Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: Global Industry Analysts
Published: March 2008
Product Code: R263-3382Description The Catastrophe Insurance Industry Report provides insightful analysis, market overview and outlook of the industry. A synopsized discussion offers preludes to regional markets such as the United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Chile and Peru. A summarized preface to hurricane havoc, natural disasters, earthquake & flood insurance within the US market is discussed in the report. In addition several important facets of the industry and key statistical preface are provided for other regional markets. The market report offers a compilation of trends and recent past strategic corporate developments witnessed in the industry. Global key and niche players briefly discussed and abstracted in the report include Partner Reinsurance Company Ltd, Sompo Japan Insurance Inc., and The Travelers Companies, Inc.
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Table of Contents - 1. Catastrophe Insurance Worldwide
- 2. A Regional Perspective
- 2a. United States
- Hurricanes in 2007 to Influence Insurance Market in 2008
- The US Insurance Industry Achieves Best Underwriting Performance in 2006
- Table 1: US P&C Insurance Market (2005 & 2006): Insured Catastrophe Losses in US$ Billion
- Hurricane Havoc
- Hurricane Losses Expand Coverage for Homeowners Insurance
- Disaster Prone Areas Face Lesser Insurance Coverage
- Property & Casualty Insurance - Stunned by the Storms
- Table 2: US Property Insurance Market: Leading Disasters by Industry Losses in US$ Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Natural Disasters - A Major Concern
- Table 3: Natural Catastrophes in the US (2005): Actual Loss in US$ Billion for Hurricane Dennis, Hurricane Rita, Hurricane Wilma, and Hurricane Katrina (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 4: US 10-Year Perspective for Catastrophes by Number of Disasters, Claims and Insured Loss for 1995-2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 5: US Catastrophe Losses by Type of Catastrophe (1985-2004) - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Losses for Tornadoes (Exclusive of Snow), Tropical Cyclones (Hurricanes, and Storms), Terrorism, Winter Storms, Earth-Quakes (Including Volcanic Eruptions), Wind/Hail/Flood, Fire, Civil Disorders, Water Damage, and Utility Service Disruption (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 6: Major Hurricanes in the US During 1989-2004 by Insured Loss in US$ Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 7: US Landfalls & Hurricanes and Associated Deaths During 1989 - 2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Group Life Catastrophe Reinsurance Market
- Earthquake Insurance
- Flood Insurance
- NFIP in the Turmoil
- Surge in Flood Insurance Policies
- Risks in Coastal Insurance Markets
- National Flood Insurance Program
- Write-Your-Own Program
- Allison Does the Turnaround
- Reinsurers Bear the Brunt
- Increased Flood Threat Props Up Demand for Insurance
- 2b. Canada
- Natural Disasters
- Floods
- Earthquake
- Catastrophe Reinsurance
- Frequent Natural Disasters Hamper Industry’s Growth
- 2c. Japan
- Market Overview
- Disaster Claims: Running Heavy on the Industry
- Table 8: Catastrophe Insurance Market in Japan: Disaster Claims Paid in Million Yen for 2005
- Earthquake Insurance
- Table 9: Japanese General/Non-Life Insurance Market: Claims Paid Under Earthquake Insurance on Dwelling Risks (In Billion ¥) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Division of Earthquake Insurance
- Residential Risks
- Industrial Risks
- Effect of Kobe Earthquake
- 2d. Europe
- Insured Losses Break Records in 2005
- European Insured Flood Losses in 2002
- Table 10: Major Events by Insured Losses in Europe: 1985-2000 (In US$ Billion) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Germany - The Hardest Hit
- Natural Catastrophe Insurance
- Allianz Bears the Brunt
- Table 11: Major Insurers Affected by August-2002 Flood in Europe Ranked by Losses (In € Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Table 12: Major Reinsurers Affected by August-2002 Flood in Europe Ranked by Losses (In € Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- Major Hazards in the United Kingdom
- Catastrophe Exposure in the Nordic Region
- Switzerland - Low Coverage
- 2e. Asia-Pacific
- Insurance Industry Overview
- Strong Economy Peps Up the Market
- The Tsunami Disaster
- Insurance Protection in Tsunami Affected Areas
- Property Insurance Coverage
- Estimates of Insured Losses Due to the Tsunami
- Australia
- Insurance Industry Overview
- An Effective Distribution System
- Catastrophe Insurance in Australia
- Importance of Catastrophe Reinsurance
- Reinsurance Rate Journeys Southward
- Table 13: Major Catastrophes in Australia (1998-2001) - Losses in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
- 2f. Chile
- Chile at a Glance - Key Facts and Characteristics
- Insurance Industry Highlights
- Market Overview
- Current Scenario
- A Well Developed Market
- Regulatory Overview
- Insurance Legislations
- Taxation Structure
- Distribution Channels
- Natural Hazard Cover
- Earthquakes
- Table 14: Major Earthquakes in Chile During the 20th Century (Damages in US$ Million)
- Floods
- Other Hazards
- Catastrophe Reinsurance
- 2g. Peru
- Threat of Earthquakes
- 2h. Insurance Market in the Caribbean
- 3. Product Launches
- Allianz Releases Catastrophe Bond
- Travelers Establishes Catastrophe Bond Program
- 4. Recent Industry Activity
- TFIA and BancInsure Sign Agreement
- Hagelversicherung to Setup Unit in Czech Republic
- AXA Re Awarded Contract to Offer Humanitarian Insurance Coverage
- Vulcan Acquires International Catastrophe Insurance
- Grupo Bal Buys 40% Stake in GNP
- 5. Strategic Developments in the Past
- Max Re Acquires Stake in DaVinci Re Holdings
- Selective Insurance Group Calls Off Bid to Acquire Flood Business of Seibels Bruce
- Two Underwriting Associations in Florida to Merge
- XL London Market Merge Lloyd’s Syndicates
- Safeco Select Changes Name to Safeco Financial Institutions Solutions
- Selective Acquires Flood Insurance Business of Two Companies
- Chubb Corp, American International Group and GS Capital Partners Establish Reinsurance Joint Venture
- MMC Capital Establishes AXIS Specialty; New Company Begins Operations
- National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies Commences Catastrophe Facility
- 6. Focus on Select Players Worldwide
- Partner Reinsurance Company Ltd, Bermuda
- Sompo Japan Insurance Inc., Japan
- The Travelers Companies, Inc, US
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