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The Insurance Industry in Namibia, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2022

The Insurance Industry in Namibia, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2022

Report Format PDF & Excel
Pages 115
Publish Date Dec, 2018

The Insurance Industry in Namibia, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2022

Summary

GlobalData’s 'The Insurance Industry in Namibia, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2022' report provides detailed analysis of the market trends, drivers and challenges in the Namibian insurance industry.

It provides key performance indicators such as written premium and claims during the review period (2013-2017) and forecast period (2017-2022).

The report also analyzes distribution channels operating in the segment, gives a comprehensive overview of the Namibian 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.

Inside this report, we look at the top themes, its predictions and identify winners and losers.

This report provides in-depth market analysis, information and insights into the Namibian insurance industry, including -

- The Namibian insurance industry's growth prospects by segment and category

- A comprehensive overview of the Namibian economy and demographics

- Details of the competitive landscape in the Namibian insurance industry

- The various distribution channels in the Namibian insurance industry

- Details of regulatory policy applicable to the Namibian insurance industry

- Analysis of natural hazards in the Namibian insurance industry

Key Highlights

- On February 1, 2018, the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) introduced an amendment which increased the limits for mandatory professional indemnity insurance.

- According to the NAMFISA Annual Report 2018, the number of life insurance intermediaries increased from 4,201 in 2016 to 4,998 in 2017, which comprised 4,385 agents and 613 brokers.

- As of 2017, the Namibian insurance industry comprised 16 life and general insurers and one reinsurer.

Scope

- This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the insurance industry in Namibia.

- It provides historical values for the Namibian insurance industry for the report’s 2013-2017 review period, and projected figures for the 2017-2022 forecast period.

- It offers a detailed analysis of the key segments in the Namibian insurance industry, with market forecasts to 2022.

- It covers an exhaustive list of parameters, including written premium and claims.

- It analyzes the various distribution channels in Namibia.

- It profiles the top insurance companies in Namibia, and outlines the key regulations affecting them.

Reasons to buy

- Make strategic business decisions using in-depth historic and forecast market data related to the Namibian insurance industry and each segment and category within it.

- Understand the demand-side dynamics, key market trends and growth opportunities in the Namibian insurance industry.

- Assess the competitive dynamics in the Namibian insurance industry.

- Identify the growth opportunities and market dynamics in key segments.

- Gain insights into key regulations governing the Namibian insurance industry and their impact on companies and the industry's future.

