Reinsurance in France, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018

Published: Jul, 2014 | Pages: 83 | Publisher: Timetric
Industry: Insurance | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)


Synopsis
The report provides in depth market analysis, information and insights into the French reinsurance segment, including:
The French reinsurance segment's growth prospects by reinsurance categories 
Key trends and drivers for the reinsurance segment  
The French reinsurance segment's growth prospects by reinsurance ceded from direct insurance segments
The competitive landscape in the French reinsurance segment 

Summary
France has a large and well-developed domestic reinsurance segment with the presence of both domestic and foreign reinsurers, advanced reinsurance tools and alternative capital products such as insurance linked securities (ILS). 
A high frequency of natural disasters adversely affected the French insurance industry during the review period (2009?2013). Avalanches, lightening storms and Tsunami warnings were reported in France during 2013. In 1982, the government established a catastrophic insurance program: Catastrophes Naturelles (CatNat). This is a mandatory program that covers major losses caused by natural disasters in the country. 
Scope
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the reinsurance segment in France:
It provides historical values for France's reinsurance segment for the report's 2009-2013 review period and forecast figures for the 2013-2018 forecast period.
It offers a detailed analysis of the key sub-segments in France's reinsurance segment, along with market forecasts until 2018.
It provides a detailed analysis of the reinsurance ceded from various direct insurance segments in France and its growth prospects. 
Reason To Buy
 Make strategic business decisions using in depth historic and forecast market data related to the French reinsurance segment and each sector within it
Understand the demand-side dynamics, key market trends and growth opportunities within the French reinsurance segment
Identify the growth opportunities and market dynamics within key product categories
Gain insights into key regulations governing the French insurance industry and its impact on companies and the market's future 
Key Highlights
 France has a large and well-developed domestic reinsurance segment with the presence of both domestic and foreign reinsurers, advanced reinsurance tools and alternative capital products such as insurance linked securities (ILS).
A high frequency of natural disasters adversely affected the French insurance industry during the review period (2009?2013).
In 1982, the government established a catastrophic insurance program: Catastrophes Naturelles (CatNat) which is a mandatory program that covers major losses caused by natural disasters in the country.
Slowdown in US quantitative easing is expected to supplement the economy

 1 Executive Summary
2 Introduction
2.1 What is this Report About?
2.2 Definitions
2.3 Methodology
3 French Insurance Industry Attractiveness
3.1 Insurance Industry Size, 2009-2018
4 Reinsurance Growth Dymics and Challenges
4.1 Reinsurance Segment Size, 2009-2018
4.2 Reinsurance Segment Size by Type of Insurance, 2009-2018
5 Key Industry Trends and Drivers
5.1 Fundamental Business Drivers
5.2 Life Insurance Drivers
5.3 Non-Life Insurance Drivers
5.4 Persol Accident and Health Insurance Drivers
6 Competitive Landscape and Strategic Insights
6.1 Overview
6.2 List of Leading Companies in the French Reinsurance Segment
6.3 Scor Reinsurance - Company Overview
6.3.1 Scor Reinsurance - key facts
6.4 Munich Re - Company Overview
6.4.1 Munich Re - key facts
6.5 Swiss Re - Company Overview
6.5.1 Swiss Re - key facts
6.6 Hannover Re - Company Overview
6.6.1 Hannover Re - key facts
6.7 Lloyd's France - Company Overview
6.7.1 Lloyd's France - key facts
6.8 RGA France - Company Overview
6.8.1 RGA France - key facts
6.9 PartnerRe SA - Company Overview
6.9.1 PartnerRe SA - key facts
6.1 Odyssey Reinsurance Company - Company Overview
6.10.1 Odyssey Reinsurance Company - key facts
7 Business Environment and Country Risk
7.1 Business Confidence
7.1.1 Market capitalization trend - Paris Stock Exchange, France
7.2 Economic Performance
7.2.1 GDP at constant prices (US$)
7.2.2 GDP per capita at constant prices (US$)
7.2.3 GDP at current prices (US$)
7.2.4 GDP per capita at current prices (US$)
7.2.5 GDP by key segments
7.2.6 Agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing net output at current prices (US$)
7.2.7 Agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing net output at current prices as a percentage of GDP
7.2.8 Manufacturing net output at current prices (US$)
7.2.9 Manufacturing net output at current prices as a percentage of GDP
7.2.10 Mining, manufacturing and utilities at current prices (US$)
7.2.11 Mining, manufacturing and utilities at current prices, as percentage of GDP
7.2.12 Construction net output at current prices, (US$)
7.2.13 Construction net output at current prices as a percentage of GDP
7.2.14 Inflation rate
7.2.15 Exports as a percentage of GDP
7.2.16 Imports as a percentage of GDP
7.2.17 Merchandise exports growth
7.2.18 Merchandise imports growth
7.2.19 Annual average exchange rate EUR-US$
7.3 Infrastructure
7.3.1 Commercial vehicles exports - total value
7.3.2 Commercial vehicles imports - total value
7.3.3 Automotive exports - total value
7.3.4 Automotive imports - total value
7.3.5 Total internet subscribers
7.4 Labor Force
7.4.1 Labor force
7.4.2 Unemployment rate
7.5 Demographics
7.5.1 Gross tiol disposable income (US$)
7.5.2 Household consumption expenditure (US$)
7.5.3 Total population
7.5.4 Urban and rural population
7.5.5 Age distribution of the total population
8 Appendix
8.1 Methodology
8.2 Contact Timetric
8.3 About Timetric
8.4 Timetric's Services
8.5 Disclaimer


