Indonesia’s Dynamic Insurance Landscape A.M. Best’s Indonesia Seminar 2012 10 July 2012 | Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta
RUNDOWN: Time
Agenda
Speaker
8:15am
Registration and Light Breakfast Registrasi dan Light Breakfast
9:00am
Welcoming Speech Kata Sambutan
Dr Roger Sellek Chief Executive Officer A.M. Best – EMEA & AP
9:05am
Opening Address Kata Pembuka
Ir. Isa Rachmatarwata Head of Insurance Bureau Bapepam – LK
9:15am
Rating Development in High-growth Markets Tingkat Pertumbuhan pada Pasar dengan Pertumbuhan Tinggi
Ms Susanna Lam Managing Director A.M. Best Asia-Pacific Ltd
9:35am
A Practical View for Rating South East Asian Markets Pandangan Praktis untuk menilai Pasar Asia Tenggara
Mr Jeff Yeung Senior Financial Analyst A.M. Best Asia-Pacific Ltd
10:15am
Coffee Break Coffee Break
10:45am
Asia Pacific Economic Outlook and Country Risk Methodology Asia Pacific Economic Outlook dan Metodologi Resiko Negara
Mr James Gillard Senior Managing Economist Economic Research & Analysis A.M. Best Company
11:15am
Panel Discussion: The Development of the South East Asian Insurance Markets: Regulation and Credit Rating, Friend or Foe? Diskusi Panel: Pertumbuhan Asuransi Asia Tenggara Pasar: Regulasi dan Penilaian Kredit, Teman atau Musuh?
Mr Hussain Ahmad Senior Consulting Actuary Risk Consulting and Software Towers Watson Mr George Attard Managing Director Analytics Aon Benfield Asia Mr Kenrick Law Executive Vice President Strategic Business Asia Capital Reinsurance Group Pte Ltd Mr Erwin H. Nokeman Head of Takaful Business Operation PT. Asuransi Jasa Indonesia (Persero) Mr Moungmo Lee General Manager, Analytics A.M. Best Asia-Pacific Ltd Dr Roger Sellek (Moderator) Chief Executive Officer A.M. Best – EMEA & AP
12:30pm
Souvenir Presentation and Group Photo Taking Pemberian suvenir dan Pengambilan Foto Kelompok
12:35pm
Closing Address Kata Penutup
12:45pm
Luncheon Makan Siang
Dr Roger Sellek Chief Executive Officer A.M. Best – EMEA & AP
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Welcoming Speech Dr Roger Sellek Chief Executive Officer A.M. Best – EMEA & Asia Pacific Roger Sellek is based in London and oversees A.M. Best’s rating, information services and news businesses throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. Prior to joining A.M. Best, Roger was commercial director for Lloyd’s of London for six years, responsible for the market’s strategic business relationships with its investor base, brokers, the rating agencies and the financial analyst community. Shortly after joining Lloyd’s in 1996, Roger was appointed head of commercial policy and subsequently became managing director of Lloyd’s Market Risk Unit, where he directed the development and application of the market’s risk-based capital system. He had earlier worked as a consultant to the Equitas Project, assuming management responsibility for the analysis of all non-APH liabilities. In addition to 15 years of extensive experience and achievement in the insurance and reinsurance sectors, Roger has a long academic background, graduating with a BSc in mathematical physics from the University of Exeter in 1978 and with a PhD three years later. Roger also holds an MBA in strategic management from Imperial College at the University of London. Between 1981 and 1992, Roger carried out post-doctoral research at the University of Cambridge and worked in a number of academic positions in the United Kingdom and overseas, including as a lecturer in applied mathematics at the University of Sydney, Australia. He also spent 18 months as the National Squash Coach for Thailand.
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Opening Address Ir. Isa Rachmatarwata Head of Insurance Bureau Bapepam - LK Isa Rachmatarwata has been the Head of Insurance Bureau, Bapepam - LK since May 2006. Prior to joining Bapepam – LK, Isa held several positions at the Directorate General of Financial Institutions, including Head of Sub Directorate – Information Services and Development; Head of Sub Directorate Examination and Services; and Head of Section Pension Fund Examination. He has also served as Head of the Supervisory Board for Indonesia Insurance Mediation Body and as a Member of the Board of Management for the ASEAN Insurance Research and Training Institute (AITRI). He graduated from Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science of Institute Technology Bandung in 1990 and obtained Master of Mathematics degree from the University of Waterloo, Canada in 1994.
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Rating Development in High-growth Markets Susanna SW Lam Managing Director A.M. Best Asia-Pacific Ltd. Susanna SW Lam is the managing director of A.M. Best Asia-Pacific Ltd.’s operations, where her responsibilities include managing and coordinating A.M. Best’s operations throughout Asia-Pacific region, developing and enhancing the commercial interests of A.M Best and its strategic position within the insurance and reinsurance sectors across Asia-Pacific, managing existing relationships and developing new relationships with key constituents in the insurance and broader financial services sectors in the Asia-Pacific region. Susanna has almost 30 years’ experience in the reinsurance and insurance industry and is the former general manager – reinsurance department of Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance Company of China, Ltd, where, based in Ping An’s Shenzhen headquarters, she managed the company’s outwards and inwards reinsurance portfolios and headed both the treaty and facultative division. Prior to Ping An, Susanna was the director and general manager of Miller Insurance Services (Hong Kong) Ltd, where she set up their Hong Kong office and was responsible for developing and producing business in North Asia, and with Swiss Re, where she worked in the company’s Hong Kong and Sydney offices. Susanna holds an ACII qualification and a diploma in management studies.
