Research and Markets: The Insurance Industry in Israel, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2016

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vc38s7/the_insurance) has announced the addition of the "The Insurance Industry in Israel, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2016" report to their offering.

“The Insurance Industry in Israel, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2016”

The Israeli insurance industry grew in gross written premium value at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% during the review period. The top ten insurance companies accounted for 92.0% of the overall gross written premium in 2011, making the Israeli insurance industry highly concentrated. Overall, Migdal led the Israeli insurance industry in the review period. In Israel, 90% of the insurance products were sold by brokers and agents in 2011. Given Israel's heavy dependence on trade with the US, the US stock market's fall significantly affected Israel's economic and financial situation during the recession.

Key Highlights

- The Israeli insurance industry grew in gross written premium value at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% during the review period.

- The top ten insurance companies accounted for 92% of the overall gross written premium in 2011, making the Israeli insurance industry highly concentrated.

- In Israel, 90% of the insurance products were sold by brokers and agents in 2011.

- Given Israel's heavy dependence on trade with the US, the US stock market's fall significantly affected Israel's economic and financial situation during the recession.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Executive Summary

2 Introduction

3 Israeli Insurance Industry Overview

3.1 Industry Definition

3.2 Israeli Insurance Industry - Size, 2007-2016

3.3 Key Industry Trends and Drivers

3.4 Regulation

3.5 Challenges

4 Market Segmentation

4.1 Life Insurance Growth Prospects

4.2 Non-Life Insurance Growth Prospects by Category

4.3 Personal Accident and Health Insurance Growth Prospects by Category

4.4 Reinsurance Size by Insurance Segment, 2007-2016

5 Competitive Landscape

6 Macroeconomic Indicators

6.1 GDP at Constant Prices (US Dollars)

6.2 GDP per Capita at Constant Prices (US Dollars)

6.3 GDP at Current Prices (US Dollars)

6.4 Construction Output at Current Prices (US$ Billion)

6.5 Construction Net Output at Current Prices as a Percentage of GDP

6.6 Arable Land

6.7 Exports as a Percentage of GDP

6.8 Number of Air Passengers

6.9 Healthcare Expenditure per Capita

6.10 Employed Population

6.11 Annual Disposable Income

6.12 Annual Disposable Income per Capita

6.13 Total Population

7 Appendix

Companies Mentioned

- Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd

- Harel Insurance Investments and Financial Services Ltd

- Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd

- The Phoenix Holdings Ltd

- Menora Mivtachim Holdings Ltd

- Ayalon Holdings Ltd

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