Life Insurance in Brazil, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2020

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Published: September 19, 2016 Report Code: GD-IS1285MR-ST

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GlobalData’s 'Life Insurance in Brazil: Key Trends and Opportunities to 2020' report provides a detailed outlook by product category for the Brazilian life insurance segment, and a comparison of the Brazilian insurance industry with its regional counterparts.

It provides key performance indicators such as written premium, incurred loss, loss ratio, commissions and expenses, total assets, total investment income and retentions during the review (2011–2015) and forecast periods (2015–2020).

The report also analyzes distribution channels operating in the segment, gives a comprehensive overview of the Brazilian economy and demographics, and provides detailed information on the competitive landscape in the country.

The report brings together GlobalData’s 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 the regulatory structure.

Scope

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the life insurance segment in Brazil:

• It provides historical values for the 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 segment, and market forecasts to 2020.

• It provides a comparison of the segment with its regional counterparts.

• It analyzes the various distribution channels for life insurance products in Brazil.

• It profiles the top life insurance companies in Brazil and outlines the key regulations affecting them.

Key Highlights

• The Brazilian life insurance segment accounted for 57.5% of the industry’s gross written premium in 2015.

• The segment grew at a review-period CAGR of 14.0%, primarily contributed by the expansion of the pension category.

• Brazilian bank branch networks enable insurers to market products to a large customer base.

• In September 2015, under the Solvency II framework, the EC granted provisional equivalence to Brazil’s solvency regime.

• The rise in the middle-class population and its purchasing power will drive demand for life insurance over the forecast period.

Reasons to Buy

• Make strategic business decisions using in-depth historic and forecast market data related to the Brazilian life insurance segment, and each category within it.

• Understand the demand-side dynamics, key market trends and growth opportunities in the segment.

• Assess the competitive dynamics in the segment.

• Identify growth opportunities and market dynamics in key product categories.

• Gain insights into key regulations governing the Brazilian insurance industry, and their impact on companies and the industry's future.

Companhia de Seguros Aliança do Brasil
Bradesco Vida e Previdência SA
Zurich Santander Brasil Seguros e Previdência SA
Itaú Seguros SA
Caixa Seguradora SA

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 Assets and investments

5 Outlook by Sub-Segment

5.1 Individual Life Insurance

5.1.1 Premium

5.1.2 Penetration

5.2 Group Life Insurance

5.2.1 Premium

5.2.2 Penetration

6 Distribution Channel Outlook

7 Natural and Man-Made Hazards

7.1 Flooding

7.2 Droughts

7.3 Landslides

7.4 Storms

7.5 Epidemics

7.6 Man-Made Disasters

7.7 Exposure

8 Competitive Landscape

8.1 Company Profiles

8.1.1 Companhia de Seguros Aliança do Brasil – company overview

8.1.2 Bradesco Vida e Previdência SA – company overview

8.1.3 Zurich Santander Brasil Seguros e Previdência SA – company overview

8.1.4 Itaú Seguros SA – company overview

8.1.5 Caixa Seguradora SA – company overview

9 Governance, Risk and Compliance

9.1 Legislation Overview and Historical Evolution

9.2 Latest Changes in Regulation

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 Insurance for personal injury caused by ships or cargos

9.4.3 Social security scheme

9.4.4 Domestic credit insurance

9.5 Supervision and Control

9.5.1 International Association of Insurance Supervisors

9.5.2 Association of Insurance Supervisors Latin America

9.5.3 National Private Insurance Council

9.5.4 Superintendent of Private Insurance

9.5.5 National Confederation of General Insurance, Private Pension and Life, Supplementary Health and Capitalization Companies

9.5.6 National Federation of General Insurance

9.5.7 National Federation of Open Private Pension and Life

9.5.8 National Federation of Supplementary Health

9.5.9 National Federation of Capitalization

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 Type of insurance organization

9.7.2 Establishing a local company

9.7.3 Foreign ownership

9.7.4 Types of license

9.7.5 Capital requirements

9.7.6 Solvency margin

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 taxations

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

10.2 Claims and Expenses

10.3 Assets and Investments

10.4 Individual Life Insurance

10.5 Individual Life Insurance by Product

10.6 Group Life Insurance

10.7 Group Life Insurance by Product

11 Definitions and Methodology

11.1 Definitions

11.2 Methodology

12 About GlobalData

12.1 Contact GlobalData

12.2 About GlobalData

12.3 GlobalData’s services

12.4 Disclaimer

Table

Table 1: Brazilian Life Insurance – Key Facts, 2015

Table 2: Brazilian Life Insurance – Segment Shares of the Top Insurers, 2015

Table 3: BRICS Region – Real GDP (US$ Billion), 2015

Table 4: Brazilian Government Credit Ratings

Table 5: Brazilian Life Insurance – Gross Written Premium (BRL Billion and US$ Billion), 2011–2015

