Synopsis
Timetrics Non-Life Insurance in the South Korea, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2019 report provides a detailed outlook by product category for the South Korean non-life insurance segment, and a comparison of the South Korean insurance industry with regional counterparts.
It uses key performance indicators such as written premium, incurred loss, loss ratio, commissions and expenses, combined ratio, total assets, total investment income and retentions during the review period (2010-2014) and forecast period (2014-2019).
The report also analyzes distribution channels operating in the segment, gives a comprehensive overview of South Koreas economy and demographics, explains the various types of natural hazard and their impact on the South Korean insurance industry, and provides detailed information on the competitive landscape in the country.
The report brings together Timetrics research, modeling and analysis expertise, giving insurers access to information on segment dynamics and competitive advantages, and profiles of insurers operating in the country. The report also includes details of insurance regulations, and recent changes in regulatory structure.
Scope
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the non-life insurance segment in South Korea:
It provides historical values for the South Korean non-life insurance segment for the reports 2010-2014 review period, and projected figures for the 2014-2019 forecast period.
It offers a detailed analysis of the key categories in the South Korean non-life insurance segment, and market forecasts to 2019.
It analyzes the various distribution channels for non-life insurance products in South Korea.
It profiles the top non-life insurance companies in South Korea, and outlines the key regulations affecting them.
Summary
Timetrics Non-Life Insurance in the South Korea, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2019 report provides in-depth market analysis, information and insights into the South Korean non-life insurance segment, including:
The South Korean non-life insurance segments detailed outlook by product category
A comprehensive overview of South Koreas economy and demographics
A comparison of the South Korean insurance industry with regional counterparts
Detailed analysis of natural hazards and their impact on the South Korean insurance industry
Details of the competitive landscape in the non-life insurance segment in South Korea
Details of regulatory policy applicable to the South Korean insurance industry
Reasons To Buy
Make strategic business decisions using in-depth historic and forecast market data related to the South Korean non-life insurance segment and each category within it.
Understand the demand-side dynamics, key market trends and growth opportunities in the South Korean non-life insurance segment.
Assess the competitive dynamics in the non-life insurance segment.
Identify growth opportunities and market dynamics in key product categories.
Gain insights into key regulations governing the South Korean insurance industry, and their impact on companies and the industrys future.
Key highlights
Motor insurance was the largest non-life category, accounting for 56.4% of the segments gross written premium in 2014.
According to the 2014 International Transport Forum Road Safety Report published by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the rate of road fatalities per registered vehicle in South Korea is nearly twice than that of the US.
The high cyber-crime rate in South Korea supported the emergence of professional liability insurance. Although such incidences create demand for professional liability cover, insurers in South Korea are cautious of underwriting such risks.
In November 2014, the FSC proposed to introduce a new class of compulsory insurance for facilities which are used by the general public and are more prone to disasters.
Agencies remained the dominant distribution channel in the South Korean non-life segment during the review period, accounting for 41.2% of the segments new business direct written premium in 2014.
South Korean non-life insurance is one of the fastest-growing segments in the Asia-Pacific region. It is highly concentrated, with the 10 leading companies accounting for 95.2% of the segments total gross written premium in 2014.
