Overview of Reinsurance Market and Services
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What significant financial metric is demonstrated by the retention rate in the reinsurance market?

  • The total amount of premiums paid
  • The number of policies issued
  • The total claims paid out
  • The proportion of risk retained by insurers (correct)

Which sector does the distribution of gross insurance premiums primarily reflect?

  • The global insurance market
  • The health insurance sector
  • Lines of business within Vietnam's insurance market (correct)
  • Reinsurance pricing strategies

What type of data is central to understanding Vietnam's reinsurance market performance in FY 2022?

  • Distribution of net retained premiums (correct)
  • Historical trends in global reinsurance
  • Retention rates across different companies
  • Consumer satisfaction with insurance services

How is the financial landscape of the reinsurance market assessed in Vietnam?

<p>Through analysis of annual reports from the insurance authorities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is primarily analyzed in the retention rate data for FY 2022?

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Who introduced old age pensions and accident insurance in Germany?

<p>Otto von Bismarck (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the Cologne Reinsurance Company established?

<p>1843 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the first American reinsurance company?

<p>Reinsurance Company of America (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant event led to the establishment of the Cologne Reinsurance Company?

<p>A great fire in Hamburg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year did a notable reinsurance contract occur, involving Guilano Grillo?

<p>1370 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Guilano Grillo manage the risk for the ship's voyage?

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What is one of the earliest forms of reinsurance mentioned?

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Which company was established following a major fire in Glarus?

<p>Schweizerische Rückversicherungsgesellschaft (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the total capital increased to on 20/7/2023?

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What was the revenue and total assets of the company in 2013?

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What was the financial capability rating of A.M Best in relation to the company?

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Who holds the largest share in the company's equity structure?

<p>SCIC (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

On what date did PVI increase its charter capital to 728 billion VND?

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When did the company receive the approval certificate for its name change to Hanoi Re?

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What was the company's profit after tax in 2013?

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What percentage of shares is held by 12 insurance companies in the equity structure?

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What significant event led to the establishment of the Swiss Reinsurance Company?

<p>The great fire of Glarus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year did the practice of retrocession begin?

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Which organization was the first to transfer fire business to 'Riunione Adriatica'?

<p>Compagnie d’Assurance contre l’incendie in France (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial capital of PVI Re when it was established in July 2011?

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When did Bảo Việt dominate the reinsurance market in Vietnam?

<p>Before 1994 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What year did PVI Re become the first Vietnamese reinsurer rated by A.M. Best?

<p>2012 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which company became a strategic shareholder of PVI Re in 2008?

<p>Swiss Re (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant change took place at PVI Re in October 2013?

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What is the primary purpose of a reinsurance agreement?

<p>To transfer risk under insurance policies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of reinsurance?

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What does the ceding company do in a reinsurance contract?

<p>Transfer risk to the reinsurer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is true about the content of a reinsurance contract compared to the original insurance contract?

<p>It does not alter the original contract's content and validity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by a 'cut through' clause in a reinsurance contract?

<p>It allows direct claims between the insured and reinsurer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a reinsurer do in a reinsurance agreement?

<p>Accept the risk and indemnify losses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes reinsurance?

<p>It is a contract between insurers to share risk (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is incorrect regarding the reinsurance process?

<p>The ceding company always loses money on reinsurance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'cession' refer to in the context of reinsurance?

<p>The practice of transferring a portion of insured liability to another insurer. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the activities involved in reinsurance according to the Law on Insurance Business?

<p>Accepting reinsurance is not limited to entire liabilities only. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a reinsurance enterprise?

<p>To accept the reinsurance of liabilities initially insured by other enterprises. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Law on Insurance Business, what is a characteristic of insurance enterprises?

<p>They must follow both insurance-related laws and other relevant laws. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the reinsurance business as defined in the Law on Insurance Business?

<p>It requires payment of premiums for transferring liabilities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What change is noted in the Law on Insurance Business from 2000 to 2022 regarding insurance enterprises?

<p>Insurance enterprises are now recognized for their ability to engage in reinsurance activities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can an insurer engage in reinsurance activities?

<p>They must operate under the specific laws regulating insurance. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of reinsurance, which entity can an insurance business transfer its liability to?

<p>Any other reinsurers, including foreign organizations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one key requirement for an insurance enterprise to conduct insurance and reinsurance activities?

<p>They must follow both the law on insurance and relevant laws. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do reinsurance enterprises primarily engage in?

<p>Transferring part of their insured liabilities to other entities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Reinsurance

The process of transferring risk from the original insurer (ceding company) to another insurer (reinsurer). The reinsurer agrees to cover a portion or all of the potential losses.

Ceding Company (Reinsured)

The original insurer who transfers a portion of their risk to a reinsurer.

Reinsurer

The insurer who accepts the transferred risk from the ceding company.

Reinsurance Premium

The payment made by the ceding company to the reinsurer for assuming the risk.

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Reinsurance Commission

The amount of money the reinsurer pays the ceding company for each policy reinsured.

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Reinsurance Contract

A new contract that is created when a ceding company transfers risk to a reinsurer.

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Cut-Through Clause

A clause in the reinsurance contract that allows the reinsurer to directly pay the policyholder in case of a claim. It bypasses the ceding company.

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Full Coverage Reinsurance

A reinsurance arrangement where the reinsurer takes on the entire risk of the ceding company.

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Cologne Reinsurance Company

The first independent reinsurance company, established in Germany in 1843.

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Munich Reinsurance Company

A well-known reinsurance company founded in Germany in 1880.

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Reinsurance Company of America

The first American reinsurance company, but it was liquidated in 1890.