Companies Mentioned in the Report

Liberty Life Namibia Ltd

Bonben Assurance Namibia Ltd

Hollard Life Namibia Ltd

Entrepo Life Ltd

Old Mutual Life Assurance Co. of Namibia

MMI Holdings Namibia Ltd

Professional Provident Society Insurance Co. (Nam) Ltd

Santam Namibia

NedNamibia Life Assurance Company Ltd

Namforce Life Insurance Ltd

Trustco Insurance Ltd

Hollard Insurance Company

Outsurance Insurance Company of Namibia Ltd

Western National Insurance Company

Old Mutual Short-term Insurance Company

King Price Insurance Company of Namibia Ltd

Lexna Insurance Ltd

Nasria

Ripley's Insurance Ltd

Quanta Insurance Ltd

1 Key Facts and Highlights

2 Executive Summary

3 Economy and Demographics

4 Industry Outlook

4.1 Industry Indicators

4.1.1 Gross written premium

4.1.2 Insurance density

4.1.3 Paid claims

5 Life Insurance Outlook

5.1 Segment Indicators

5.1.1 Gross written premium

5.1.2 Paid claims

5.1.3 Penetration

5.1.4 Assets and investments

6 General Insurance Outlook

6.1 Segment Indicators

6.1.1 Gross written premium

6.1.2 Paid claims

6.1.3 Penetration

6.1.4 Loss ratio

6.1.5 Assets and investments

7 Reinsurance Outlook

7.1 Premium Ceded

8 Distribution Channel Outlook

9 Natural and Man-Made Hazards

9.1 Flooding

9.2 Droughts

9.3 Exposure

10 Competitive Landscape

10.1 Company Profiles

10.1.1 Liberty Life Namibia Ltd - company overview

10.1.2 Bonben Assurance Namibia Ltd - company overview

10.1.3 Hollard Insurance Company - company overview

10.1.4 Western National Insurance Company - company overview

10.1.5 Old Mutual Short-term Insurance Company - company overview

11 Governance, Risk and Compliance

11.1 Legislation Overview and Historical Evolution

11.2 Latest Changes in Regulation

11.3 Legislation and Market Practice by Type of Insurance

11.3.1 Life insurance

11.3.2 Property insurance

11.3.3 Motor insurance

11.3.4 Liability insurance

11.3.5 Marine, aviation and transit insurance

11.3.6 Personal accident and health insurance

11.4 Compulsory Insurance

11.4.1 Motor third-party liability insurance

11.4.2 Employee’s compensation insurance

11.4.3 Social Security Scheme

11.4.4 Professional indemnity for insurance brokers

11.4.5 Liability insurance for ship owners in respect of oil pollution

11.5 Supervision and Control

11.5.1 International Association of Insurance Supervision

11.5.2 African Insurance Organization

11.5.3 Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority

11.6 Non-Admitted Insurance Regulations

11.6.1 Overview

11.6.2 Intermediaries

11.6.3 Market practices

11.6.4 Fines and Penalties

11.7 Company Registration and Operations

11.7.1 Type of insurance organization

11.7.2 Establishing a local company

11.7.3 Foreign ownership

11.7.4 Types of license

11.7.5 Capital requirements

11.7.6 Solvency margin

11.7.7 Reserve requirements

11.7.8 Investment regulations

11.7.9 Statutory return requirements

11.7.10 Fee structure

11.8 Taxation

11.8.1 Insurance premium or policy taxation

11.8.2 Withholding taxes on premium paid overseas

11.8.3 Corporate tax

11.8.4 VAT

11.8.5 Captives

11.9 Legal System

11.9.1 Introduction

11.9.2 Access to court

11.9.3 Alternative dispute resolution

12 Databook

12.1 Life Insurance

12.1.1 Policies and premium

12.1.2 Claims and expenses

12.1.3 Assets and investments

12.2 General Insurance

12.2.1 Policies and premium

12.2.2 Claims and expenses

12.2.3 Assets and investments

12.2.4 Property insurance

12.2.5 Motor insurance

12.2.6 Miscellaneous

13 Definitions and Methodology

13.1 Definitions

13.2 Methodology

14 About GlobalData

14.1 Contact GlobalData

14.2 About GlobalData

14.3 GlobalData’s Services

14.4 DisclaimerList of Tables

Table 1: Namibian Insurance Industry - Key Facts, 2017

Table 2: Namibian Insurance Industry - Insurance companies, 2017

Table 3: Namibian Government Credit Ratings

Table 4: Namibian Insurance Industry - Gross Written Premium (NAD Billion and US$ Million), 2013-2017

Table 5: Namibian Insurance Industry - Gross Written Premium (NAD Billion and US$ Million), 2017-2022

Table 6: Namibian Insurance Industry - Density (NAD), 2013-2017

Table 7: Namibian Insurance Industry - Density (NAD), 2017-2022

Table 8: Namibian Insurance Industry - Paid Claims (NAD Billion and US$ Million), 2013-2017

Table 9: Namibian Insurance Industry - Paid Claims (NAD Billion and US$ Million), 2017-2022

Table 10: Namibian Life Insurance - Gross Written Premium (NAD Billion and US$ Million), 2013-2017

Table 11: Namibian Life Insurance - Gross Written Premium (NAD Billion and US$ Million), 2017-2022

Table 12: Namibian Life Insurance - Paid Claims (NAD Billion and US$ Million), 2013-2017

Table 13: Namibian Life Insurance - Paid Claims (NAD Billion and US$ Million), 2017-2022

Table 14: Namibian Life Insurance - Total Assets (NAD Billion and US$ Million), 2013-2017

Table 15: Namibian Life Insurance - Total Assets (NAD Billion and US$ Million), 2017-2022

Table 16: Namibian Life Insurance - Total Investment Income (NAD Billion and US$ Million), 2013-2017