Table Of Contents
1 Key Facts and Highlights
2 Executive Summary
3 Economy and Demographics
4 Segment Outlook
4.1 Regional Comparison
4.2 Segment Indicators
4.2.1 Gross written premium and penetration
4.2.2 Claims
4.2.3 Profitability
4.2.4 Assets and investments
5 Outlook by Category
5.1 Property Insurance
5.1.1 Product overview
5.1.2 Premium
5.1.3 Claims
5.1.4 Profitability
5.2 Motor Insurance
5.2.1 Product overview
5.2.2 Claims
5.2.3 Profitability
5.3 Liability Insurance
5.3.1 Product overview
5.3.2 Premium
5.3.3 Claims
5.3.4 Profitability
5.4 Marine, Aviation and Transit Insurance
5.4.1 Product overview
5.4.2 Premium
5.4.3 Claims
5.4.4 Profitability
6 Distribution Channel Outlook
6.1 Analysis by Distribution Channel
6.1.1 Agencies
6.1.2 E-commerce
6.1.3 Bancassurance
6.1.4 Direct marketing
6.1.5 Insurance brokers
6.1.6 Other channels
7 Natural Hazards
7.1 Flooding
7.2 Cyclones and Storms
7.3 Earthquakes
7.4 Droughts
7.5 Exposure
8 Competitive Landscape
8.1 Company Rankings
8.2 Comparison of the Top Five Insurers
8.2.1 Gross written premium
8.3 Company Profiles
8.3.1 Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd - company overview
8.3.2 Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd - company overview
8.3.3 Dongbu Insurance Co., Ltd - company overview
8.3.4 LIG Insurance Co., Ltd - company overview
8.3.5 Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd - company overview
9 Governance, Risk and Compliance
9.1 Legislation Overview and Historical Evolution
9.2 Latest Changes in Regulations
9.3 Legislation and Market Practice by Type of Insurance
9.3.1 Life insurance
9.3.2 Property insurance
9.3.3 Motor insurance
9.3.4 Liability insurance
9.3.5 Marine, aviation and transit insurance
9.3.6 Personal accident and health insurance
9.4 Compulsory Insurance
9.4.1 Motor third-party liability insurance
9.4.2 Workers compensation insurance
9.4.3 Fire and liability insurance for buildings to cover third-party bodily injury caused by fire
9.5 Supervision and Control
9.5.1 International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS)
9.5.2 Financial Services Commission
9.5.3 Financial Supervisory Service
9.5.4 Korea Life Insurance Association (KLIA)
9.5.5 General Insurance Association of Korea (GIAK)
9.6 Non-Admitted Insurance Regulations
9.6.1 Overview
9.6.2 Intermediaries
9.6.3 Market practices
9.6.4 Fines and penalties
9.7 Company Registration and Operations
9.7.1 Types of insurance organization
9.7.2 Establishing a domestic company
9.7.3 Foreign ownership
9.7.4 Types of license
9.7.5 Capital requirements
9.7.6 Solvency margins
9.7.7 Reserve requirements
9.7.8 Investment regulations
9.7.9 Statutory return requirements
9.7.10 Fee structure
9.8 Taxation
9.8.1 Insurance premium or policy taxation
9.8.2 Withholding taxes on premium paid overseas
9.8.3 Corporate tax
9.8.4 VAT
9.8.5 Captives
9.9 Legal System
9.9.1 Introduction
9.9.2 Access to court
9.9.3 Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
10 Databook
10.1 Policies and Premium
11 Definitions and Methodology
11.1 Definitions
11.2 Methodology
12 About Timetric
12.1 Contact Timetric
12.2 About Timetric
12.3 Timetrics Services
12.4 Disclaimer
List Of Tables
Table 1: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Key Facts, 2014
Table 2: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Segment Shares of the Top Insurers, 2014
Table 3: South Korean Government Credit Ratings
Table 4: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Gross Written Premium (KRW Trillion and US$ Billion), 2010-2014
Table 5: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Penetration (%), 2010-2014
Table 6: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Gross Written Premium(KRW Trillion and US$ Billion), 2014-2019
Table 7: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Penetration (%), 2014-2019
Table 8: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Premium per Capita (KRW and US$), 2010-2014
Table 9: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Premium per Capita (KRW and US$), 2014-2019
Table 10: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Paid Claims (KRW Trillion and US$ Billion), 2010-2014
Table 11: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Paid Claims(KRW Trillion and US$ Billion), 2014-2019
Table 12: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Profitability Ratio (%), 2010-2014
Table 13: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Profitability Ratio (%), 2014-2019
Table 14: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Total Assets(KRW Trillion and US$ Billion), 2010-2014
Table 15: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Total Assets(KRW Trillion and US$ Billion), 2014-2019
Table 16: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Total Investment Income (KRW Trillion and US$ Billion), 2010-2014
Table 17: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Total Investment Income(KRW Trillion and US$ Billion), 2014-2019
Table 18: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Investment Portfolio (KRW Trillion), 2010-2014