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AM Best's Indonesia Seminar 2012 Indonesia’s Dynamic Insurance Landscape Rating Development in High-growth Markets
Jakarta, 10 July 2012
Today’s Agenda
Introduction to A.M. Best A Ratings Primer Drivers of Ratings Demand The Rating Process
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Introduction to A.M. Best
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A.M. Best Overview Established in 1899 in the US, pioneered the concept of insurer financial strength ratings in 1906 Provider of ratings, financial data and news relating to the insurance industry Coverage of approximately 3,500 companies in >70 countries Regional base in Hong Kong – established in 1999, now with 22 staff Awarded Best Global Rating Agency at the Reactions Global Awards 2009, 2010 and 2011 Only international rating agency focused on the insurance industry . . .
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Insurance Specialisation Means … Methodologies are specific to the insurance industry
Analysts are insurance specialists and only analyse insurance companies Ability to provide specific indications as to the main drivers of a rating grounded in industry knowledge
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No. of ratings
Comparison of Ratings Coverage – Global Insurer Interactive FSRs
Source: NRSRO Web sites and AM Best as at 11th July 2011
Note: Data does not include PD ratings , NR ratings, National ratings with local scales or companies who are under regulatory supervision or in liquidation.
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A Ratings Primer
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AM Best Financial Strength Rating (FSR) An independent opinion of an insurer’s financial strength and ability to meet its on-going insurance policy and contract obligations based on a comprehensive quantitative and qualitative evaluation Forward looking in nature Value depends upon the market credibility of the rating issuer Supported by impairment studies Relates to a legal entity not a group Not a warranty of a company’s financial strength
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Other Types of A.M. Best Ratings Issuer Credit Rating (ICR) an independent opinion of an issuer’s ability to meet its ongoing senior financial obligations
Debt Rating (DR) an independent opinion of an issuer’s ability to meet its ongoing financial obligations to security holders when due
Insurance Linked Securities (ILS) ratings an independent opinion of an issuer’s ability to meet its ongoing financial obligations to security holders when due
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Secure
A+ A A-
a-
B++
bbb+ bbb
B+
bbb-
FSR
Vulnerable
A++
ICR aaa aa+ aa aaa+ a
Investment Grade
FSR
ICR
B
bb+ bb
B-
bb-
C++
b+ b
C+
b-
C C-
ccc+ ccc ccccc
D
c
Non-Investment Grade
A.M. Best Rating Scales
E = under regulatory supervision F = in liquidation
FSR = Financial Strength Rating ICR = Issuer Credit Rating
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Why Do Insurance Companies Fail? Affiliate Problems 14.9%
Catastrophe Losses 6.4%
Investment Problems/ Overstated Assets 4.3%
Deficient Loss Reserves/ Inadequate Pricing 68.1%
Alleged Fraud 4.3% Rapid Growth 2.1%
Source: U.S. Property/Casualty & Life/Health – Impairment Review, January 23, 2012
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Why Do Insurance Companies Fail? Affiliate Problems 8% Catastrophe Losses 7% Reinsurance failure 3%
Deficient Loss Reserves (inadequate pricing) 42%
Significant Change in Business 4% Miscellaneous 8%
Investment Problems (overstated assets) 7% Alleged Fraud 8% Notes: Property/Casualty Financially Impaired Companies – Primary Causes (1969-2011) Source: 1969-2011 U.S. P/C Impairment Review, June 25, 2012
Rapid Growth 13%
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Why Do Insurance Companies Fail? Affiliate Problems 17.2%
Catastrophe Losses 10.3% Miscellaneous 3.4%
Deficient Loss Reserves (inadequate pricing) 62.1%
Investment Problems (overstated assets) 3.4% Alleged Fraud 3.4% Notes: Property/Casualty Financially Impaired Companies – Primary Causes (2011) Source: 1969-2011 U.S. P/C Impairment Review, June 25, 2012
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A.M. Best Ratings Track Record Interactive ratings are forward-looking, impairment studies assess historical performance … 1-Year
5-Year
10-Year
15-Year
A++/A+
0.06%
0.65%
1.96%
3.84%
A/A-
0.17%
1.99%
4.86%
7.04%
B++/B+
0.79%
5.51%
10.42%
14.16%
B/B-
2.14%
10.38%
18.97%
26.14%
C++/C+
3.65%
14.50%
27.15%
33.44%
C/C-
5.92%
18.47%
34.77%
46.85%
D
7.56%
26.28%
42.37%
51.21%
Secure
0.24%
2.10%
4.69%
6.98%
Vulnerable
3.73%
14.81%
26.40%
34.26%
All
0.67%
3.61%
7.27%
10.30%
Source: U.S. Property/Casualty & Life/Health: Best’s Impairment Rate and Rating Transition Study 1977 to 2011, Published: March 26, 2012
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Best’s One-year Rating Transition Matrix A++/A+
A/A-
B++/B+
B/B-
C++/C+
C/C-
D
Impaired
A++/A+
92.80%
6.77%
0.35%
0.02%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.06%
A/A-
3.77%
92.12%
3.21%
0.50%
0.08%
0.05%
0.10%
0.17%
B++/B+
0.39%
10.66%
81.47%
5.38%
0.59%
0.28%
0.44%
0.79%
B/B-
0.27%
1.13%
14.50%
75.59%
4.16%
0.96%
1.26%
2.14%
C++/C+
0.24%
0.71%
2.06%
17.86%
66.94%
5.42%
3.12%
3.65%
C/C-
0.00%
0.64%
0.26%
4.12%
14.93%
65.89%
8.24%
5.92%
D/NA-7
0.10%
0.67%
1.03%
2.83%
2.93%
3.45%
81.43%
7.56%
Source: U.S. Property/Casualty & Life/Health: Best’s Impairment Rate and Rating Transition Study 1977 to 2011, Published: March 26, 2012
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Development of A.M. Best Ratings in Asia Pacific
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A.M. Best Ratings in South East Asia CRT 1
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Country Singapore
Malaysia
ICR
FSR
a+
Stable
A
Stable
United Overseas Insurance Limited
a+
Positive
A
Positive
First Capital Insurance Limited
a
Stable
A
Stable
Samsung Reinsurance Pte Ltd
a
Stable
A
Stable
Starr Intl Ins (Singapore) Pte. Ltd
a
Stable
A
Stable
Tenet Insurance Company Ltd
a
Stable
A
Stable
Asia Capital Reinsurance Group Pte. Ltd.