Table 17: Namibian Life Insurance - Total Investment Income (NAD Billion and US$ Million), 2017-2022

Table 18: Namibian General Insurance - Gross Written Premium (NAD Billion and US$ Million), 2013-2017

Table 19: Namibian General Insurance - Gross Written Premium (NAD Billion and US$ Million), 2017-2022

Table 20: Namibian General Insurance - Paid Claims (NAD Billion and US$ Million), 2014-2017

Table 21: Namibian General Insurance - Paid Claims (NAD Billion and US$ Million), 2017-2022

Table 22: Namibian General Insurance - Total Assets (NAD Billion and US$ Million), 2013-2017

Table 23: Namibian General Insurance - Total Assets (NAD Billion and US$ Million), 2017-2022

Table 24: Namibian General Insurance - Total Investment Income (NAD Million and US$ Million), 2013-2017

Table 25: Namibian General Insurance - Total Investment Income (NAD Million and US$ Million), 2017-2022

Table 26: Namibian Reinsurance - Premium Ceded by Insurance Segment (NAD Billion), 2013-2017

Table 27: Namibian Reinsurance - Premium Ceded by Insurance Segment (NAD Billion), 2017-2022

Table 28: Namibian Insurance Industry - Life Insurers, 2017

Table 29: Namibian Insurance Industry - General Insurers, 2017

Table 30: Liberty Life Namibia Ltd - Key Facts

Table 31: Bonben Assurance Namibia Ltd - Key Facts

Table 32: Hollard Insurance Company - Key Facts

Table 33: Western National Insurance Company - Key Facts

Table 34: Old Mutual Short-term Insurance Company - Key Facts

Table 35: Namibia - Insurance Regulatory Framework Key Features

Table 36: Namibia - Life Insurance Regulatory Framework

Table 37: Namibia - Property Insurance Regulatory Framework

Table 38: Namibia - Motor Insurance Regulatory Framework

Table 39: Namibia - Liability Insurance Regulatory Framework

Table 40: Namibia - Minimum Capital Requirements for Long-Term Insurers

Table 41: Namibia - Deposit Requirement for Long-Term Insurers

Table 42: Namibia - Capital Requirement for Short-Term Insurers

Table 43: Namibia - Deposit Requirement for Short-Term Insurers

Table 44: Namibia - Investment Percentage for Life Insurance Companies

Table 45: Namibia - Corporate Tax Rates for the Financial Year 2018

Table 46: Namibian Life Insurance - Policies and Premium, 2013-2017

Table 47: Namibian Life Insurance - Policies and Premium, 2017-2022

Table 48: Namibian Life Insurance - Claims and Expenses, 2013-2017

Table 49: Namibian Life Insurance - Claims and Expenses, 2017-2022

Table 50: Namibian Life Insurance - Assets and Investments, 2013-2017

Table 51: Namibian Life Insurance - Assets and Investments, 2017-2022

Table 52: Namibian General Insurance - Policies and Premium, 2013-2017

Table 53: Namibian General Insurance - Policies and Premium, 2017-2022

Table 54: Namibian General Insurance - Claims and Expenses, 2013-2017

Table 55: Namibian General Insurance - Claims and Expenses, 2017-2022

Table 56: Namibian General Insurance - Assets and Investments, 2013-2017

Table 57: Namibian General Insurance - Assets and Investments, 2017-2022

Table 58: Namibian General Insurance - Property Insurance, 2013-2017

Table 59: Namibian General Insurance - Property Insurance, 2017-2022

Table 60: Namibian General Insurance - Motor Insurance, 2013-2017

Table 61: Namibian General Insurance - Motor Insurance, 2017-2022

Table 62: Namibian General Insurance - Miscellaneous, 2013-2017

Table 63: Namibian General Insurance - Miscellaneous, 2017-2022

Table 64: Insurance Industry DefinitionsList of Figures

Figure 1: Namibian Real GDP (NAD Billion), 2013-2022

Figure 2: Namibian Exchange Rate (NAD per US$), 2013-2022

Figure 3: Namibian Consumer Price Inflation (%), 2013-2022

Figure 4: Namibian Current Account Balance as Percentage of GDP (%), 2013-2015

Figure 5: Namibian Unemployment Rate, 2013-2022

Figure 6: Namibian Population by Age Group, 1990-2022

Figure 7: Namibian Insurance Industry - Gross Written Premium (NAD Billion), 2013-2022