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Schweizerische Ruckversicherungsgesellschaft (Swiss Reinsurance Company)

A Swiss reinsurance company founded in 1863, following a major fire in Glarus.

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Reinsurance Transfer

The practice of transferring a portion of an insurance policy's risk from one insurance company to another.

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1370: Early Reinsurance

The year 1370, marking the first recorded instance of a contract that spread risk among multiple risk takers.

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Retention Rate

The percentage of insurance premiums retained by an insurance company after transferring a portion to reinsurers.

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Distribution of Gross Insurance Premiums

The distribution of gross insurance premiums across different types of insurance, showing the focus areas of the insurance market.

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Distribution of Net Retained Premiums

The distribution of net insurance premiums retained by the insurance company after reinsurance, revealing how much risk the company directly bears.

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Annual Report of Vietnam Insurance Market

The annual report of Vietnam's insurance market, providing insights into the country's insurance industry trends, performance, and regulations.

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Ceding Company

The original insurance company that transfers a portion of its risk to a reinsurer.

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Swiss Reinsurance Company

Swiss Reinsurance Company, founded in 1863, is a significant player in the reinsurance industry.

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Retrocession

The act of a reinsurance company transferring a portion of its risk to another reinsurer.

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Early Retrocession Example

The practice of transferring reinsurance business amongst companies dates back to at least 1854.

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Reinsurance Performance

The financial performance of reinsurance companies, measured by metrics like gross premiums, net retained premiums, and profits.

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Vietnam's Early Reinsurance Market

Before 1994, Vietnam's reinsurance market was solely managed by Bảo Việt, primarily ceding reinsurance to international markets.

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Gross Premiums

The total amount of premium collected by a reinsurance company before sharing any reinsured premiums with other reinsurers.

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VINARE

Established in 1994, VINARE is a state-owned Vietnamese reinsurance company that later went public.

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Net Retained Premiums

The amount of premium that a reinsurance company keeps after sharing reinsured premiums with other reinsurers.

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Reinsurance Market

The market for reinsurance services, which involves the transfer of risk between reinsurance companies and insurance companies.

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PVIRE

PVI Holdings' subsidiary, PVIRE is a Vietnamese professional reinsurance company founded in 2011. It was the first Vietnamese reinsurance company to receive international financial strength ratings from A.M. Best.

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VINARE-Swiss Re Partnership

VINARE's strategic partnership with Swiss Re in 2008, with Swiss Re holding a 25% stake, demonstrates the importance of international collaborations in the reinsurance sector.

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Vietnamese Reinsurance Growth

Both VINARE and PVIRE have experienced significant growth through capital increases and strategic investments, indicating the dynamic nature of the Vietnamese reinsurance market.

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Cession

The act of an insurance company or reinsurer transferring a portion of its insured liability to another insurer, reinsurer, or international insurance organization.

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Insurance Enterprise

A business that involves both insurance and reinsurance activities.

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Reinsurance Pool

The practice of redistributing risk among multiple insurers involved in reinsurance agreements.

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Facultative Reinsurance

A term used to describe reinsurance that covers a specific risk or type of policy.

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Treaty Reinsurance

A type of reinsurance agreement that covers a group of similar policies for an entire period of time.

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Study Notes

Reinsurance Market and Services

  • The presentation is about the reinsurance market and services.
  • The lecturer is Nguyá»…n Tiến HÆ°ng MBA.
  • The email for the lecturer is [email protected].

Overview of Reinsurance

  • Module 1 is an overview of reinsurance.
  • It covers definitions, history, and regulations.

Definitions of Reinsurance

  • Reinsurance is a new assurance, performed by a new policy, on the same risk.
  • It aims to indemnify original insurers.
  • Both policies are in existence simultaneously.
  • A simple definition is an insurer (reinsurer) accepting all or part of another insurer's (ceding company) risk.

Key Features of Reinsurance

  • Reinsurance creates a new contract.
  • It doesn't change the original insurance contract's validity or contents.
  • The ceding company can cede all or part of their liability.
  • The reinsurance contract does not establish legal liability between the insured and reinsurer. (exceptions apply)

History of Insurance & Reinsurance

  • Early examples of insurance concepts date back to the Code of Hammurabi (1754 BCE).
  • The concept of "general average" was developed in Rhodes in the first millennium BCE.
  • Ideas of cooperation and guilds were found in Roman societal structures.
  • The Great Fire of London (1666) spurred the development of insurance companies in the UK.
  • Lloyd's, established in 1688, is a prominent example.
  • Notable figures like Benjamin Franklin established early insurance companies in America.
  • Insurance concepts and practices evolved gradually across various regions and historical periods. Early reinsurance companies also emerged, like the Cologne Reinsurance Company (established in 1843), driven by practical necessity related to large-scale risks.

Vietnam's Reinsurance Market

  • The Vietnamese reinsurance market, including VINARE (Vietnam National Reinsurance Company) and PVIRE (PVI Reinsurance JSC), has grown from the 1990s.
  • Performance data, such as written premium income, reinsurance premiums, and net retained premiums, are provided for years between 2018-2022.
  • Different lines of business within the insurance sector are presented, alongside their corresponding premium figures. This provides insights into the makeup and distribution of the insurance market in Vietnam.
  • Retention rates vary by line of business (e.g., Guarantee Insurance, Agriculture insurance, Automobile insurance etc...).

Regulations on Reinsurance

  • Laws like the Law on Insurance Business (2000 & 2022) regulate insurance & reinsurance practices.
  • They cover definitions of reinsurance business, permissible activities, and legal responsibilities of entities involved.

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