Download or read book An Analysis of Efficiency of General Insurance Industry in India written by Abhijit Sinha and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is well known that the overall insurance sector in India has been undergoing a series of reforms from time to time. The drastic change that re-designed the contours of the industry is the implementation of the Malhotra Committee Recommendations which opened up the landscape to the private non-life insurers in 2000. The present study has been taken up to determine the efficiency of the non-life sector and the insurers using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). The empirical research also aims to statistically test whether there is any year-wise significant difference between the two sectors in respect of the overall efficiency. For the purpose, appropriate statistical test is applied. The study is based on secondary data collected from the Insurance Regulatory Authority of India (IRDA) Annual Reports. The sample size for this study is twelve including all the four insurers from the public sector and the remaining from the private sector. The results of the analysis showed that in terms of technical and pure technical efficiency, the overall result of the public sector surpasses that of the private. However, the findings of the Mann-Whitney U Test revealed that the result with respect to the statistical difference is mixed.
Download or read book The Life Insurance Industry in India written by Tapas Kumar Parida and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-12-28 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book traces the development and analyses the performance of life insurance industry in India, since inception of this sector, using different business indicators over the years. It discusses the evolution and changing features of the Indian insurance industry in 3 phases: phase I from 1818 to 1956, phase II from 1956 to 2000 (known as the nationalisation period) and phase III post 2000 (called the post reform period). The book also measures the relative efficiency and productivity of the life insurance industry in India for the post-reform period, by employing Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). Despite the fact that the life insurance sector recorded a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17% in terms of total premiums and 21% in terms of new business premium collections during the post reform period, the insurers continue to grapple with the issue of profitability. Against this background, the book presents results on the factors determining profitability of the life insurance companies using measures of efficiency and competition. By helping regulatory authorities determine the future course of action in the context of entry of foreign insurers and also in establishing a level playing field, the book has important policy implications.
Download or read book Indian Life and Health Insurance Industry written by Novi Dewan and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-08-29 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Novi Dewan establishes a status quo of the Indian health and life insurance industry and discusses the best practices for various elements of the marketing mix. She complements secondary research with recent empirical data accentuating the emerging opportunities and challenges in the Indian Insurance Industry by using standardized interviews with opinion leaders and CEOs of several insurers.
Download or read book Efficiency Analysis of the Public Sector General Insurance Companies written by Manjit Singh and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the insurance sector has a dominant role to play in the financial system, many reforms were introduced in this sector. The main objective of the insurance sector reforms was to increase the efficiency and productivity of the insurance sector. In India, the market share of public insurance companies has been challenged in recent years by a variety of forces - from Internet disintermediation to aggressive marketing by new entrants, financial services deregulation, compliance pressure and competition from other investment vehicles. It is essential to study whether these reforms provided the desired results. The study attempts to compare the efficiency of Indian public sector general insurance companies during the pre- and post-reform periods. The study is mainly based on the secondary data and assesses the effect of reforms on the efficiency of the public sector general insurance companies. A comparison has been made of all the four public sector general insurance companies during the pre- and post-reform period. The pre-reform period includes 1993-94 to 1999-00, and the post-reform period includes 2000-01 to 2007-08. To evaluate the efficiency, Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) approach has been used. The results reveal that the efficiency of the public sector general insurance companies is higher in the post-reform period than the pre-reform period.
Download or read book Efficiency and Productivity Analyses of Public Sector General Insurance Firms in India written by Joy Chakraborty and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the rising presence of private players after the enactment of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) Act in 1999, the four major public sector general insurance firms in India, namely, the National Insurance Company Limited, Oriental Insurance Company Limited, New India Assurance Company Limited and the United India Insurance Company Limited continued to dominate the Indian general insurance sector with a collective market share of 50.24% at the end of the FY 2014-15. However, the significant decline in the market shares of the state-owned general insurers, with an abrupt rise in the footfall of private players, has eventually raised concerns about their operational efficiency and productivity growth in the country's general insurance sector. The present study addresses the efficiency and productivity issues of the four major public sector general insurance firms in India against the backdrop of the US financial crisis of 2007-08. The study applies the nonparametric Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) to evaluate the technical and scale efficiency scores along with total factor productivity changes of the four public sector non-life insurance companies during the post-deregulation study period from 2008-09 to 2014-15. The results of the study show United India Insurance Company as the most technically and scale efficient player, whereas the National Insurance Company was found to be the most productive player among the public sector general insurance firms during the period.
Download or read book Decision Making Methods for Evaluation of Efficiency of General Insurance Companies in Malaysia A Comparative Study written by ZHAO LOON WANG and published by Infinite Study. This book was released on with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper proposes an integration of two neutrosophic based multi-criteria decision makingbmethods, namely the neutrosophic data analytical hierarchy process (NDAHP) and the Technique of OrderbPreference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) with maximizing deviation method, both based onbthe single-valued neutrosophic set (SVNS) to evaluate the ef ciency of general insurance companies inbMalaysia.
Download or read book Efficiency and Productivity Analyses of General Insurance Firms in India written by Joy Chakraborty and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present study compares 12 general insurance companies in India in respect of technical and scale efficiencies, in addition to their Total Factor Productivity (TFP) scores, in a two output-two input framework for the period 2006-07 to 2015-16 using the non-parametric Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and Malmquist TFP index. The results revealed that the observed public sector general insurers exhibited higher mean technical efficiency and scale efficiency scores than the sampled private sector general insurers, when 'net premiums earned' and 'income from investments' were considered as output indicators covering all the years of the study period, both under the assumptions of constant returns to scale and variable returns to scale. But a comparison of the TFP scores reflected a marginally higher mean TFP growth rate in favor of the observed private sector general insurers than their public sector counterparts, in respect of both the output indicators over the study period.