Figure 8: Namibian Insurance Industry - Density (NAD), 2013-2022

Figure 9: Namibian Insurance Industry - Paid Claims (NAD Billion), 2013-2022

Figure 10: Namibian Life Insurance - Gross Written Premium (NAD Billion), 2013-2022

Figure 11: Namibian Life Insurance - Paid Claims (NAD Billion), 2013-2022

Figure 12: Namibian Life Insurance - Penetration (%), 2013-2017

Figure 13: Namibian Life Insurance - Penetration (%), 2017-2022

Figure 14: Namibian Life Insurance - Total Assets (NAD Billion), 2013-2022

Figure 15: Namibian Life Insurance - Total Investment Income (NAD Billion), 2013-2022

Figure 16: Namibian General Insurance - Gross Written Premium (NAD Billion), 2013-2022

Figure 17: Namibian General Insurance - Paid Claims (NAD Billion), 2014-2022

Figure 18: Namibian General Insurance - Penetration (%), 2013-2017

Figure 19: Namibian General Insurance - Penetration (%), 2017-2022

Figure 20: Namibian General Insurance - Loss Ratio (%), 2013-2017

Figure 21: Namibian General Insurance - Loss Ratio (%), 2017-2022

Figure 22: Namibian General Insurance - Total Assets (NAD Billion), 2013-2022

Figure 23: Namibian General Insurance - Total Investment Income (NAD Million), 2013-2022

Figure 24: Namibian Reinsurance - Premium Ceded by Insurance Segment (NAD Billion), 2013-2022

Figure 25: Namibian Life Insurance - Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2013-2022

Figure 26: Namibian General Insurance - Percentage of Reinsurance Ceded (%), 2013-2022

Figure 27: Namibia - Insurance Supervision and Control at Various Levels

Figure 28: Namibia - Insurance Regulatory Frameworks for Company Registration and Operation

Research Methodology
The research study released with title "The Insurance Industry in Namibia, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2022" involved the extensive usage of both primary and secondary data sources. The research process involved the study of various factors affecting the industry, including the government policy, market environment, competitive landscape, historical data, present trends in the market, technological innovation, upcoming technologies and the technical progress in related industry, and market risks, opportunities, market barriers and challenges. The following illustrative figure shows the market research methodology applied in this report.

Key Executives Interviewed

The Insurance Industry

Research Programs/Design
Historical Data (2017-2022E)
  • Industry Trends
  • Competition Analysis & Landscape
  • By Company
  • Product Launches
  • Joint Venture & Partnerships
  • Merger & Acquisitions
  • Market Segment
  • by Type
  • by Application / End Users
  • By Regions/ Geography
  • Value in Dollar Term
  • Segment Revenue for Major & Emerging Players
  • Market Share
  • % Growth Rate
  • Current Scenario Analysis
  • Sales Volume by Key Players
  • % Market Share & Position
  • % Growth Rate
Market Factor Analysis
  • Market Environment
  • Government Policy & Regulatory Factors
  • Technological Changes
  • Market Risks & Challenges
  • Market Drivers
  • Market Maturity Indicators
  • Impact of Cost Variance
  • Growth Determinants
Market Forecast (2023F-2028F)
  • Overall Size (Value & Volume*)
  • by Type
  • by Application
  • By Region / Country
  • Key Data (Value & Volume*)
  • %Market Share
  • %Growth Rate
  • CAGR (2023-2028)

Market Size Estimation

Top-down and bottom-up approaches are used to validate and estimate the global/regional market size by manufacturers, regional splits, product segments and application.

To establish Research coverage of the study with most relevant & functional players HTF MI follows industry standards such as NAICS/SIC/ICB/TRCB, furthermore the sorted list of companies is validated using Product Mapping and business activities and shortlisted by industry perspective.

