Life Insurance in Jordan, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2019

Published: Mar, 2016 | Pages: 102 | Publisher: Timetric
Industry: Insurance | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

Synopsis
Timetric's 'Life Insurance in Jordan, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2019' report provides detailed analysis of the market trends, drivers and challenges in the Jordanian life insurance segment.

It provides key performance indicators such as written premium, incurred loss, loss ratio, commissions and expenses, total assets, total investment income and retentions during the review period (2010-2014) and forecast period (2014-2019).

The report also analyzes distribution channels operating in the segment, gives a comprehensive overview of Jordanian economy and demographics, and provides detailed information on the competitive landscape in the country.

The report brings together Timetric's research, modeling and analysis expertise, giving insurers access to information on segment dynamics and competitive advantages, and profiles of insurers operating in the country. The report also includes details of insurance regulations, and recent changes in the regulatory structure.

Summary
Timetric's ' Life Insurance in Jordan, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2019' report provides in-depth market analysis, information and insights into Jordan life insurance segment, including:

The Jordanian life insurance segment's growth prospects by life insurance category

Key trends, drivers and challenges for the life insurance segment

A comprehensive overview of the Jordanian economy and demographics

The various distribution channels in the Jordanian life insurance segment

Details of the competitive landscape in the life insurance segment in Jordan

Details of regulatory policy applicable to the Jordanian insurance industry

Scope
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the life insurance segment in Jordan:

It provides historical values for the Jordanian life insurance segment for the report's 2010-2014 review period, and projected figures for the 2014-2019 forecast period.

It offers a detailed analysis of the key categories in the Jordanian life insurance segment, and market forecasts to 2019.

It analyzes the various distribution channels for life insurance products in Jordan.

It profiles the top life insurance companies in Jordan and outlines the key regulations affecting them.

Reasons To Buy
Make strategic business decisions using in-depth historic and forecast market data related to the Jordanian life insurance segment, and each category within it.

Understand the demand-side dynamics, key market trends and growth opportunities in the Jordanian life insurance segment.

Assess the competitive dynamics in the life insurance segment.

Identify growth opportunities and market dynamics in key product categories.

Gain insights into key regulations governing the Jordanian insurance industry, and their impact on companies and the industry's future.

Key Highlights
The individual whole life category accounted for 96.4% of the life gross written premium in 2014, while annuities accounted for the remaining 3.6% share.

The segment accounted for only 9.4% of the insurance industry's gross written premium in 2014.

The Jordanian life segment is moderately concentrated, with the top three insurers accounting for a 69.9% share of the total life segment, whereas the remaining smaller insurers accounted for miniscule proportion.

The traditional channels of direct marketing and agencies are the most popular distribution channels.

The Jordanian central bank's reduced interest rates have resulted in Jordanians investing in life insurance, such as retirement policies or pensions.