a-
Stable
A-
Stable
China Taiping Ins (Singapore) Pte Ltd
a-
Stable
A-
Stable
PARIS RE Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
a-
Negative
A-
Negative
SHC Capital Limited
a-
Stable
A-
Stable
Singapore Reinsurance Corporation Ltd
a-
Stable
A-
Stable
Energas Insurance (L) Limited
a
Stable
A
Stable
ACR ReTakaful SEA Berhad
a-
Stable
A-
Stable
Asia Capital Reinsurance Malaysia Sdn
a-
Stable
A-
Stable
BEST RE (L) Limited
a-
Negative
A-
Negative
BEST RE Family (L) Limited
a-
Stable
A-
Stable
Labuan Reinsurance (L) Ltd
a-
UR / Negative
A-
UR / Negative
Lonpac Insurance Bhd
a-
Stable
A-
Stable
Malaysian Reinsurance Berhad
a-
Stable
A-
Stable
Thailand
Asian Reinsurance Corporation
bbb
Stable
B++
Stable
Indonesia
PT Asuransi Jasa Indonesia (Persero)
bbb
Positive
B++
Stable
Philippines
Malayan Insurance Co., Inc.
bbb
Stable
B++
Stable
National Reinsurance Corp of Philippines
bbb
Stable
B++
Stable
General Insurance Corporation of India
a-
Stable
A-
Stable
The New India Assurance Company Limited
a-
Stable
A-
Stable
The Oriental Insurance Company Limited
bbb+
Stable
B++
Stable
United India Insurance Company Limited
bbb+
Stable
B++
Stable
Samsung Vina Insurance Limited
bbb+
Stable
B++
Stable
PVI Insurance Corporation
bbb-
Stable
B+
Stable
PVI Reinsurance Company
bbb-
Stable
B+
Stable
India
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Company SCOR Reinsurance Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd
Vietnam
All ratings correct as at 28/01/11
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A.M. Best Ratings in SE Asia
Distribution of ICRs 18
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Relationship Between Financial Strength Rating and Gross Premium Written Best's Financial Strength Rating
Gross Premium Written (USD million) 0–5
5 – 20
20 – 50
50 – 250
250 – 750
5%
A++
750 +
4%
A+
9%
7%
3%
4%
2%
36%
A
9%
20%
20%
22%
67%
50%
A-
73%
37%
43%
43%
25%
6%
B++
23%
14%
18%
6%
3%
B+
10%
14%
7%
9%
3%
6%
1%
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B
1%
BSample (total / each tier): 340
111
1% 51
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Excludes United States, Canada and Bermuda. AM Best data as at October 2011 Note: percentage figures may not sum to 100% due to rounding
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Drivers of Ratings Demand
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The Growing Importance of Credit Quality Growing awareness of credit quality
GFC raised general level of awareness of credit quality across both consumer and commercial sectors
Focus on counterparty credit
Sharpened focus on counterparty credit will continue to embed ratings in the financial fabric of the insurance and reinsurance sectors
Ratings becoming enshrined in legislation
Ratings are increasingly becoming enshrined in insurance legislation around the world as regulatory regimes evolve and their sophistication increases
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Drivers for Continuing Ratings Growth in Asia Pacific Enhanced insurance regulation, in particular enhanced solvency requirements Need for statement of credibility (“passport”) when expanding regionally/internationally Entry to, and development of, credit sensitive market segments e.g. reinsurance, large commercial business Due-diligence requirements on cross-border mergers, JVs, etc. Tender-process requirements in which ratings are required for carriers insuring new projects Increasing involvement of major brokers Facilitates capital raising and reinsurance purchase Drive to improve corporate governance practices Desire for external endorsement of company’s (and CEO’s !) progress 22
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Ratings Fulfil Different Needs … Emerging markets
Developed markets
• Improves competitive positioning
• Access to fronting business
• Meets regulatory requirements
• Access to additional risk classes
• Improves financial flexibility
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Case Studies – Asia Pacific OBJECTIVE
COMPANY
COUNTRY
RATING FIRST ISSUED
CURRENT AMB (FSR) RATING
Develop from national to global reinsurer
China Re
China
2010
A
Improve competitive positioning
PVI Insurance
Vietnam
2011
B+
New market segment entry
SHC Capital
Singapore
2012
A-
Expand use of a captive
Energas
Malaysia (Labuan)
2011
A
Access to inward reinsurance
Asian Re
Thailand
2008
B++
Regulatory compliance
Union Medical Benefits Society
New Zealand
2011
A-
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The Rating Process
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The Interactive Rating Process Year One
Year Two and onwards
1. Exploratory discussions
1. Compile detailed information (on-going)
2. Contract (RSA) signed – formal process commences
2. Hold management meeting
3. Compilation of detailed information
3. Perform comprehensive analysis
4. Hold management meeting 4. Determine rating (via committee) 5. Perform Best’s financial analysis 5. Disseminate rating to the public 6. Determine Best’s rating (via internal committee)
6. Perform on-going surveillance & monitoring
7. Best’s rating to the public (only with company’s approval) 8. Company receives report and commentaries from analytical team 9. Perform on-going surveillance & monitoring
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What Kind of Information Will Be Required? Public
Private
Financial Statements
Shareholder/Policyholder Reports
Management Meetings with CEO, COO, CFO, CUO, CIO
Business Plans/Projections
Statutory Filings & Offerings
Best’s Supplemental Rating Questionnaire (SRQ)
Audit Reports
Actuarial Memorandums
Regulatory Filings
Loss Reserve Reports
Cash Flow Testing
Capital Structure and Plans
Investment and Credit Guidelines
Reinsurance Guidelines
Catastrophe Exposures
Enterprise Risk Management Metrics
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The Management Meeting Agenda
CEO Strategic Overview Corporate Governance Organisational Structure Capital Structure Underwriting Claims & Loss Reserving Reinsurance Programs Investments Financial Review & Planning Enterprise Risk Management Marketing & Business Production
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THANK YOU Q&A
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A Practical View of Rating South East Asian Markets Jeff Yeung Senior Financial Analyst A.M. Best Asia-Pacific Ltd. Jeff Yeung is a senior financial analyst at A.M. Best Asia-Pacific Ltd. Jeff joined A.M. Best in 2011. Prior to joining A.M. Best, Jeff held the role of senior pricing actuary at Gen Re in Sydney. He has worked in Gen Re’s Hong Kong and Cologne, Germany, offices as well. He has more than 10 years of experience in the property and casualty reinsurance industry in markets that include Australia, Germany and China. Jeff is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society, Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia and RMS Certified Catastrophe Risk Analyst. He is a member of the Casualty Actuarial Society Committee on Reinsurance Research. He received his BS in Actuarial Science from the University of Hong Kong.