Table 6: Brazilian Life Insurance – Penetration (%), 2011–2015

Table 7: Brazilian Life Insurance – Gross Written Premium (BRL Billion and US$ Billion), 2015–2020

Table 8: Brazilian Life Insurance – Penetration (%), 2015–2020

Table 9: Brazilian Life Insurance – Premium per Capita (BRL and US$), 2011–2015

Table 10: Brazilian Life Insurance – Premium per Capita (BRL and US$), 2015–2020

Table 11: Brazilian Life Insurance – Paid Claims (BRL Billion and US$ Billion), 2011–2015

Table 12: Brazilian Life Insurance – Paid Claims (BRL Billion and US$ Billion), 2015–2020

Table 13: Brazilian Life Insurance – Total Assets (BRL Billion and US$ Billion), 2011–2015

Table 14: Brazilian Life Insurance – Total Assets (BRL Billion and US$ Billion), 2015–2020

Table 15: Brazilian Life Insurance – Total Investment Income (BRL Billion and US$ Billion), 2011–2015

Table 16: Brazilian Life Insurance – Total Investment Income (BRL Billion and US$ Billion), 2015–2020

Table 17: Brazilian Life Insurance – Investment Portfolio (BRL Billion), 2011–2015

Table 18: Brazilian Life Insurance – Investment Portfolio (BRL Billion), 2015–2020

Table 19: Brazilian Life Insurance – Direct Written Premium by Sub-Segment (BRL Billion),2011–2015

Table 20: Brazilian Life Insurance – Direct Written Premium by Sub-Segment (BRL Billion), 2015–2020

Table 21: Brazilian Individual Life Insurance – Direct Written Premium by Category (BRL Million), 2011–2015

Table 22: Brazilian Individual Life Insurance – Direct Written Premium by Category (BRL Billion), 2015–2020

Table 23: Brazilian Group Life Insurance – Direct Written Premium by Category (BRL Billion), 2011–2015

Table 24: Brazilian Group Life Insurance – Direct Written Premium by Category (BRL Billion), 2015–2020

Table 25: Average Annual Loss by Hazard (1990–2015)

Table 26: Brazilian Insurance Industry – Market Shares of Leading Insurers (%), 2015

Table 27: Companhia de Seguros Aliança do Brasil – Key Facts

Table 28: Companhia de Seguros Aliança do Brasil – Key Financials (BRL Million), 2011–2015

Table 29: Bradesco Vida e Previdência SA – Key Facts

Table 30: Bradesco Vida e Previdência SA – Key Financials (BRL Million), 2011–2015

Table 31: Zurich Santander Brasil Seguros e Previdência SA – Key Facts

Table 32: Zurich Santander Brasil Seguros e Previdência SA – Key Financials (BRL Million), 2011–2015

Table 33: Itaú Seguros SA – Key Facts

Table 34: Itaú Seguros SA – Key Financials (BRL Million), 2011–2015

Table 35: Caixa Seguradora SA – Key Facts

Table 36: Caixa Seguradora SA – Key Financials (BRL Million), 2011–2015

Table 37: Brazil – Insurance Regulatory Framework Key Features

Table 38: Brazil – Life Insurance Regulatory Framework

Table 39: Brazil – Property Insurance Regulatory Framework

Table 40: Brazil – Motor Insurance Regulatory Framework

Table 41: Brazil – Liability Insurance Regulatory Framework

Table 42: Brazil – Compensation Provided by the Insurer in the Event of an Accident

Table 43: Brazil – Compensation Provided by the Insurer in the Event of an Accident