 Table of Contents
1 Key Facts and Highlights
2 Executive Summary
3 Introduction
3.1 What is this Report About?
3.2 Definitions
3.3 Methodology
4 Economy and Demographics
5 Life Insurance Outlook
5.1 Key Drivers
5.2 Key Trends
5.3 Challenges
5.4 Life Insurance Growth Prospects by Category
5.5 Individual Life Insurance
5.5.1 Individual whole life insurance
5.5.2 Individual general annuity insurance
5.6 Life Insurance Growth Prospects by Product Type
5.6.1 Total linked insurance business
5.6.2 Total non-linked insurance business
6 Analysis by Distribution Channel
7 Competitive Landscape and Strategic Insights
7.1 Overview
7.2 Leading Companies in the Jordanian Life Insurance Segment
7.2.1 Jordan Insurance Company - company overview
7.2.2 Al-Nisr Al-Arabi Insurance Company - company overview
7.2.3 MetLife Alico - company overview
7.2.4 Islamic Insurance Company - company overview
7.2.5 Middle East Insurance Company - company overview
7.2.6 Arabia Insurance Company - Jordan Ltd - company overview
7.2.7 Jordan French Insurance Company Plc - company overview
7.2.8 United Insurance Ltd - company overview
7.2.9 Euro Arab Insurance Group Plc - company overview
7.2.10 Arab Life And Accident Insurance Company PSC - company overview
8 Governance, Risk and Compliance
8.1 Legislation Overview and Historical Evolution
8.2 Latest Changes in Regulations
8.3 Legislation and Market Practice by Type of Insurance
8.3.1 Life insurance
8.3.2 Property insurance
8.3.3 Motor insurance
8.3.4 Liability insurance
8.3.5 Marine, aviation and transit insurance
8.3.6 Personal accident and health insurance
8.4 Compulsory Insurance
8.4.1 Motor third-party liability insurance
8.4.2 Workers' compensation insurance
8.5 Supervision and Control
8.5.1 International Association of Insurance Supervisors
8.5.2 Insurance Commission
8.5.3 Jordan Insurance Federation (JIF)
8.6 Non-Admitted Insurance Regulations
8.6.1 Overview
8.6.2 Intermediaries
8.6.3 Market practices
8.6.4 Fines and penalties
8.7 Company Registration and Operations
8.7.1 Types of insurance organization
8.7.2 Establishing a local company
8.7.3 Foreign ownership
8.7.4 Types of license
8.7.5 Capital requirements
8.7.6 Solvency margins
8.7.7 Reserve requirements
8.7.8 Investment regulations
8.7.9 Statutory return requirements
8.7.10 Fee structure
8.8 Taxation
8.8.1 Insurance premium or policy taxation
8.8.2 Withholding taxes on premium paid overseas
8.8.3 Corporate tax
8.8.4 VAT
8.8.5 Captives
8.9 Legal System
8.9.1 Introduction
8.9.2 Access to court
8.9.3 Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
9 Appendix
9.1 Contact Timetric
9.2 About Timetric
9.3 Timetric's Services
9.4 Disclaimer

