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Professor Dan C. Jones
FINA 4355
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Risk Management and Insurance: Perspectives in a Global EconomyRisk Management and Insurance: Perspectives in a Global Economy
22. Nonlife Insurance22. Nonlife Insurance
Professor Dan C. Jones
FINA 4355
Handouts, Problem
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Study PointsStudy Points
Policies sold by nonlife insurance companies
Selected nonlife insurance markets
Nonlife insurance issues
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Policies Sold by Nonlife Insurance Companies
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Policies SoldPolicies Sold
Property insurance policies
Life insurances policies
Package insurance policies
Check also Table 22.1 for OECD classification
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Property Insurance Policies – Common AspectsProperty Insurance Policies – Common Aspects
Nature and propertyReal (immovable) vs. personal (movable) properties
Tangible vs. intangible properties
Property lossesDirect vs. consequential (indirect) losses
Nature of covered perilsNamed-peril policy
All risks policy
Basic form
Broad form
Special form
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Property Insurance Policies – Common AspectsProperty Insurance Policies – Common Aspects
Nature of indemnificationActual cash value (ACV)
Replacement cost (reinstatement value)
Economic (use value) of property
Market value
PricingCharacteristics of the covered property, such as construction, occupancy, protection, exposure and location
Scope of insurance requested
Limit of insurance along with
Deductible, coinsurance, and other optional coverages
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Property Insurance Policies – TypesProperty Insurance Policies – Types
Fire insurance
Commercial property insurance
Consequential loss insurance
Industrial all-risk insurance
Contractors’ (builders) all-risk insurance
Boiler and machinery
Fidelity/crime insuranceComputer fraud insurance
Employee dishonesty
Extortion
Forgery or alteration
Theft and robbery
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Property Insurance Policies – TypesProperty Insurance Policies – Types
Insurance for self-propelled propertyInsurance for motor vehicles
Insurance for ships
Insurance for aircraft
Insurance for property being transportedCargo insurance
Insurance for transportable property
Inland marine insurance in the U.S.
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Liability Insurance PoliciesLiability Insurance Policies
General (public) liability insurance
Automobile (motor) liability insurance
Product liability insurance
Workers’ compensation insuranceEmployer’s liability insurance
Professional liability insuranceErrors and omissions insurance
Refer to Chapter 10 (Legal
Environment) for tort and Chapter 12
for MNC-related liability risks such as product liability.
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Package Insurance PoliciesPackage Insurance Policies
Homeowner's (householder’s) insurance
Businessowner’s insurance
Commercial multi-peril insurance
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Selected Nonlife Insurance Markets Internationally
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The Americas – the U.S.The Americas – the U.S.
The importance of understanding the U.S. marketIt has been the world’s largest nonlife market for decades.It remains highly competitive
Encourages experimentation in product development, methods of distribution and general business practices
The size and complexity of many U.S. risks demand the capacity and expertise of the global insurance and reinsurance markets.
FeaturesRanks second in per capita expenditures and first on premiums as a percentage of GDP
The U.S. per capita spending for private health insurance the world’s highestU.S. businesses and families spend more on liability insurance than do the citizens of any other country
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The Americas – the U.S.The Americas – the U.S.
Features (continued)A fast growth in recent years, especially after September 2001
A market prone to natural catastrophic losses
More than 2,500 nonlife insurance companies compete.
About 800 or so insurers are independent.
Products and distributionsVirtually any type of nonlife insurance is available.
Insurers use multiple distribution channels to reach their customers.
Brokers also figure prominently in the market.
Table 22.2
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Distribution of Premiums in the U.S. Distribution of Premiums in the U.S. (Table 22.2)(Table 22.2)
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Distribution of Premiums in the U.S. Distribution of Premiums in the U.S. (new, 2006)(new, 2006)
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The Americas – the U.S.The Americas – the U.S.
IssuesState regulation
Market consolidation
Loss reserve adequacy
Impact of catastrophes
Chapters 5 & 6 discuss catastrophes. Chapter
15 discusses catastrophe RM.
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Leading Nonlife Insurers in the U.S. (2006)Leading Nonlife Insurers in the U.S. (2006)
Source: International Insurance Factbook
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The Americas – CanadaThe Americas – Canada
FeaturesShares some similarities with the U.S. market
As noted earlier, Canada maintains a dual regulatory system.
Nonlife insurance accounts for 36% of the Canadian insurance market.
Products and distributionsThe agency form of distribution dominates the Canadian nonlife insurance market.
