Synopsis
Timetric’s 'Reinsurance in South Korea Key Trends and Opportunities to 2020' report provides detailed analysis of the market trends, drivers and challenges in the South Korean 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 South Korean economy and demographics, and provides detailed analysis of natural hazards and their impact on the South Korean 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 South Korea:
• It provides historical values for the South Korean 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 South Korean reinsurance segment, and market forecasts to 2020.
• It provides a detailed analysis of the reinsurance ceded from various direct insurance segments in South Korea, and the reinsurance segment's growth prospects.
• It analyzes various natural hazards and their impact on the South Korean insurance industry.
Summary
Timetric’s 'Reinsurance in South Korea Key Trends and Opportunities to 2020' report provides in-depth market analysis, information and insights into the South Korean reinsurance segment, including:
• The outlook for the South Korean reinsurance segment
• A comprehensive overview of the South Korean economy and demographics
• Detailed analysis of natural hazards and their impact on the South Korean insurance industry
• The competitive landscape in the South Korean reinsurance segment
Reasons To Buy
• Make strategic business decisions using in-depth historic and forecast market data related to the South Korean reinsurance segment, and each category within it.
• Understand the demand-side dynamics, key market trends and growth opportunities in the South Korean reinsurance 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 industry's future.
Key highlights
• The reinsurance gross written premium in South Korea recorded a review-period CAGR of 5.7%.
• Foreign reinsurers are permitted to establish branch offices and operate in South Korea after obtaining required licenses from the Financial Services Commission (FSC). In September 2016, for instance, the Singapore-based Asia Capital Re received a license from the FSC to open a branch office in South Korea.
• In December 2014, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) issued the Reinsurance Best Practice Guidelines for foreign reinsurers operating in South Korea. According to the amendment, foreign reinsurers are prohibited from conducting face-to-face marketing meetings with directors or employees of domestic insurers in the country.
• The segment is consolidated, with the five leading reinsurers- Korean Re, Munich Re, Swiss Re, Scor Re and RGA- together accounting for 98.1% of the segment’s total gross written premium in 2015.
Table Of Contents
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 Hazards
5.1 Flooding
5.2 Cyclones and Storms
5.3 Earthquakes
5.4 Droughts
5.5 Exposure
6 Competitive Landscape
6.1 Company Profiles
6.1.1 Korean Reinsurance Company – company overview
6.1.2 Munich Reinsurance Company – company overview
6.1.3 Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd – company overview
6.1.4 Scor Reinsurance Company – company overview
6.1.5 RGA Reinsurance Company – company overview
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: South Korean Reinsurance – Key Facts, 2015
Table 2: South Korean Reinsurance – Segment Shares of the Top Insurers, 2015
Table 3: South Korean Government Credit Ratings
Table 4: South Korean Reinsurance – Total Premium Accepted (KRW Trillion and US$ Billion), 2011–2015
Table 5: South Korean Reinsurance – Total Premium Accepted (KRW Trillion and US$ Billion), 2015–2020
Table 6: South Korean Reinsurance – Premium Ceded by Type of Insurance (KRW Trillion), 2011–2015
Table 7: South Korean Reinsurance – Premium Ceded by Type of Insurance (KRW Trillion), 2015–2020
Table 8: South Korean Life Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2011–2015
Table 9: South Korean Life Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2015–2020
Table 10: South Korean Non-Life Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2011–2015
Table 11: South Korean Non-Life Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2015–2020
Table 12: South Korean Personal Accident and Health Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2011–2015
Table 13: South Korean Personal Accident and Health Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2015–2020
Table 14: South Korean Average Annual Loss by Hazard, 1990–2014
Table 15: South Korean Reinsurance Segment – Market Shares of Leading Insurers (%), 2015
Table 16: Korean Reinsurance Company – Key Facts
Table 17: Korean Reinsurance Company – Key Financials (KRW Billion), 2011–2015
Table 18: Munich Reinsurance Company – Key Facts
Table 19: Munich Reinsurance Company – Key Financials (KRW Billion), 2011–2015
Table 20: Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd – Key Facts
Table 21: Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd – Key Financials (KRW Billion), 2011–2015
Table 22: Scor Reinsurance Company – Key Facts
Table 23: Scor Reinsurance Company – Key Financials (KRW Billion), 2011–2015
Table 24: RGA Reinsurance Company – Key Facts
Table 25: RGA Reinsurance Company – Key Financials (KRW Billion), 2011–2015
Table 26: Insurance Industry Definitions
List Of Figures
Figure 1: South Korean Real GDP (KRW Trillion), 2011–2020
Figure 2: South Korean KRW–US$ Exchange Rate,2011–2020
Figure 3: South Korean Consumer Price Inflation (%), 2011–2020
Figure 4: South Korean Current Account Balance as Percentage of GDP (%), 2011–2015
Figure 5: South Korean Unemployment Rate (%), 2011–2020
Figure 6: South Korean Population by Age Group, 1991–2025
Figure 7: South Korean Reinsurance – Total Premium Accepted (KRW Trillion), 2011–2020
Figure 8: South Korean Reinsurance – Premium Ceded by Type of Insurance (KRW Trillion), 2011–2020
Figure 9: South Korean Reinsurance – Premium Ceded Dynamics by Type of Insurance, 2011–2020
Figure 10: South Korean Life Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2011–2020
Figure 11: South Korean Non-Life Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2011–2020
Figure 12: South Korean Personal Accident and Health Insurance – Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2011–2020
Figure 13:South Korean – Frequency of Hazards by Type, 1990–2014
Figure 14: South Korean Mortality by Hazards Type, 1990–2014
Figure 15: South Korean Economic Loss by Hazards Type, 1990–2014
Figure 16: South Korean Reinsurance Segment – Market Shares of Leading Insurers (%), 2015
