Personal Accident and Health Insurance in Uruguay, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2019

Published: Jan, 2016 | Pages: 76 | Publisher: Timetric
Industry: Insurance | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

Synopsis
Timetric's 'Personal Accident and Health Insurance in Uruguay, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2019' report provides detailed analysis of the market trends, drivers, challenges in the Uruguayan personal accident and health insurance segment.

It provides key performance indicators such as written premium, incurred loss, loss ratio, commissions and expenses, combined ratio, 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 the Uruguayan 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 'Personal Accident and Health Insurance in Uruguay, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2019' report provides in-depth market analysis, information and insights into the Uruguayan personal accident and health insurance segment, including:

 The Uruguayan personal accident and health insurance segment's growth prospects by insurance category

 Key trends, drivers and challenges for the personal accident and health insurance segment 

 A comprehensive overview of the Uruguayan economy and demographics

 Details of the competitive landscape in the personal accident and health insurance segment in Uruguay

 Details of regulatory policy applicable to the Uruguayan insurance industry

Scope
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the personal accident and health insurance segment in Uruguay:

 It provides historical values for the Uruguayan personal accident and health 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 Uruguayan personal accident and health insurance segment, and market forecasts to 2019.

 It analyzes the various distribution channels for personal accident and health insurance products in Uruguay.

 It profiles the top personal accident and health insurance companies in Uruguay, 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 Uruguayan personal accident and health insurance segment, and each category within it.

 Understand the demand-side dynamics, key market trends and growth opportunities in the Uruguayan personal accident and health insurance segment.

 Assess the competitive dynamics in the personal accident and health insurance segment.

 Identify growth opportunities and market dynamics in key product categories.

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

Key Highlights
 The personal accident and health segment was the smallest segment in the Uruguayan insurance industry, accounting for 23.7% of the industry's gross written premium in 2014.

 Health insurance is managed under the social security system, and all individuals must mandatorily contribute 5% of their gross salaries towards health insurance contributions.

 A rise in outbound travel expenditure - which rose at a review-period CAGR of 28.2% - is projected to supplement the demand for travel insurance products.

 A large number of traffic accidents supported the demand for personal accident products in Uruguay during the review period.

 The Uruguayan personal accident and health segment is competitive, with the presence of both domestic and foreign insurers.

 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 Personal Accident and Health Insurance Segment Outlook
5.1 Key Drivers
5.2 Key Trends
5.3 Challenges
5.4 Personal Accident and Health Insurance Growth Prospects by Category
6 Analysis by Distribution Channel
7 Competitive Landscape and Strategic Insights
7.1 Overview
7.2 Key Companies in the Uruguayan Personal Accident and Health Insurance Segment
7.2.1 Banco De Seguros Del Estado - company overview
7.2.2 MetLife Seguros SA - company overview
7.2.3 Mapfre La Uruguaya SA - company overview
7.2.4 Royal & Sun Alliance Seguros (Uruguay) SA - company overview
7.2.5 Sancor Seguros SA - company overview
7.2.6 HDI Seguros SA - company overview
7.2.7 Compania Cooperativa De Seguros Surco - company overview
7.2.8 Porto Seguro - Seguros Del Uruguay SA - 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 (MTPL) insurance
8.4.2 Worker's compensation insurance
8.4.3 Aviation liability insurance
8.5 Supervision and Control
8.5.1 International Association of Insurance Supervisors
8.5.2 Superintendence of Insurance and Reinsurance
8.5.3 Asociacion Uruguaya de Empresas Aseguradoras
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
9 Appendix
9.1 Methodology
9.2 Contact Timetric
9.3 About Timetric
9.4 Timetric's Services
9.5 Disclaimer

List of Tables
Table 1: Uruguayan Personal Accident and Health Insurance - Key Facts, 2014
Table 2: Insurance Industry Definitions
Table 3: Uruguayan Government Credit Ratings
Table 4: Uruguayan Personal Accident and Health Insurance - Direct Written Premium (UYU Billion), 2010-2014
Table 5: Uruguayan Personal Accident and Health Insurance - Direct Written Premium (UYU Billion), 2014-2019
Table 6: Uruguayan Personal Accident and Health Insurance - Net Earned Premium (UYU Billion), 2010-2014
Table 7: Uruguayan Personal Accident and Health Insurance - Net Earned Premium (UYU Billion), 2014-2019
Table 8: Uruguayan Personal Accident and Health Insurance - Paid Claims (UYU Billion), 2010-2014
Table 9: Uruguayan Personal Accident and Health Insurance - Paid Claims (UYU Billion), 2014-2019
Table 10: Uruguayan Personal Accident and Health Insurance - Incurred Loss (UYU Billion), 2010-2014
Table 11: Uruguayan Personal Accident and Health Insurance - Incurred Losses (UYU Billion), 2014-2019
Table 12: Uruguayan Personal Accident and Health Insurance - Net Written Premiums (UYU Billion), 2010-2014
Table 13: Uruguayan Personal Accident and Health Insurance - Net Written Premium (UYU Billion), 2014-2019
Table 14: Uruguayan Personal Accident and Health Insurance - Loss Ratio (%), 2010-2014
Table 15: Uruguayan Personal Accident and Health Insurance - Loss Ratio (%), 2014-2019
Table 16: Uruguayan Personal Accident and Health Insurance - Commission and Expenses (UYU Billion), 2010-2014
Table 17: Uruguayan Personal Accident and Health Insurance - Commission and Expenses (UYU Billion), 2014-2019
Table 18: Uruguayan Personal Accident and Health Insurance - Combined Ratio (%), 2010-2014
Table 19: Uruguayan Personal Accident and Health Insurance - Combined Ratio (%), 2014-2019
Table 20: Uruguayan Personal Accident and Health Insurance - Total Assets (UYU Billion), 2010-2014
Table 21: Uruguayan Personal Accident and Health Insurance - Total Assets (UYU Billion), 2014-2019
Table 22: Shares of Key Insurers in the Uruguayan Personal Accident and Health Insurance Segment, 2014
Table 23: Banco De Seguros Del Estado - Key Facts
Table 24: MetLife Seguros SA - Key Facts
Table 25: Mapfre La Uruguaya SA - Key Facts
Table 26: Royal & Sun Alliance Seguros (Uruguay) SA - Key Facts
Table 27: Sancor Seguros SA - Key Facts
Table 28: HDI Seguros SA - Key Facts
Table 29: Compania Cooperativa De Seguros Surco - Key Facts
Table 30: Porto Seguro - Seguros Del Uruguay SA - Key Facts
Table 31: Uruguay - Insurance Regulatory Framework Key Features
Table 32: Uruguay - Life Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 33: Uruguay - Property Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 34: Uruguay - Motor Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 35: Uruguay - Liability Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 36: Uruguay ? Insurance Premium Tax Rates
Table 37: Uruguay - Corporate Taxes for the Financial Year 2015