IssuesThe government continues to regulate rating of automobile insurance premiums.
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Leading Nonlife Insurers in Canada (2006)Leading Nonlife Insurers in Canada (2006)
Source: International Insurance Factbook
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The Americas – Latin AmericaThe Americas – Latin America
FeaturesTwo groups
The Caribbean (developed insurance markets)
Other countries (including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela)
A high growth potential
Many Latin American governments have privatized insurers and opened their markets
to foreign interests.
Products and distributionsTraditional intermediaries (brokers and agents) and employees of insurance companies dominate the markets
Bancassurance introduced in selected countries
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The Americas – Latin AmericaThe Americas – Latin America
IssuesEconomic crisis
Many Latin American insurers have comparatively high expenses, making their products less attractive.
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Leading Nonlife Insurers in Brazil (2006)Leading Nonlife Insurers in Brazil (2006)
Source: International Insurance Factbook
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Leading Nonlife Insurers in Argentina (2006)Leading Nonlife Insurers in Argentina (2006)
Source: International Insurance Factbook
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EuropeEurope
FeaturesConsists of big three markets – Germany, the U.K. and France
Rich history and tradition that are reflected in the markets
Gained more attention globally with the creation of a single E.U. market
Bancassurance primarily in life insurance
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Europe – Germany Europe – Germany
FeaturesThe world’s second largest nonlife insurance market233 insurers and 47 reinsurersCreation of Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority or BaFin) in 2002
Products and distributionsWorkers’ compensation as part of the government’s social insurance programDistribution dominated by exclusive agentsGuaranteed renewal features common in many nonlife insurance contracts
IssuesCoping with the E.U. single market policy
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Leading Nonlife Insurers in Germany (2006)Leading Nonlife Insurers in Germany (2006)
Source: International Insurance Factbook
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Europe – the U.K.Europe – the U.K.
FeaturesInsurers generate business from accepting domestic risks and overseas risks.
Table 22.3
The world’s third largest nonlife insurance market
886 insurers including 50 composite insurers
Foreign-owned companies generated about 40 percent of premiums written
Distinctive markets or marketplacesThe London market
The Lloyd’s of London
International Underwriting Association of London
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The London MarketThe London Market
An international insurance centerSpecializes in large accounts and target risks such as MAT and hard-to-place business
Comprises insurance and reinsurance companies and Lloyd’s syndicates
It is a subscription market in that the coverage needs are often satisfied by a group of insurers or reinsurers on a collective basis.
Insurance brokers play a crucial role.
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Lloyd’s of LondonLloyd’s of London
A marketplace for 64 syndicatesNames
Underwriting members
Generated about one-half of their business from direct insurance for risks situated mainly in North America and Europe
Reconstructed to regain reputation and financial strengthAdding limited liability corporate and individual members
Creation of Equitas to manage run-off nonlife liability business
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Insurance Transactions at Lloyd’s Insurance Transactions at Lloyd’s (Figure 22.1)(Figure 22.1)
Source: Lloyd’s of London [www.Lloyds.com]
CLIENTS
Commercial
Personal
Lloyd’s Brokers
Service Companies
FRANCHISEE
Managing agents
Syndicates Member’s agents
MEMBERS
Corporate groups
Private individuals (unlimited liabilities)
Private individuals
(limited liabilities)
Business Flow Capital Flow
FRANCHISOR
Lloyd’s of London
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Nonlife Insurance in the U.K. Nonlife Insurance in the U.K. (Table 22.3)(Table 22.3)
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Leading Nonlife Insurers in the U.K. (2006)Leading Nonlife Insurers in the U.K. (2006)
Source: International Insurance Factbook
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Europe – France Europe – France
FeaturesThe fifth largest nonlife insurance market globally
470 insurers, including AXA and Groupama
Products and distributionsCompany employees and agents dominate.
Brokers still strong in commercial business
Bancassurance not as successful as in life business
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Leading Nonlife Insurers in France (200Leading Nonlife Insurers in France (20055))
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Asia-PacificAsia-Pacific
FeaturesCountries in various economic development stages
Middle East probably with least developed insurance markets
China and India continue to grow
The potential impact of WTO agreements in several countries
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Asia-Pacific – JapanAsia-Pacific – Japan
FeaturesThe world’s fourth largest nonlife insurance market
But, the local market is heavily skewed toward the life business
Products and distributionsCompulsory automobile liability insurance (CALI) and voluntary automobile insurance account for more than 50% of the nonlife insurance business. Table 22.4
Offer maturity-refund policies, which get less popular mainly due to the higher cost as compared to non-refund policies
The agency system generates 90% of direct premiums.