List of Tables
Table 1: Jordanian Life Insurance - Key Facts, 2014
Table 2: Insurance Industry Definitions
Table 3: Jordanian Government Credit Ratings
Table 4: Jordanian Life Insurance - Gross Written Premium by Category (JOD Million), 2010-2014
Table 5: Jordanian Life Insurance - Gross Written Premium by Category (US$ Million), 2010-2014
Table 6: Jordanian Life Insurance - Gross Written Premium by Category (JOD Million), 2014-2019
Table 7: Jordanian Life Insurance - Gross Written Premium by Category (US$ Million), 2014-2019
Table 8: Jordanian Life Insurance - Net Earned Premium (JOD Million), 2010-2014
Table 9: Jordanian Life Insurance - Net Earned Premium (JOD Million), 2014-2019
Table 10: Jordanian Life Insurance - Paid Claims (JOD Million), 2010-2014
Table 11: Jordanian Life Insurance - Paid Claims (JOD Million), 2014-2019
Table 12: Jordanian Life Insurance - Incurred Loss (JOD Million), 2010-2014
Table 13: Jordanian Life Insurance - Incurred Loss (JOD Million), 2014-2019
Table 14: Jordanian Life Insurance - Commissions and Expenses (JOD Million), 2010-2014
Table 15: Jordanian Life Insurance - Commissions and Expenses (JOD Million), 2014-2019
Table 16: Jordanian Life Insurance - Net Written Premium (% of GWP), 2010-2014
Table 17: Jordanian Life Insurance - Net Written Premium (% of GWP), 2014-2019
Table 18: Jordanian Life Insurance - Total Assets (JOD Million), 2010-2014
Table 19: Jordanian Life Insurance - Total Assets (JOD Million), 2014-2019
Table 20: Jordanian Life Insurance - Total Investment Income (JOD Million), 2010-2014
Table 21: Jordanian Life Insurance - Total Investment Income (JOD Million), 2014-2019
Table 22: Jordanian Life Insurance - Net Written Premium (JOD Million), 2010-2014
Table 23: Jordanian Life Insurance - Net Written Premium (JOD Million), 2014-2019
Table 24: Jordanian Individual Life Insurance - Gross Written Premium by Category (JOD Million), 2010-2014
Table 25: Jordanian Individual Life Insurance - Gross Written Premium by Category (US$ Billion), 2010-2014
Table 26: Jordanian Individual Life Insurance - Gross Written Premium by Category (JOD Million), 2014-2019
Table 27: Jordanian Individual Life Insurance - Gross Written Premium by Category (US$ Million), 2014-2019
Table 28: Jordanian Individual Life Insurance - Direct Written Premium by Category (JOD Million), 2010-2014
Table 29: Jordanian Individual Life Insurance - Direct Written Premium by Category (US$ Million), 2010-2014
Table 30: Jordanian Individual Life Insurance - Direct Written Premium by Category (JOD Million), 2014-2019
Table 31: Jordanian Individual Life Insurance - Direct Written Premium by Category (US$ Million), 2014-2019
Table 32: Jordanian Individual Whole Life Insurance - Direct Written Premium (JOD Million), 2010-2014
Table 33: Jordanian Individual Whole Life Insurance - Direct Written Premium (JOD Million), 2014-2019
Table 34: Jordanian Individual General Annuity Insurance - Direct Written Premium (JOD Million), 2010-2014
Table 35: Jordanian Individual General Annuity Insurance - Direct Written Premium (JOD Million), 2014-2019
Table 36: Jordanian Linked Insurance Business - Gross Written Premium (JOD Million), 2010-2014
Table 37: Jordanian Linked Insurance Business - Gross Written Premium (JOD Million), 2014-2019
Table 38: Jordanian Linked Insurance Business - Direct Written Premium (JOD Million), 2010-2014
Table 39: Jordanian Linked Insurance Business - Direct Written Premium (JOD Million), 2014-2019
Table 40: Jordanian Non-Linked Insurance Business - Gross Written Premium (JOD Million), 2010-2014
Table 41: Jordanian Non-Linked Insurance Business - Gross Written Premium (JOD Million), 2014-2019
Table 42: Jordanian Non-Linked Insurance Business - Direct Written Premium (JOD Million), 2010-2014
Table 43: Jordanian Non-Linked Insurance Business - Direct Written Premium (JOD Million), 2014-2019
Table 44: Jordanian Life Insurance - Number of Intermediaries and Supplementary Service Providers, 2014
Table 45: Jordanian Life Insurance - Segment Shares (%), 2014
Table 46: Jordan Insurance Company - Key Facts
Table 47: Jordan Insurance Company - Key Financials (JOD Million)
Table 48: Al-Nisr Al-Arabi Insurance Company - Key Facts
Table 49: Al-Nisr Al-Arabi Insurance Company - Key Financials (JOD Million)
Table 50: MetLife Alico - Key Facts
Table 51: MetLife Alico - Key Financials (JOD Million)
Table 52: Islamic Insurance Company - Key Facts
Table 53: Islamic Insurance Company - Key Financials (JOD Million)
Table 54: Middle East Insurance Company - Key Facts
Table 55: Middle East Insurance Company- Key Financials (JOD Million)
Table 56: Arabia Insurance Company - Jordan Ltd - Key Facts
Table 57: Arabia Insurance Company - Jordan Ltd - Key Financials (JOD Million)
Table 58: Jordan French Insurance Company Plc - Key Facts
Table 59: Jordan French Insurance Company Plc - Key Financials (JOD Million)
Table 60: United Insurance Ltd - Key Facts
Table 61: United Insurance Ltd - Key Financials (JOD Thousands)
Table 62: Euro Arab Insurance Group Plc - Key Facts
Table 63: Euro Arab Insurance Group Plc - Key Financials (JOD Thousands)
Table 64: Arab Life And Accident Insurance Company PSC - Key Facts
Table 65: Arab Life And Accident Insurance Company PSC - Key Financials (JOD Thousands)
Table 66: Jordan - Insurance Regulatory Framework Key Features
Table 67: Jordan - Life Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 68: Jordan - Property Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 69: Jordan - Motor Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 70: Jordan - Liability Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 71: Jordan - Minimum Capital Requirements
Table 72: Jordan - Corporate Tax Rates for the Financial Year 2015