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A.M. Best Rating Methodology and Southeast Asia Case Studies
Jeff Yeung Senior Financial Analyst A.M. Best Asia Pacific Ltd July 2012
Today’s Topics Understanding Best’s Credit Rating Methodology (BCRM) and Best’s Rating Perspective: the example of South East Asia Catastrophe Analysis Rating Takaful (Shari’a Compliant) Insurance Companies
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Today’s Topics Understanding Best’s Credit Rating Methodology (BCRM) and Best’s Rating Perspective: the example of South East Asia Catastrophe Analysis Rating Takaful (Shari’a Compliant) Insurance Companies
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Best’s Rating Evaluation
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A.M. Best Rating Perspective
Business Profile
Operating Performance
Balance Sheet Strength
Balance-sheet strength holds the highest weight across all rating levels. However, as the rating levels increase so does the emphasis on operating performance and business profile. 5
Best’s Rating Component
Balance Sheet Strength
Obligations to Policyholders
Financial Obligations
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Balance Sheet Strength Company Structure
Holding Company Gov’t-owned / Public / Private
Capitalization
Absolute Size / Leverage Stress Testing
Adequacy of Reserves
Development Stability
Financial Flexibility
Equity Subordinated Debt
Liquidity
Quality Diversification of Assets
Reinsurance
Quality Coverage 7
SEA Portfolio Case Study - Balance Sheet Strength Case Study (Financial Year 2010) India
Singapore
Malaysia
Indonesia
(rated entities)
(rated entities)
(rated entities)
(Non-life Industry)
CRT
4
1
3
4
FSR
B++ to A-
A- to A
A- to A
Net UW leverage
Avg ≈ 40%
Avg ≈ 60%
Avg ≈ 120%
Avg ≈ 68%
(30% ~ 55%)
(15% ~ 85%)
(40% ~ 175%)
Cash, Deposits to Loss Reserves
Avg ≈ 45% (15% ~ 60%)
(25% ~ 180%)
Avg ≈ 55%
Avg ≈ 100%
Avg > 300%
Invested Assets to Total Assets
Avg ≈ 85%
Avg ≈ 75%
Avg ≈ 85%
Avg ≈ 75%
(80% ~ 90%)
(65% ~ 95%)
(75% ~ 200%+) (75% ~ 95%)
Leverage = Net Premium Written / Adjusted Capital
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SEA Portfolio Case Study - Balance Sheet Strength Case Study (Financial Year 2010) India
Singapore
Malaysia
Indonesia
(rated entities)
(rated entities)
(rated entities)
(Non-life Industry)
CRT
4
1
3
4
FSR
B++ to A-
A- to A
A- to A
Loss Reserve to C&S
Avg ≈ 40%
Avg ≈ 60%
Avg ≈ 100%
Total Assets (USD mil)
Avg ≈ $7000 mil
Avg ≈ $350 mil
Avg ≈ $300 mil
C&S (USD mil)
Avg ≈ $4000 mil
Avg ≈ $150 mil
Avg ≈ $100 mil
(35% ~ 50%)
(25% ~ 85%)
(70% ~ 120%)
Avg < 20%
(each rated entity)
(each rated entity)
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A.M. Best’s Capital Adequacy Model
- Indonesia Non-life Insurance Industry Case Study Case Study: Indonesia P&C Assets Cash Inv: Time Deposits Inv: Bonds Inv: Equities Inv: Other Property, Fixed assets etc Receivables Assets Total
%age 3.3% 28.4% 9.8% 34.1% 0.7% 7.5% 16.2% 100.0%
Liab & Equities Capital & Surplus Claims Reserves Payables UPR Liab & Equities Total
55.2% 8.1% 22.3% 14.4% 100.0%
(FY 2010)
Source: “Indonesian Insurance 2010” Year Book, published by Capital Market and Financial Institutions Supervisory Agency, Ministry of Finance, Republic of Indonesia
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A.M. Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR) BCAR =
Insurer’s “Adjusted Policyholder Surplus (APHS)” Insurer’s “Net Required Capital (NRC)”
Asset Risks (B1) Fixed-Income Securities (B2) Equity Securities (B3) Interest Rate (B4) Credit
Underwriting Risks (B5) Loss and LAE Reserves (B6) Net Written Premium Other Risk (B7) Off Balance Sheet
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A.M. Best’s Capital Adequacy Model
- Indonesia Non-life Insurance Industry Case Study Case Study: Indonesia P&C
(FY 2010)
vs. U.S. P&C Industry (FY 2010)
U.S.
