Reinsurance in Portugal, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2020

Published: Mar, 2017 | Pages: 35 | Publisher: Timetric
Industry: Insurance | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

Summary

Timetric’s 'Reinsurance in Portugal, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2020' report provides detailed analysis of the market trends, drivers and challenges in the Portuguese reinsurance segment.

It provides values for key performance indicators such as written premium, reinsurance ceded and reinsurance accepted during the review period (2011–2015) and forecast period (2015–2020).

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

Synopsis

Timetric’s 'Reinsurance in Portugal, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2020' report provides in-depth market analysis, information and insights into the Portuguese reinsurance segment, including:

• An outlook of the Portuguese reinsurance segment

• A comprehensive overview of the Portuguese economy and demographics

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

• The competitive landscape in the Portuguese reinsurance segment

Scope

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the reinsurance segment in Portugal:

• It provides historical values for the Portuguese reinsurance segment for the report’s 2011–2015 review period, and projected figures for the 2015–2020 forecast period.

• It offers a detailed analysis of the key categories in the Portuguese reinsurance segment, and market forecasts to 2020.

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

• It analyzes various natural and man-made hazards and their impact on the Portuguese insurance industry

Reasons To Buy

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

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

• Identify growth opportunities and market dynamics in key product categories.

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

Key Highlights

• Growth in the Portuguese economy is expected to support the country’s insurance industry over the forecast period. As a result, the percentage of premium ceded by insurers is expected to increase in an attempt to mitigate risk.

• The frequency of natural hazards will force insurers to increase dependence on reinsurers.

• The increasing prevalence of alternative risk-transfer instruments also contributed to persistent soft market conditions.

• The 21 compulsory insurance classes in Portugal will support growth in the insurance industry over the forecast period.

 Table of Content

1 Key Facts and Highlights

2 Executive Summary

3 Economy and Demographics

4 Reinsurance outlook
4.1 Reinsurance Segment Size, 2011–2020
4.1.1 Total reinsurance premium accepted
4.2 Reinsurance Segment Size by Premium Ceded, 2011–2020

5 Competitive Landscape
5.1 Company Profile
5.1.1 Companhia Portuguesa de Resseguros SA – company overview

6 Natural Hazards
6.1 Extreme Temperature
6.2 Wildfire
6.3 Floods
6.4 Exposure

7 Definition and Methodology
7.1 Definitions
7.2 Methodology

8 About Timetric
8.1 Contact Timetric
8.2 About Timetric
8.3 Timetric’s Services
8.4 Disclaimer

List of Tables

Table 1: Portuguese Reinsurance – Key Facts, 2015
Table 2: Portuguese Government Credit Ratings
Table 3: Portuguese Reinsurance – Total Premium Accepted (EUR Million and US$ Million), 2011–2015
Table 4: Portuguese Reinsurance – Total Premium Accepted (EUR Million and US$ Million), 2015–2020
Table 5: Portuguese Reinsurance – Premium Ceded by Type of Insurance (EUR Million), 2011–2015
Table 6: Portuguese Reinsurance – Premium Ceded by Type of Insurance (EUR Million), 2015–2020
Table 7: Portuguese Life Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2011–2015
Table 8: Portuguese Life Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2015–2020
Table 9: Portuguese Non-Life Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2011–2015
Table 10: Portuguese Non-Life Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2015–2020
Table 11: Portuguese Personal Accident and Health Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2011–2015
Table 12: Portuguese Personal Accident and Health Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2015–2020
Table 13: Companhia Portuguesa de Resseguros SA – Key Facts
Table 14: Portuguese Average Annual Loss by Hazard
Table 15: Insurance Industry Definitions

List of Figures

Figure 1: Portuguese Real GDP (EUR Billion), 2011–2020
Figure 2: Portuguese EUR–US$ Exchange Rate, 2011–2020
Figure 3: Portuguese Consumer Price Inflation (%), 2011–2020
Figure 4: Portuguese Current Account Balance as Percentage of GDP (%), 2011–2020
Figure 5: Portuguese Unemployment Rate, 2011–2020
Figure 6: Portuguese Population by Age Group, 1991–2025
Figure 7: Portuguese Reinsurance – Total Premium Accepted (EUR Billion), 2011–2020
Figure 8: Portuguese Reinsurance – Premium Ceded by Type of Insurance (EUR Billion), 2011–2020
Figure 9: Portuguese Reinsurance – Premium Ceded Dynamics by Type of Insurance, 2011–2020
Figure 10: Portuguese Life Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2011–2020
Figure 11: Portuguese Non-Life Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2011–2020
Figure 12: Portuguese Personal Accident and Health Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2011–2020
Figure 13: Portuguese – Frequency of Hazards by Type, 1990–2014
Figure 14: Portuguese Mortality by Hazards Type, 1990–2014
Figure 15: Portuguese Economic Loss by Hazards Type, 1990–2014