HTF MI select experienced analyst and associate that are specialized in the domain for conducting research. They prepare a list of companies by region that helps to understand players penetration rate in the market. This companies are further analyses in what segment or application they serve in our market. The list of product and applications are evaluated for each companies dealing in the The Insurance Industry. The market study is conducted on basis of more than 200 companies dealing in the market regional as well as global areas with purpose to understand company’s positioning regarding market value, volume and their market share for regional as well as global. Further to bring relevance specific to any niche market we set and apply number of criteria like Geographic Footprints, Regional Segments of Revenue, Operational Centres, etc. The next step is to finalize a team (In-House + Data Online) who then starts collecting C & D level executives and profiles, Industry experts, Opinion leaders etc from The Insurance Industry who then work towards appointment generation.

Primary Data Collection

The primary research is performed by taking the interviews of executives of various companies dealing in the The Insurance Industry as well as using the survey reports, research institute, and latest research reports. Meanwhile, analyst team keeps preparing set of questionnaires and relevant list of appointee or target primary respondents; the target audience are then tapped and segregated with various mediums and channels that are feasible for making connection that includes email communication, telephonic, skype, LinkedIn Group & In Mail, Community Forums, Open Survey, SurveyMonkey etc.

Secondary Sources

The secondary resources considered in the The Insurance Industry study includes company annual reports, press releases, published articles of organizations and associations, and the survey taken through different mediums such as online website and forums, survey monkey, LinkedIn, etc. In addition, the valuable strategic information obtained from industry association, paid database, and investor presentations are also good tool for information to make appropriate iterative validation are used to modify market models and cross-verify primary research and insights.

Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation

To make market engineering data complete; extensive primary research is conducted to gather information and validate the critical numbers derived to be used for calculations of market statistics; market size estimations; forecasting; breakdown; and data triangulation. Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were applied, along with several data triangulation methods, to perform market estimation and market forecasting for the overall market segments and sub-segments listed in this report. Furthermore qualitative and further quantitative analysis is also done for all the numbers arrived at in the market estimation process to list relevant information in the final deliverable report "The Insurance Industry in Namibia, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2022" .

Market Size
  • Segmental value
  • Geographic Penetration
  • Product Adoption Rate for Different market
  • Research Journals
  • Company Websites
  • White Papers
  • Annual Reports and SEC Filings
  • Company Websites and Press Releases
  • Public and Paid Databases
  • HTF MI Data Repository
Market Position of Top Company
  • Product Financials
  • Geographic value Mix
  • Total Company value
  • Business/Segment value
Qualitative Analysis
  • Influencing Trends
  • Market Potential
  • Market Risks and Opportunities
  • Growth Drivers and Constraints
  • Geographical Footprints
  • Government Policies
  • Company Websites and Press Releases
  • Survey Reports and Paid Databases
  • Annual Reports
  • Industry Associations
  • HTF MI Database

Key Information from Primary Sources

Primary Sources Parameters Key Data
Market Segments
  • Market Forecast (Value & Volume*) by Application, Type & Region / Country
  • History and Forecast
  • Market Size (Value & Volume) by Application
  • Market Size by Regions, Status & Forecast
  • Market Share & Growth Rate by Type & Application
  • Value by Key Business Segments
  • % Growth Rate by Segments
  • Growth Rate and Market Share by Regions
  • Market Size Status & Forecast
Total Market
  • Overall Size, Status & Forecast
  • Market Size Status & Forecast
Format Properties
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Site User The study would be provided in PDF format. The report will be emailed to you. This is a site license, allowing 1-10 employees within your organisation to access the report.
Enterprise User The format of deliverable would be PDF and Excel. This is an enterprise or corporate license, allowing all employees within your organisation irrespective of geographic location to access the report.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

The The Insurance study includes a mix bag of players that includes some market leaders and emerging players. Connect with our sales representative to get complete list of players available in research coverage.
The The Insurance market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of YY% from 2021 to 2028 to reach USD XXX Million by 2028
The The Insurance market is expected to see a CAGR of xx% during projected year 2024 to 2029.
Majorly data for The Insurance industry is collected via primary sources that includes interviews and survey with industry experts from core and related industries involved in supply chain. Additionally, secondary sources are also utilized like SEC filings, annual reports, whitepapers, press releases etc.