Indonesia
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SEA Portfolio Case Study Balance Sheet Strength
Business Profile
Operating Performance
Adequate to strong risk-adjusted capitalization Moderate to high CAT exposure
Moderate to high Liquidity
Diverse UW leverage
High proportion of investments
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Best’s Rating Component
Operating Performance
Source of Earnings
Track Record
Sustainability
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Operating Performance Profitability
Stable vs Volatile High vs Low Fixed Costs
Revenue Composition
Diversification of Lines Investment Income
Ability to Meet Plan
Actual vs Forecast
Sustainability
Consistency vs Volatility
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SEA Portfolio Case Study - Operating Performance Case Study (Financial Year 2010) India
Singapore
Malaysia
Indonesia
(rated entities)
(rated entities)
(rated entities)
(Non-life Industry)
CRT
4
1
3
4
FSR
B++ to A-
A- to A
A- to A
Net Loss Ratio
Avg ≈ 95%
Avg ≈ 70%
Avg ≈ 60%
Avg ≈ 53%
Expense Ratio
Avg ≈ 30%
Avg ≈ 20%
Avg ≈ 30%
Avg ≈ 38%
Combined Ratio
Avg ≈ 125%
Avg ≈ 90%
Avg ≈ 90%
Avg ≈ 91%
Operating Ratio
Avg ≈ 95%
Avg ≈ 75%
Avg ≈ 80%
Avg ≈ 76%
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SEA Portfolio Case Study Balance Sheet Strength
Business Profile
Operating Performance
Some excellent underwriting results, although volatility often observed Favourable investment return
Expense management is important
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Best’s Rating Component
Business Profile
Competitive Advantage
Market Viability
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Business Profile Premium Composition
Niche vs Diversified Regional vs Global
Premium Growth
Premium Rate vs Volume Profitability
Competiveness
Distribution Capabilities Brand Recognition
Management
Alignment / Expertise Adaptive to Changes
Insurance Market Risk
Insurance Industry Regulations / Economy
Event Risk
Financial or Catastrophe Impacts Risk Control 19
SEA Portfolio Case Study - Business Profile Non-Life Insurance Industry GPW growth India
Singapore
Malaysia
Indonesia
(Non-life Industry)
(Non-life Industry)
(Non-life Industry)
(Non-life Industry)
CRT
4
1
3
4
2007
11.7%
11.4%
4.0%
11.6%
2008
21.8%
11.9%
6.9%
21.8%
2009
7.6%
8.9%
5.0%
7.6%
2010
10.6%
15.4%
7.6%
10.6%
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SEA Portfolio Case Study Balance Sheet Strength
Operating Performance
Business Profile
Moderate to strong premium growth
Diversified and short-tailed portfolios
Strong economy High inflation
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Enterprise Risk Management
Balance Sheet Strength
Operating Performance
Business Profile
Enterprise RiskManagement Management Enterprise Risk
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Enterprise Risk Management Identify
Measure
Type of Risk
Level of Risk
Manage
Procedure Control
Goal is NOT to eliminate risk, but to understand and manage it
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Today’s Topics Understanding Best’s Credit Rating Methodology (BCRM) and Best’s Rating Perspective: the example of South East Asia Catastrophe Analysis Rating Takaful (Shari’a Compliant) Insurance Companies
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Largest Catastrophe Losses in U.S. 2000-2010
Economic Loss vs. Insurance Loss Un-modeled Loss; “Black Swan” Revaluing Historical Cat Losses
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Largest Catastrophe Losses in Asia Pacific 1990-2009
Insurance Penetration varies within Country
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Largest Catastrophe Losses in Asia Pacific 2010-2011
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Rating Changes (2010-2012)
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Rating Actions in AP - 2010 Central Re (Taiwan) upgrade from A- to A FMG (NZ) upgrade from A- to A
Tenet (SG) from A- (stable) to A- (UR pos) Jan
Feb
Mar
Korean Re (SK) from A(stable) to A- (pos)
First Net (Guam) upgrade from B+ to B++
CISL (NZ) downgrade from A- to B++
Apr
May
Jun
Hyundai (China) from B++ (stable) to B++ (pos)
Tenet (SG) upgrade from A- to A
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Tugu (HK) from B++ (stable) to B++ (pos)
Macau Ins downgrade from A to A-
2010 Canterbury Earthquake
Taiping Re (HK) from A- (stable) to A- (pos)
Macau Life from A- (neg) to A- (stable) LAPP (NZ) from A (stable) to A (UR neg)
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Rating Actions in AP - 2011 2011 Thailand Floods
LAPP (NZ) downgrade A to B++
Feb 2011 Christchurch Earthquake
Fuji Fire (JP) from B++ (stable) to B++ (UR pos) Korean Re (SK) upgrade A- to A
AMI (NZ) from A- (UR neg) to A- (stable)
LAPP (NZ) downgrade B++ to B
Jan
Feb
2011 Great East Japan Earthquake
Labuan Re (Malaysia) from A(stable) to A(UR neg)
Mar Civic (NZ) from A (stable) to A (UR neg) AMI (NZ) from A+ (stable) to A- (UR neg) CTIM (Macau) from A- (stable) to A- (pos)
Apr
May LAPP (NZ) downgrade B to B-
Jun
June 2011 Christchurch Earthquake Jul
Aug
Sep
Toa Re (JP) from A+ (stable) to A+ (UR neg)
Oct
Nov
Dec
Civic (NZ) downgrade A to B++
Hyundai (SK) from A(stable) to A(positive)
Century (Guam) upgrade B+ to B++
Samsung (SK) upgrade A+ to A++
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Rating Actions in AP - 2012
Pacific Int’l (NZ) upgrade B+ to B++
Jan Taiping Re (HK) A- (pos) to A- (stable)
Feb
Mar
Apr
ACS (NZ) downgrade B++ to B+
New India (India) A(neg) to A(stable)
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Toa Re (JP) from A+ (UR neg) to A+ (stable)
Fuji Fire (JP) upgrade B++ to A-
