Reinsurance in Malta, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2019

Synopsis
Timetric's 'Reinsurance in Malta, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2019' report provides detailed analysis of the market trends, drivers and challenges in the Maltese reinsurance segment. It provides values for key performance indicators such as written premium, reinsurance ceded and reinsurance accepted during the review period (2010-2014) and forecast period (2014-2019).

The report also analyses information pertaining to the competitive landscape in the country, gives a comprehensive overview of the Maltese economy and demographics, and provides detailed analysis of natural hazards and their impact on the Maltese insurance industry. 

The report brings together Timetric's research, modeling and analysis expertise to enable reinsurers to identify segment dynamics and competitive advantages, and access profiles of reinsurers operating in the country.

Summary
Timetric's 'Reinsurance in Malta, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2019' report provides in-depth market analysis, information and insights into the Maltese reinsurance segment, including:

 The Maltese reinsurance segment's growth prospects by reinsurance ceded from direct insurance

 A comprehensive overview of the Maltese economy and demographics 

 Detailed analysis of natural hazards and their impact on the Maltese insurance industry

 The competitive landscape in the Maltese reinsurance segment
Scope
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the reinsurance segment in Malta:

 It provides historical values for the Maltese reinsurance 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 Maltese reinsurance segment, and market forecasts to 2019.

 It provides a detailed analysis of the reinsurance ceded from various direct insurance segments in Malta, and the reinsurance segment's growth prospects.

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

 Understand the demand-side dynamics, key market trends and growth opportunities in the Maltese reinsurance segment.

 Identify growth opportunities and market dynamics in key product categories.

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

Key Highlights
  Malta is emerging as a captive insurance and reinsurance domicile, and is the only country in the European Union (EU) to offer the Protected Cell Company (PCC) and Incorporated Cell Company (ICC) legislative framework. In September 2014, Securitization Cell Companies (SCC) regulations were introduced allowing SCCs to deal in securitization transactions, including insurance-linked securities.  

 Treaty reinsurance accounted for 83.9% of the total reinsurance premium accepted in 2014, while facultative reinsurance accounted for 16.1%. 

 During 2011-2015, Malta was ranked as the world's second-safest country by the World Risk Report, with only a 0.61% chance of the population being victim to natural disasters in 2015. 

 Implementation of Solvency II regulatory framework will drive the Maltese reinsurance segment. 

 The Maltese reinsurance segment is highly competitive, with the presence of foreign reinsurers and one domestic reinsurer.