List of Tables
Table 1: Insurance Industry Definitions
Table 2: French Insurance - Gross Written Premium by Segment (EUR Billion), 2009-2013
Table 3: French Insurance - Gross Written Premium by Segment (US$ Billion), 2009-2013
Table 4: French Insurance - Gross Written Premium by Segment (EUR Billion), 2013-2018
Table 5: French Insurance - Gross Written Premium by Segment (US$ Billion), 2013-2018
Table 6: French Insurance - Segmentation, Gross Written Premium (Percentage Share), 2009-2018
Table 7: French Insurance - Direct Written Premium by Segment (EUR Billion), 2009-2013
Table 8: French Insurance - Direct Written Premium by Segment (US$ Billion), 2009-2013
Table 9: French Insurance - Direct Written Premium by Segment (EUR Billion), 2013-2018
Table 10: French Insurance - Direct Written Premium by Segment (US$ Billion), 2013-2018
Table 11: French Insurance - Segmentation, Direct Written Premium (Percentage Share), 2009-2018
Table 12: France Reinsurance by Category (EUR Billion), 2009-2013
Table 13: France Reinsurance by Category (US$ Billion), 2009-2013
Table 14: France Reinsurance by Category (EUR Billion), 2013-2018
Table 15: France Reinsurance by Category (US$ Billion), 2013-2018
Table 16: France Premium Ceded to Reinsurance by Type of Insurance (EUR Billion), 2009-2013
Table 17: France Premium Ceded to Reinsurance by Type of Insurance (US$ Billion), 2009-2013
Table 18: France Premium Ceded to Reinsurance by Type of Insurance (EUR Billion), 2013-2018
Table 19: France Premium Ceded to Reinsurance by Type of Insurance (US$ Billion), 2013-2018
Table 20: French Life Insurance - Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2009-2013
Table 21: French Life Insurance - Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2013-2018
Table 22: French Non-Life Insurance - Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded, 2009-2013
Table 23: French Non-Life Insurance - Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded, 2013-2018
Table 24: French Persol Accident and Health Insurance - Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2009-2013
Table 25: French Persol Accident and Health Insurance - Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2013-2018
Table 26: List of Key Reinsurers in the French Reinsurance Segment
Table 27: Scor Reinsurance, Key Facts
Table 28: Munich Re, Key Facts
Table 29: Swiss Re, Key Facts
Table 30: Hannover Re, Key Facts
Table 31: Lloyd's France, Key Facts
Table 32: RGA France, Key Facts
Table 33: PartnerRe SA, Key Facts
Table 34: Odyssey Reinsurance Company, Key Facts