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Catastrophe Analysis in A.M. Best Ratings Keys to Strong Catastrophe Risk Management: Controls Monitoring Exposure
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Today’s Topics Understanding Best’s Credit Rating Methodology (BCRM) and Best’s Rating Perspective: the example of South East Asia Catastrophe Analysis Rating Takaful (Shari’a Compliant) Insurance Companies
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Rating Takaful (Shari’a Compliant) Insurance Companies Overview: Basic Takaful Model
Seed capital
• Management expenses • Commissions
Operator’s Fund
Investment returns on capital
• Admin fees • Share of investment returns (and/or underwriiting results)
Qard’ hasan (interest-free loan, if needed)
Policyholders’ (Takaful) Fund Claims
Premiums (donations) Investment returns
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Rating Takaful (Shari’a Compliant) Insurance Companies Analysing a Takaful Company 2nd Tier Analysis: Operator’s fund BS strength
1st Tier Analysis: Takaful fund BS strength
Consolidated View of Capital • •
Operator’s fund vs. Takaful fund Sufficiency of Qard' Hasan
Capital accumulation trends
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Rating Takaful (Shari’a Compliant) Insurance Companies After all, factors analysed in conventional insurers applies to takaful companies too …
Organization Structure
Corporate Governance
Products, Underwriting
Capital Structure
Loss Reserving
Operating Performance
Investment
Business Profile
ERM
…… etc etc
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Reinsurance
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A.M. Best Rating Methodology and Southeast Asia Case Studies
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Asia Pacific Economic Outlook and Country Risk Methodology Mr James Gillard Senior Managing Economist Economic Research & Analysis A.M. Best Company James Gillard, Senior Managing Economist in the Economic Research and Analysis Group, has been with A.M. Best for nearly 5 years. His responsibilities include the development and review of country risk analysis, as well as the analysis of political, economic, regulatory and insurance industry environments of approximately 150 countries. Mr. Gillard and his team formulate the economic assumptions that are integrated into A.M. Best’s capital model and the ratings process. Prior to joining A.M. Best, Mr. Gillard served as the Economic Analyst and District Liaison at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. He provided analysis and input on economic issues used in briefings for the Bank’s president including preparation for Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings. His research work included estimating a time-varying series for the natural rate of unemployment and using a structural model to calculate the international effects of a monetary policy shock in the United States. He received his bachelor’s in economics and finance from Gettysburg College and his master’s in economics from Johns Hopkins University. In addition he has an M.B.A. with a concentration in finance from Temple University’s Fox School of Business.
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Country Risk Analysis and the Economic Drivers of Insurance Growth in Southeast Asia James Gillard Sr. Managing Economist A.M. Best Company
Country Risk Analysis
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Defining Country Risk •
Country Risk: The risk that country-specific factors could adversely affect an insurer’s ability to pay its financial obligations. Distinct from:
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Sovereign Default Risk: Probability that a sovereign government does not pay back its debts on time & in their entirety.
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Transfer and Convertibility Risk: The risk that capital and exchange controls may be imposed by government authorities that would prevent or materially impede the private sector’s ability to convert local currency into foreign currency and/or transfer funds to nonresident creditors.
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Country Risk Pyramid Sound Insurance Industry
Financial System Stability
Economic Prosperity
Political Security and Transparency 4
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Country Risk The risk that country-specific factors could adversely affect an insurer’s ability to pay its financial obligations CRT-1 Lowest Risk
Macroeconomy
Economic Risk
Prospects Government Finance Business Environment Government Stability
Political Risk
CRT-3 Moderate Risk
Social Stability Legal System
Financial System Risk Non-Insurance
Banking System Reporting Standards & Regulation Sovereign Debt
CRT-5 Highest Risk
Government & Legislation Insurance
Supervisory Authority Insurer Accountability
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A.M. Best Country Risk Analysis
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Regional Distribution of CRTs 0
2
4
6
# of Countries 8 10 12
CRT-2
CRT-3
14
16
18
20
North America Latin America Western & Northern Europe Southern Europe Eastern Europe MENA Sub-Saharan Africa Central Asia Southern Asia East Asia Southeast Asia Oceania Caribbean .
CRT-1
CRT-4
CRT-5
21%
22%
% of TOTAL
17%
16%
24%
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Key Components of Political Risk Political risk is the likelihood that governmental or bureaucratic inefficiencies, societal tensions, an inadequate legal system or international tensions will cause adverse developments for an insurer – Evaluation of Business Environment
• How easy/difficult is it to do business?
– Strength of Legal System
• How prevalent is corruption? • Are the property rights respected? • Are contracts enforceable?
