Reinsurance in Uruguay, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2020

Published: Feb, 2017 | Pages: 36 | Publisher: Timetric
Industry: Insurance | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

Summary

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

• An outlook of the Uruguayan reinsurance segment

• A comprehensive overview of the Uruguayan economy and demographics 

• Detailed analysis of natural and man-made hazards and their impact on the Uruguayan insurance industry

• The competitive landscape in the Uruguayan reinsurance segment

Synopsis

Timetric’s 'Reinsurance in Uruguay Key Trends and Opportunities to 2020' report provides detailed analysis of the market trends, drivers and challenges in the Uruguayan 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 Uruguayan economy and demographics, and provides detailed analysis of natural and man-made hazards and their impact on the Uruguayan 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.

Scope

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

• It provides historical values for the Uruguayan 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 Uruguayan reinsurance segment, and market forecasts to 2020.

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

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

Reasons To Buy

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

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

• In 2015, the reinsurance broker Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford launched Cooper Gay Uruguay in Montevideo. This was a part of its strategic expansion in Latin America.

• The reinsurance segment is regulated by the Superintendencia de Seguros y Reaseguros (SSR, Superintendence of Insurance and Reinsurance) under the Central Bank of Uruguay (BCU). 

• Non-life insurers are expected to cede more premiums to mitigate losses from natural disasters, generating business for reinsurers.

• Uruguay permits 100.0% foreign direct investment (FDI) in its insurance industry.

 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 Natural and Man-made Hazards
5.1 Flooding
5.2 Droughts
5.3 Storms
5.4 Exposure

6 Competitive Landscape

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: Uruguayan Reinsurance – Key Facts, 2015
Table 2: Uruguay Government Credit Ratings
Table 3: Uruguayan Reinsurance – Total Premium Accepted (UYU and US$), 2011–2015
Table 4: Uruguayan Reinsurance – Total Premium Accepted (UYU and US$), 2015–2020
Table 5: Uruguayan Reinsurance – Premium Ceded by Type of Insurance (UYU Million), 2011–2015
Table 6: Uruguayan Reinsurance – Premium Ceded by Type of Insurance (UYU Million), 2015–2020
Table 7: Uruguayan Life Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2011–2015
Table 8: Uruguayan Life Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2015–2020
Table 9: Uruguayan Non-Life Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2011–2015
Table 10: Uruguayan Non-Life Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2015–2020
Table 11: Insurance Industry Definitions

List of Figures

Figure 1: Uruguayan Real GDP (UYU Billion), 2011–2020
Figure 2: Uruguayan Inflation Rate (%), 2011–2020
Figure 3: Uruguayan UYU-US$ Exchange Rate, 2011–2020
Figure 4: Uruguayan Current Account Balance (% of GDP), 2011–2020
Figure 5: Uruguayan Unemployment Rate (%), 2011–2020
Figure 6: Uruguayan Population by Age Group (Million), 1990–2025
Figure 7: Uruguayan Reinsurance – Total Premium Accepted (UYU), 2011–2020
Figure 8: Uruguayan Reinsurance – Premium Ceded by Type of Insurance (UYU Million), 2011–2020
Figure 9: Uruguayan Reinsurance – Premium Ceded Dynamics by Type of Insurance, 2011–2020
Figure 10: Uruguayan Life Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2011–2020
Figure 11: Uruguayan Non-Life Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2011–2020
Figure 12: Uruguay – Frequency of Hazards by Type, 1990–2014
Figure 13: Uruguay Mortality by Hazards Type, 1990–2014