Table 19: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Investment Portfolio (KRW Trillion), 2014-2019
Table 20: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Gross Written Premium by Category (KRW Trillion), 2010-2014
Table 21: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Gross Written Premium by Category (KRW Trillion), 2014-2019
Table 22: South Korean Property Insurance - Gross Written Premium by Sub-Category (KRW Trillion), 2010-2014
Table 23: South Korean Property Insurance - Gross Written Premium by Sub-Category (KRW Trillion), 2014-2019
Table 24: South Korean Property Insurance - Paid Claims (KRW Trillion and US$ Billion), 2010-2014
Table 25: South Korean Property Insurance - Paid Claims(KRW Trillion and US$ Billion), 2014-2019
Table 26: South Korean Property Insurance - Loss Ratio (%), 2010-2014
Table 27: South Korean Property Insurance - Loss Ratio (%), 2014-2019
Table 28: South Korean Motor Insurance - Paid Claims (KRW Trillion and US$ Billion), 2010-2014
Table 29: South Korean Motor Insurance - Paid Claims(KRW Trillion and US$ Billion), 2014-2019
Table 30: South Korean Motor Insurance - Loss Ratio (%), 2010-2014
Table 31: South Korean Motor Insurance - Loss Ratio (%), 2014-2019
Table 32: South Korean Liability Insurance - Gross Written Premium (KRW Trillion), 2010-2014
Table 33: South Korean Liability Insurance - Gross Written Premium (KRW Trillion), 2014-2019
Table 34: South Korean Liability Insurance - Paid Claims (KRW Billion and US$ Billion), 2010-2014
Table 35: South Korean Liability Insurance - Paid Claims(KRW Billion and US$ Billion), 2014-2019
Table 36: South Korean Liability Insurance - Loss Ratio (%), 2010-2014
Table 37: South Korean Liability Insurance - Loss Ratio (%), 2014-2019
Table 38: South Korean Marine, Aviation and Transit Insurance - Gross Written Premium (KRW Trillion), 2010-2014
Table 39: South Korean Marine, Aviation and Transit Insurance - Gross Written Premium (KRW Trillion), 2014-2019
Table 40: South Korean Marine, Aviation and Transit Insurance - Paid Claims (KRW Billion and US$ Billion), 2010-2014
Table 41: South Korean Marine, Aviation and Transit Insurance - Paid Claims(KRW Billion and US$ Billion), 2014-2019
Table 42: South Korean Marine, Aviation and Transit Insurance - Loss Ratio (%), 2010-2014
Table 43: South Korean Marine, Aviation and Transit Insurance - Loss Ratio (%), 2014-2019
Table 44: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Direct Written Premium by Distribution Channel (KRW Trillion), 2010-2014
Table 45: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Direct Written Premium by Distribution Channel (KRW Trillion), 2014-2019
Table 46: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Percentage of Direct Written Premium Ceded, by Distribution Channel, 2010-2019
Table 47: South Korean Average Annual Loss by Hazard, 1990-2014
Table 48: Shares of Key Insurers in the South Korean Non-Life Segment (%), 2014
Table 49: Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd, Key Facts
Table 50: Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd, Key Financials (KRW Billion), 2010-2014
Table 51: Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd, Key Facts
Table 52: Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd Key Financials (KRW Billion), 2010-2014
Table 53: Dongbu Insurance Co., Ltd, Key Facts
Table 54: Dongbu Insurance Co., Ltd Key Financials (KRW Billion), 2010-2014
Table 55: LIG Insurance Co., Ltd, Key Facts
Table 56: LIG Insurance Co., Ltd Key Financials (KRW Billion), 2010-2014
Table 57: Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd, Key Facts
Table 58: Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Key Financials (KRW Billion), 2010-2014
Table 59: South Korea - Insurance Regulatory Framework Key Features
Table 60: South Korea - Life Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 61: South Korea - Property Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 62: South Korea - Motor Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 63: South Korea - Liability Insurance Regulatory Framework
Table 64: South Korea - Corporate Tax Rates for the Financial Year 2015
Table 65: South Korean Insurance Industry - Policies and Premium, 2010-2014
Table 66: South Korean Insurance Industry - Policies and Premium, 2014-2019
Table 67: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Policies and Premium, 2010-2014
Table 68: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Policies and Premium, 2014-2019
Table 69: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Property Insurance Policies and Premium, 2010-2014
Table 70: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Property Insurance Policies and Premium, 2014-2019
Table 71: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Motor Insurance Policies and Premium, 2010-2014
Table 72: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Motor Insurance Policies and Premium, 2014-2019
Table 73: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Liability Insurance Policies and Premium, 2010-2014