– Government and Social Stability
• How likely is government disruption? • Are there likely to be political/social unrest? 8
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Rank out of 183 Countries (Higher Rank=More Difficult to Do Business)
Doing Business in Emerging Markets 180 160 140 120 World Average
100 80 60 40 20 0 Caribbean
Central Asia
E Europe
East Asia
Latin America
MENA
N America
Oceania
SE Asia
SubSaharan Africa
W Europe
Source: World Bank
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Corruption Adds to Uncertainty Corruption Index (Higher=Less Perception of Corruption)
10 Higher Degree of Perceived Corruption
9 8 7
World Average
6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Caribbean
Central Asia
E Europe
East Asia
Latin America
Source: Transparency International
MENA
N America
Oceania
SE Asia
SubSaharan Africa
W Europe
10
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Key Components of Economic Risk Economic risk is the likelihood that fundamental weaknesses in a country’s economy will cause adverse developments for an insurer – – – –
Economic and political size of the country Wealth of a country Length and depth of business cycles Inflation volatility
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Economic Growth is More Volatile 10 Advanced Real GDP % Growth Emerging Real GDP % Growth 8
% Growth
6 4 2 0 -2 -4 2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Source: IMF
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011 12
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Increased Inflation Volatility 30 Egypt (CRT-5) Jamaica (CRT-5) Nigeria (CRT-5) United States (CRT-1)
Inflation change (%)
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Forecasts underestimate volatility
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15
10
5
0
-5 1996
1998
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
Source: IMF
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Key Components of Financial System Risk Financial system risk (non-insurance) is the risk that financial volatility may erupt due to inadequate reporting standards, weak banking systems or asset markets or poor regulatory structure – Sovereign Credit Risk – Banking System Stability – Selection of Assets 14
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Equity Market Returns Have “Fat Tails”
Number of Months
90 80
Emerging Market Monthly Returns to MSCI Index
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Developed Market Monthly Returns to MSCI Index
60 50 40 30 20 10 0 -15
-12.5
-10
-7.5
-5
-2.5
0 2.5 Return (%)
5
7.5
10
12.5
15
Source: MSCI
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Less Developed Bond Markets Developed Average Lebanon Malaysia Thailand Brazil South Africa Poland Philippines Mexico China Emerging Average India Venezuela Colombia Turkey Pakistan Peru Argentina Indonesia 0 Source: BIS and A.M. Best
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
Total Bonds Outstanding as % of GDP 16
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Country Risk & Market Development 14%
Penetration (%)
12% 10% 8% 6% 4% 2% 0% Country Risk Score (from lower to higher risk) Source: AXCO and A.M. Best
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Integration of Country Risk Balance Sheet Strength
Operating Performance
Business Profile
Industry Trends & Analysis
Management Team
Company Rating Proposal Peer Analysis / Industry Composite
Country Risk
Enterprise Risk Management 18
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Integration of Country Risk Key elements of country risk can be managed or mitigated, effectively reducing the impact on an insurer’s rating. As a result, it is possible that A.M. Best’s highest ratings can be achieved in any country.
Company Rating Proposal Country Risk
Country risk is not a ceiling or cap on insurer ratings; it is one of many rating factors
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Ease of Doing Business Rank (Out of 183 Countries)
Some Countries Are More Challenging 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 CRT-1
CRT-2
CRT-3
Source: World Bank
CRT-4
CRT-5 20
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Degree of Corruption Varies
Corruption Index (Higher=Less Perception of Corruption)
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2
Higher Degree of Perceived Corruption
1 0 CRT-1
CRT-2
CRT-3
CRT-4
Source: Transparency International
CRT-5
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Heat Chart Illustrates Relationship
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Relationship Between Financial Strength Rating and Country Risk Tier Best's Financial Strength Rating
Country Risk Tier 1
2
3
A++
6%
1%
2%
A+
20%
15%
A
55%
35%
16%
4%
A-
16%
35%
59%
26%
5%
B++
2%
10%
18%
48%
32%
B+
1%
3%
2%
17%
42%
4%
16%
1%
B B-
2%
C-
2%
Sample (total / each tier): 366
146
117
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4
5
5%
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Excludes United States, Canada and Bermuda. A.M. Best data as at October 2011 Note: percentage figures may not add due to rounding
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The Economic Drivers of Insurance Growth in Southeast Asia
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Wealth and Insurance 14%
Penetration (%)
12% 10% 8% 6% 4% 2% 0% $0
$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
$40,000
$50,000
$60,000
GDP per capita Source: IMF, AXCO and A.M. Best
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GDP per Capita by Region $60,000 GDP per capita World Average
GDP per Capita ($)
$50,000 $40,000 $30,000 $20,000 $10,000
$3,893 $0 Caribbean
Central Asia
E Europe
East Asia
Latin America
MENA
N America Oceania
SE Asia
SubW Europe Saharan Africa
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Insurance Penetration by Region 12% Premiums as % of GDP World Average
Penetration (%)
10%
8%
6%
4% 2.6% 2%
0% Caribbean
Central Asia
E Europe
East Asia
Latin America
MENA
N America
Oceania
SE Asia
SubSaharan Africa
W Europe
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Insurance Penetration in SE Asia 7% Premiums as % of GDP 6%
Penetration (%)
5% 4% 3% 2% 1% 0% Indonesia
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
Vietnam 28
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Real GDP Growth 12 Indonesia Developing Asia ASEAN-5 World
10
Forecasts
% change
8 6 4 2 0 -2 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
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GDP per Capita Rising in Indonesia $7,000 Indonesia
$5,000 $4,000 $3,000 $2,000 $1,000
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15
14
13
12
11
10
09
08
07
06
05
04
03
02
01
17 20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
00
$0 20
GDP per Capita ($)
$6,000
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Projecting Premiums by Country 30,000
Premiums (millions of $)
25,000
Indonesia Malaysia Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
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Projecting Premiums in ASEAN 100,000 Total ASEAN Premiums
90,000
Premiums (millions of $)
80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 0 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 32
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Growth Prospects for Southeast Asia • Growth in Southeast Asia is expected to outplace global growth over the next 5 years. • Growth in Indonesia has been and likely will continue to be extremely robust. • Given rising GDP per capita, and improvements in level of country risk, insurance penetration should rise over the next few years in Indonesia. • Solid economic growth and rising insurance penetration will create strong premium growth over the next several years. 33
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Country Risk Analysis and the Economic Drivers of Insurance Growth in Southeast Asia James Gillard Sr. Managing Economist A.M. Best Company
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Panel Discussion: The Development of the South East Asian Insurance Markets: Regulation and Credit Rating, Friend or Foe? Mr Hussain Ahmad Senior Consulting Actuary, Southeast Asia Towers Watson Hussain Ahmad is a Senior Consulting Actuary in Towers Watson’s Singapore office. He has spent over 7 years working in various countries in Asia, with particular focus on Southeast Asia, including Indonesia. Hussain currently has responsibility for Towers Watson’s General Insurance M&A work across Asia, and Capital Management business in Southeast Asia. In Indonesia, his experience includes work on market entry strategy, Motor distribution strategy, loss reserving and M&A due diligence. Prior to his move back to Asia, Hussain worked with Towers Watson in the U.S., primarily involved with reserving work for US and Bermudan insurance and reinsurance companies. Hussain holds a Master of Finance degree in Financial Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in Actuarial Science. He is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society, Singapore Actuarial Society and the Actuarial Society of Malaysia.
