发布时间：2008.3

摘要

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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目录及图表

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