Table 74: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Liability Insurance Policies and Premium, 2014-2019
Table 75: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Marine, Aviation and Transit Insurance Policies and Premium, 2010-2014
Table 76: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Marine, Aviation and Transit Insurance Policies and Premium, 2014-2019
Table 77: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Gross Written Premium by Sub-Category (KRW), 2010-2014
Table 78: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Gross Written Premium by Sub-Category (KRW), 2014-2019
Table 79: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Direct Written Premium by Sub-Category (KRW), 2010-2014
Table 80: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Direct Written Premium by Sub-Category (KRW), 2014-2019
Table 81: South Korean Non-Life Insurance -Penetration by Sub-Category (%), 2010-2014
Table 82: South Korean Non-Life Insurance -Penetration by Sub-Category (%), 2014-2019
Table 83: Insurance Industry Definitions
List Of Figures
Figure 1: South Korean Real GDP (KRW Trillion), 2010-2019
Figure 2: KRW per US$ Exchange Rate, 2010-2019
Figure 3: South Korean Consumer Price Inflation, 2010-2019
Figure 4: South Korean Current Account Balance as Percentage of GDP (%), 2010-2019
Figure 5: South Korean Unemployment Rate, 2010-2019
Figure 6: South Korean Population by Age Group, 1990-2025
Figure 7: South Korean Non-Life Insurance Penetration - Regional Comparison (%), 2014
Figure 8: South Korean Insurance Segment Direct Written Premium Shares - Regional Comparison (%), 2014
Figure 9: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Gross Written Premium (KRW Trillion), 2010-2019
Figure 10: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Penetration (%), 2010-2019
Figure 11: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Premium per Capita (KRW), 2010-2019
Figure 12: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Paid Claims (KRW Trillion), 2010-2019
Figure 13: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Profitability Ratio (%), 2010-2019
Figure 14: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Total Assets (KRW Trillion), 2010-2019
Figure 15: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Total Investment Income (KRW Trillion), 2010-2019
Figure 16: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Investment Portfolio (KRW Trillion), 2010-2019
Figure 17: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Investment Portfolio Dynamics by Category, 2010-2019
Figure 18: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Gross Written Premium by Category (KRW Trillion), 2010-2019
Figure 19: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Gross Written Premium Dynamics by Category, 2010-2019
Figure 20: South Korean Property Insurance - Construction Value Output by Category (KRW Trillion), 2010-2014
Figure 21: South Korean Property Insurance - Gross Written Premium by Sub-Category (KRW Trillion), 2010-2019
Figure 22: South Korean Property Insurance - Gross Written Premium Dynamics by Sub-Category, 2010-2019
Figure 23: South Korean Property Insurance - Paid Claims (KRW Trillion), 2010-2019
Figure 24: South Korean Property Insurance - Earned Premium, Incurred Loss and Loss Ratio (KRW Trillion and %), 2010-2019
Figure 25: South Korea - Total Vehicle Sales, 2010-2014
Figure 26: South Korea - Vehicle Sales By Type (Percentage Share), 2014
Figure 27: South Korean Motor Insurance - Paid Claims (KRW Trillion), 2010-2019
Figure 28: South Korean Motor Insurance - Earned Premium, Incurred Loss and Loss Ratio (KRW Trillion and %), 2010-2019
Figure 29: South Korean Liability Insurance - Gross Written Premium (KRW Trillion), 2010-2019
Figure 30: South Korean Liability Insurance - Paid Claims (KRW Billion), 2010-2019
Figure 31: South Korean Liability Insurance - Earned Premium, Incurred Loss and Loss Ratio (KRW Billion and %), 2010-2019
Figure 32: South Korean Marine, Aviation and Transit Insurance - Gross Written Premium (KRW Trillion), 2010-2019
Figure 33: South Korean Marine, Aviation and Transit Insurance - Paid Claims (KRW Billion), 2010-2019
Figure 34: South Korean Marine, Aviation and Transit Insurance - Earned Premium, Incurred Loss and Loss Ratio(KRW Billion and %), 2010-2019
Figure 35: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Direct Written Premium by Distribution Channel (%), 2010, 2014 and 2019
Figure 36: South Korean Frequency of Hazards by Type, 1990-2014
Figure 37: South Korean Mortality of Hazards by Type, 1990-2014
Figure 38: South Korean Economic issues of Hazards by Type, 1990-2014
Figure 39: Shares of Key Insurers in the South Korean Non-life Segment (%), 2014
Figure 40: South Korean Non-Life Insurance - Top Insurers Gross Written Premium Growth Relative to the Overall Segment (%), 2010-2014
Figure 41: South Korea - Insurance Supervision and Control at Various Levels
Figure 42: South Korea - Insurance Regulatory Frameworks for Company Registration and Operation
Figure 43: South Korea - Judiciary System