Mr George Attard Managing Director, Analytics Aon Benfield Asia George joined Aon Re in July 2008 and is based in Singapore. As Managing Director, Analytics, George is responsible for business development, coordination and provision of Aon Benfield’s analytical capabilities, along with providing operational support for Aon Benfield Asia. George has almost 20 years of experience in financial services including property & casualty (re)insurance, banking and finance, life (re)insurance and pensions in various roles including consulting, pricing & product actuarial, management and underwriting. Prior to joining Aon Benfield, George worked in various actuarial roles. He was a Senior Actuary and Underwriter for Imagine Group in Sydney for five years, responsible for originating business in Asia Pacific as well as structuring and pricing transactions globally. He was also the Director for Centre Re for two years where he supported the underwriting team providing structure and pricing advice. George also acted as Pricing and Product Actuary for two years with Gerling Global Life Reinsurance where he was involved in all aspects of actuarial work in a life reinsurance environment; and he was a Consulting Actuary with Mercer Human Resource Consulting for nine years managing portfolio of small to medium size clients and provides direct consulting support. George holds a Bachelor of Economics degree and he is also a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia.
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Panel Discussion: The Development of the South East Asian Insurance Markets: Regulation and Credit Rating, Friend or Foe? Mr Kenrick Law Executive Vice President, Strategic Business Asia Capital Reinsurance Group Pte Ltd Kenrick Law joined the reinsurance industry in 1996 with Swiss Re Zurich. After received extensive training on various reinsurance products in both Switzerland and South Africa, he returned to Hong Kong in 1998 as a casualty treaty underwriter. In 2000, he was promoted to be responsible for the casualty treaty business for the Greater China Region. He then relocated to Singapore in 2003 to manage the Casualty Treaty portfolio of South East Asia. In July 2006, he returned to Hong Kong to head up the Casualty Treaty Underwriting Desk for Asia for Swiss Re. Kenrick joined Asia Capital Reinsurance Group in March 2007 to head up the Casualty Underwriting team. His expertise includes Motor, Personal Accident, Workmen’s Compensation and General Liability. As from April 2010, he is in charge of the Strategic Business Unit, which spearheads new strategic business opportunities, as well as manages the relationship with key clients. During his years in Asia, Kenrick has represented Swiss Re and the reinsurance industry in various insurance associations, e.g. the Convenor of the Liability Subcommittee of Reinsurers’ Forum in Hong Kong, and member of Motor committee in Malaysia. He holds a Master Degree in Economics from University of Toronto (Canada) as well as Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from McGill University (Canada).
Mr Erwin H. Nokeman Head of Takaful Business Operation PT. Asuransi Jasa Indonesia (Persero) Erwin is a (re)insurance and (re)takaful practitioner with more than a decade of in-depth experience giving him a sound knowledge of Indonesian and regional non-life (re)insurance and (re)takaful market and regulation. He is responsible for developing the Takaful Business Unit (takaful window) at PT. Asuransi Jasa Indonesia (Persero), a leading insurance company in Indonesia. He oversees all activities and operations of the business, including underwriting, retakaful, claims handling, marketing planning, shariah and regulatory compliance, budgeting, investment, and IT systems. Erwin is a chartered insurance practitioner from CII (ACII) and holds an Associateship from the Malaysian Insurance Institute (AMII) and also an Associateship from the Indonesian Insurance Instutute (AAAIK). He graduated with an MBA from the University of Liverpool, England and also holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree from Trisakti University in Jakarta.
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Panel Discussion: The Development of the South East Asian Insurance Markets: Regulation and Credit Rating, Friend or Foe? Mr Moungmo Lee General Manager, Analytics A.M. Best Asia-Pacific Ltd MoungMo Lee has been with A.M. Best since 2000. He is responsible for the analytics of A.M. Best’s ratings in the Asia-Pacific region. Prior to assuming his current role, MoungMo served as the lead analyst for numerous companies in A.M. Best’s AsiaPacific portfolio. Before joining A.M. Best, Moungmo worked for Siemens AG and Hypo Bank in Germany. MM received his bachelor’s degree in economics from ChungAng University and his master’s in economics from Seoul National University.
Dr Roger Sellek Chief Executive Officer A.M. Best – EMEA & Asia Pacific Roger Sellek is based in London and oversees A.M. Best’s rating, information services and news businesses throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. Prior to joining A.M. Best, Roger was commercial director for Lloyd’s of London for six years, responsible for the market’s strategic business relationships with its investor base, brokers, the rating agencies and the financial analyst community. Shortly after joining Lloyd’s in 1996, Roger was appointed head of commercial policy and subsequently became managing director of Lloyd’s Market Risk Unit, where he directed the development and application of the market’s risk-based capital system. He had earlier worked as a consultant to the Equitas Project, assuming management responsibility for the analysis of all non-APH liabilities. In addition to 15 years of extensive experience and achievement in the insurance and reinsurance sectors, Roger has a long academic background, graduating with a BSc in mathematical physics from the University of Exeter in 1978 and with a PhD three years later. Roger also holds an MBA in strategic management from Imperial College at the University of London. Between 1981 and 1992, Roger carried out post-doctoral research at the University of Cambridge and worked in a number of academic positions in the United Kingdom and overseas, including as a lecturer in applied mathematics at the University of Sydney, Australia. He also spent 18 months as the National Squash Coach for Thailand.
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