Table 44: Brazil – Ratings Required For Registration Of Reinsurance Business

Table 45: Brazil – Ratings Required For Registration Of Occasional Business

Table 46: Brazil – Base Capital – Variable Component by Region

Table 47: Brazil – Risks Correlation Factor

Table48: Brazil – Corporate Tax Rates for the Financial Year 2016

Table 49: Brazilian Life Insurance – Policies and Premium, 2011–2015

Table 50: Brazilian Life Insurance – Policies and Premium, 2015–2020

Table 51: Brazilian Life Insurance – Claims and Expenses, 2011–2015

Table 52: Brazilian Life Insurance – Claims and Expenses, 2015–2020

Table 53: Brazilian Life Insurance – Assets and Investments, 2011–2015

Table 54: Brazilian Life Insurance – Assets and Investments, 2015–2020

Table 55: Brazilian Life Insurance – Individual Life Insurance, 2011–2015

Table 56: Brazilian Life Insurance – Individual Life Insurance, 2015–2020

Table 57: Brazilian Life Insurance – Individual Life Insurance by Product, 2011–2015

Table 58: Brazilian Life Insurance – Individual Life Insurance by Product, 2015–2020

Table 59: Brazilian Life Insurance – Group Life Insurance, 2011–2015

Table 60: Brazilian Life Insurance – Group Life Insurance, 2015–2020

Table 61: Brazilian Life Insurance – Group Life Insurance by Product, 2011–2015

Table 62: Brazilian Life Insurance – Group Life Insurance by Product, 2015–2020

Table 63: Insurance Industry Definitions

Figures

Figure 1: Brazilian Real GDP (BRL Billion), 2011–2020

Figure 2: BRL-US$ Exchange Rate, 2011–2020

Figure 3: Brazilian Consumer Price Inflation (%), 2011–2020

Figure 4: Brazilian Current Account Balance as Percentage of GDP (%), 2011–2020

Figure 5: Brazilian Unemployment Rate, 2011–2020

Figure 6: Brazilian Population by Age Group, 1990–2025

Figure 7: Brazilian Life Insurance Penetration – Regional Comparison (%), 2015

Figure 8: Brazilian Insurance Segment Direct Written Premium Shares – Regional Comparison (%), 2015

Figure 9: Brazilian Life Insurance – Gross Written Premium (BRL Billion), 2011–2020

Figure 10: Brazilian Life Insurance – Penetration (%), 2011–2020

Figure 11: Brazilian Life Insurance – Premium per Capita (BRL), 2011–2020

Figure 12: Brazilian Life Insurance – Paid Claims (BRL Billion), 2011–2020

Figure 13: Brazilian Life Insurance – Total Assets (BRL Billion), 2011–2020

Figure 14: Brazilian Life Insurance – Total Investment Income (BRL Billion), 2011–2020

Figure 15: Brazilian Life Insurance – Investment Portfolio (BRL Billion), 2011–2020

Figure 16: Brazilian Life Insurance – Investment Portfolio Dynamics by Category, 2011–2020

Figure 17: Brazilian Life Insurance – Direct Written Premium by Sub-Segment (BRL Billion), 2011–2020

Figure 18: Brazilian Life Insurance – Direct Written Premium Share by Sub-Segment, 2011–2020

Figure 19: Brazilian Life Insurance – Direct Written Premium Dynamics by Sub-Segment, 2011–2020

Figure 20: Brazilian Individual Life Insurance – Direct Written Premium by Category (BRL Billion), 2011–2020

Figure 21: Brazilian Individual Life Insurance – Direct Written Premium Share by Category, 2011–2020

Figure 22: Brazilian Individual Life Insurance – Direct Written Premium Dynamics by Category, 2011–2020

Figure 23: Brazilian Individual Life Insurance – Penetration (%), 2011–2015

Figure 24: Brazilian Individual Life Insurance – Penetration (%), 2015–2020

Figure 25: Brazilian Group Life Insurance – Direct Written Premium by Category (BRL Billion), 2011–2020

Figure 26: Brazilian Group Life Insurance – Direct Written Premium Share by Category (BRL Billion), 2011–2020

Figure 27: Brazilian Group Life Insurance – Direct Written Premium Dynamics by Category (BRL Billion), 2011–2020

Figure 28: Brazilian Group Life Insurance – Penetration (%), 2011–2015

Figure 29: Brazilian Group Life Insurance – Penetration (%), 2015–2020

Figure 30: Brazilian – Frequency of Hazards by Type, 1990–2014

Figure 31: Brazilian Mortality by Hazards Type, 1990–2014

Figure 32: Brazilian Economic Loss by Hazards Type, 1990–2014

Figure 33: Brazilian Insurance Industry – Market Shares of Leading Insurers (%), 2015

Figure 34: Brazil – Insurance Supervision and Control at Various Levels

Figure 35: Brazil – Insurance Regulatory Frameworks for Company Registration and Operation

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