Savings’ Impact on Portfolio Structure of Insurance Companies

This paper explores the trends in national savings from domestic sources and foreign contributions in Croatia during the last past five years. The aims of the study are on the quantitative and qualitative analysis of the life insurance premiums as a form of long-term savings. It also reflects upon the interdependence of insurance and savings trends in the banking sector characterised by significant growth of the past years, especially foreign currency deposits compared to kuna deposits.