Reinsurance in the US, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2019

Published: Mar, 2016 | Pages: 39 | Publisher: Timetric
Industry: Insurance | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

Synopsis
Timetric’s 'Reinsurance in the US, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2019' report provides detailed analysis of the market trends, drivers and challenges in the US 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 US economy and demographics, and provides detailed analysis of natural hazards and their impact on the US 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 the US Key Trends and Opportunities to 2019' report provides in-depth market analysis, information and insights into the US reinsurance segment, including:

• The US reinsurance segment’s growth prospects by reinsurance ceded from direct insurance

• A comprehensive overview of the US economy and demographics

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

• The competitive landscape in the US reinsurance segment

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

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

• It provides a detailed analysis of the reinsurance ceded from various direct insurance segments in the US , 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 US reinsurance segment, and each category within it.

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

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

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

Key HighLights
• The US reinsurance segment grew at a CAGR of 7.3% during the review period.

• The country is prone to natural disasters, and economic losses related to catastrophes are high.

• The reinsurance segment faced other challenges during the review period, such as a difficult economic and investment environment, low interest rates and a growing regulatory burden.

• The US reinsurance segment is highly competitive.

• Changes to regulations, such as the Dodd-Frank Act, which was signed into law in 2010 and is still in the process of finalization, and Solvency II will also impact the segment.

 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 Reinsurance Growth Dynamics and Challenges
5.1 Reinsurance Segment Size, 2010–2019
5.2 Reinsurance Segment Size by Premium Ceded, 2010–2019

6 Key Industry Drivers
6.1 Reinsurance Drivers
6.2 Life Insurance Drivers
6.3 Non-Life Insurance Drivers
6.4 Personal Accident and Health Insurance Drivers

7 Natural Hazards
7.1 Storm and Flooding
7.2 Hurricanes
7.3 Wildfires
7.4 Earthquake
7.5 Exposure

8 Competitive Landscape and Strategic Insights
8.1 Overview
8.2 Leading Companies in the US Reinsurance Segment
8.2.1 The Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group – company overview
8.2.2 Lloyd’s – company overview
8.2.3 Swiss Reinsurance America Corporation – company overview
8.2.4 QBE Reinsurance Corporation – company overview
8.2.5 Munich Re America, Inc. – company overview

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: US Reinsurance – Key Facts, 2014
Table 2: Insurance Industry Definitions
Table 3: US Government Credit Ratings
Table 4: US Reinsurance – Premium Accepted by Category (US$ Billion), 2010–2014
Table 5: US Reinsurance – Premium Accepted by Category (US$ Billion), 2014–2019
Table 6: US Reinsurance – Premium Ceded by Type of Insurance (US$ Billion), 2010–2014
Table 7: US Reinsurance – Premium Ceded by Type of Insurance (US$ Billion), 2014–2019
Table 8: US Life Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2010–2014
Table 9: US Life Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2014–2019
Table 10: US Non-Life Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2010–2014
Table 11: US Non-Life Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2014–2019
Table 12: US Personal Accident and Health Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2010–2014
Table 13: US Personal Accident and Health Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2014–2019
Table 14: US Estimated Number of Insurance Claims and Insured Property Losses (US$ Billion), 2005–2014
Table 15: Major Hurricanes – Insured Property Losses
Table 16: Key Operators in the US Reinsurance Segment
Table 17: The Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group – Key Facts
Table 18: Lloyd’s – Key Facts
Table 19: Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd – Key Facts
Table 20: QBE Reinsurance Corporation, Key Facts
Table 21: Munich Re America, Inc. – Key Facts

List Of Figures

Figure 1: US Real GDP (US$ Billion), 2010–2019
Figure 2: US Consumer Price Inflation, 2010–2019
Figure 3: US Current Account Balance as Percentage of GDP (%), 2010–2019
Figure 4: US Unemployment Rate, 2010–2019
Figure 5: US Population by Age Group, 1990–2025
Figure 6: US Reinsurance – Premium Ceded by Type of Insurance (US$ Billion), 2010–2019
Figure 7: US Reinsurance – Premium Ceded Dynamics by Type of Insurance, 2010–2019
Figure 8: US Life Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2010–2014
Figure 9: US Life Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2014–2019
Figure 10: US Non-Life Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2010–2014
Figure 11: US Non-Life Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2014–2019
Figure 12: US Personal Accident and Health Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2010–2014
Figure 13: US Personal Accident and Health Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2014–2019
Figure 14: US – Frequency of Hazards by Type, 1990–2014
Figure 15: US – Economic Issues Caused by Hazards by Type, 1990–2014