Mainly females
Brokerage systems emerge.
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Nonlife Insurance in Japan Nonlife Insurance in Japan (Table 22.4)(Table 22.4)
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Leading Nonlife Insurers in Japan (2006)Leading Nonlife Insurers in Japan (2006)
Source: International Insurance Factbook
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Asia-Pacific – JapanAsia-Pacific – Japan
IssuesReforms in the financial services market
Discussed in the life insurance chapter
Competition in the third sector
Dominance of a few local companies which have become bigger through a series of mergers and acquisitions
Figure 22.2
Management of catastrophic loss exposures
Earthquakes and earthquake insurance
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Mergers of Insurance Firms in Japan Mergers of Insurance Firms in Japan (Figure 22.2)(Figure 22.2)
April 2005
Meiji General Yasuda Life General Meiji Yasuda Life General
Yasuda Fire & Marine Nissan Fire & Marine Sompo Japan Insurance
Dai-ichi P &C Taisei Fire & Marine
April 2002 December 2002
July 2002
April 2002
Tokio Marine & Fire Nichido Fire & Marine Millea Holdings
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire
October 2004
October 2001
Mitsui Marine & Fire Sumitomo Marine & Fire Mitsui Sumitomo Marine & Fire
Source: Japan General Insurance Association (2005)
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Asia-Pacific – ChinaAsia-Pacific – China
FeaturesThe nonlife insurance market grew an average at 10.8% per annum between 1993 and 2003
But, still with low consumption and market penetration ratios
Products and distributionsNew products are being added
IssuesContinuous market reforms
Full compliance with the WTO accession agreement
Transparency
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Leading Nonlife Insurers in China (2006)Leading Nonlife Insurers in China (2006)
Source: International Insurance Factbook
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Asia-Pacific – IndiaAsia-Pacific – India
FeaturesThe world’s 27th largest for 2005
Low insurance penetration and consumption
The market opened in 1999 following the creation of the IRDA
Public insurers dominate
Products and distributionsNew products being added
IssuesRestriction on foreign ownership of local insurance companies
Stringent investment regulation
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Leading Nonlife Insurers in India (2006)Leading Nonlife Insurers in India (2006)
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Asia-Pacific – AustraliaAsia-Pacific – Australia
FeaturesThe world’s 10th largest
A sophisticated nonlife market composed of 112 insurers and 21 reinsurers
Insurance business locally and from overseas
Products and distributionsDomestic motor vehicle insurance holds the largest share
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Leading Nonlife Insurers in Australia (2006)Leading Nonlife Insurers in Australia (2006)
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AfricaAfrica
FeaturesExtremely low insurance consumption and penetration (exception: South Africa)Northern Africa relatively active
Products and distributionsMinimum in most countriesIslamic insurance increasingly available in Northern Africa
IssuesNumerous economic, social and political problems in multiple parts of the continentCatastrophes – earthquakes, floods, draughts and cyclonesCompulsory reinsurance cession to state-owned reinsurers, African Re or both
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Leading Nonlife Insurers in South Africa (2006)Leading Nonlife Insurers in South Africa (2006)
Source: International Insurance Factbook
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Leading Nonlife Insurers in Egypt (200Leading Nonlife Insurers in Egypt (20055))
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Leading Nonlife Insurers in Morocco (2006)Leading Nonlife Insurers in Morocco (2006)
Source: International Insurance Factbook
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Nonlife Insurance Issues
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Nonlife Insurance IssuesNonlife Insurance Issues
Liberalization and deregulation
Coping with catastrophes
Solvency
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Discussion Questions
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Discussion Question 1Discussion Question 1
This chapter discussed several key issues that affect nonlife insurance operations on a global basis. How do these issues interact with each other and how could they affect the way that corporations manage their risks?
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Discussion Question 2Discussion Question 2
Compare the nonlife liability insurance markets in developed countries and developing countries with respect to the following:
Types of insurance products
Growth rates
Regulatory environments
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Discussion Question 3Discussion Question 3
Distribution systems are a key component of any nonlife insurance market.
Compare the distribution systems used in two countries of your choice or in the U.S. with those of Japan.
In your opinion, will nonlife insurance be transacted using the “information highway”?
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Discussion Question 4Discussion Question 4
Privatization and deregulation are “mega-trends” in many of the nonlife insurance markets in the developing world. Discuss the challenges facing insurance executives of established domestic insurers in those markets.