Download or read book Underwriting Efficiency of Non Life Insurance Industry in India written by Nikita Singhal and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purpose: Insurance companies earn their profits through underwriting of premium from various policies and investing in various securities. If, premiums collected will not be adequate to cover the cost of coverage, insurance companies will confront underwriting loss. The purpose of this paper is to assess underwriting efficiency of non-life insurance industry in India.Design/methodology/approach: DEA models have been applied on two inputs (Share Capital and Total Investment) and three outputs (Profit, Net Premium and Investment Income). This study focuses upon nineteen non-life insurance companies operating in India over a period of five years from 2011-12 to 2015-16. Findings: Underwriting efficiency of non-life insurance industry has declined on both BCC model and CCR model from 2011-12 to 2014-15. However, it slightly improved in the year 2015-16. The study further highlights that during all years under study, four (21 per cent) to eight (42 per cent) non-life insurers have been found on the CRS frontier and seven (37 per cent) to twelve (63 per cent) non-life insurers have been found on the VRS frontier. With regard to scale efficiency issues, four (21 per cent) to eight (42 per cent) companies have been operated at their most productive scale over the study period. Research limitations/implications: Paper has successfully developed underwriting model for insurance companies. Taking clue from findings, insurance companies could deal with various underwriting related challenges in their respective companies. Originality/value: The paper uses DEA models to assess underwriting efficiency of insurance companies not discusses so far in previous studies.
Download or read book Risk Management in General Insurance Business in India written by Krishan Kumar Pandey and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the years, the general insurance companies have been undertaking extensive risk management activities to safeguard the investor as well as investment. In the present-day scenario the two aspects which are of great importance to the general insurance industry are: firstly, the opportunities in the Indian general insurance market and the resulting focus of players on achieving business growth and secondly, the ongoing process of calibrated de-tariffing. Though de-tariffing has provided players with significant opportunities in tapping markets and in coming times may provide even more opportunities, it has placed the onus of correct pricing on the players themselves. This has resulted in players preparing and emphasizing more on identifying risk parameters and pricing products based on risks. The players, under the immediate response to the pressure of a free-market scenario, have dropped the rates even in hitherto non-profitable businesses. An efficient risk assessment and management in general insurance industry is very important due to the entry of private players, corresponding policy changes and the present-day fact of unprofitable books and erosion of capital resulting from unmanageable claim ratios. The present study attempts to identify the various risk management tools applied by the general insurance companies in India and performs a time series analysis of the performance of general insurance business in India in the post-liberalization and postprivatization era.
Download or read book Growth And Performance Of General Insurance Sector In India written by Fredrick Odoyo and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present study pertains to analysis and projection of growth and performance of General Insurance Sector in India. The major focus of the study is to evaluate the role of the Government in regulating the insurance industry and on the growth and performance and marketing strategies. The analysis revealed that the general Insurance penetration in India is very low as compared to international standards in general and in rural sector in particular. Liberalization of this sector has contributed a lot of opportunities for the growth of the rural market. The study found that the employees of the private sector insurance companies are more acquainted with the application of information and communication system than those from public sector firms, and consumers have less choice of products in the absence of tailor-made products to suit different categories of people. The private sector insurance companies are more cost-effective. The study will contribute to enhance the present knowledge in the field of insurance. The study recommends that the insurance regulatory and development authority should give more thrust on quality, service and discipline by insurers and related agencies.
Download or read book Performance of Indian Non Life Insurance Industry written by Rohit Kumar and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The contours of insurance business have been changing across the globe and the rippling effect of the same can be observed in the Indian market as well. The insurance industry of India has started to reveal the potential after the process of reforms were started. The changing insurance industry dynamics present many opportunities for insurers, but capturing these opportunities requires a well-defined and proactive business response. An attempt has been made to examine the effect of reforms on the performance of the Non-Life Insurance companies, in terms of financial performance, efficiency and productivity evaluation with Data Envelopment Analysis and to assess the comparative service quality level thereof using SERVQUAL Model and finally to identify the gaps in the performance so as to make suggestions to improve the performance of the Non-life Insurance Industry in India. This book deals with a comprehensive evaluation of Indian Non-Life Insurance Industry with the post liberalization focus and presents an in-depth analysis of the various dimensions of performance of the various players in the Indian market.
Download or read book Handbook of International Insurance written by J. David Cummins and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-12-23 with total page 1000 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of International Insurance: Between Global Dynamics and Local Contingencies analyzes key trends in the insurance industry in more than 15 important national insurance markets that represent over 90 percent of world insurance premiums. Well-known academics from Europe, the Americas and Asia examine their own national insurance markets, including the competitive structure, product and service innovations, and regulatory developments. The book provides academics and executives with an unprecedented range of information about today’s insurance markets. This book also provides important 'new' information on the evolution of the financial sector worldwide and comprehensive chapters on reinsurance, Lloyd’s of London, alternative risk transfer, South and East Asian insurance markets, and European insurance markets. Setting the stage is an overview chapter by the editors focusing on overall conclusions on globalization.
Download or read book An Evaluation of Investment Performance of Private Life Insurance Industry in India written by S. Husain Ashraf and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) model is used to provide valuable information on investment efficiency of private life insurance industry in India. This study utilizes two inputs (shareholders' investments and policyholders' investments) and two outputs (net returns on investments to the shareholders and net returns on investments to the policyholders). This study focuses upon 20 private life insurance companies operating in India over a period of 4 years from 2010-11 to 2013-14. Since this study attempts to maximize output, an output oriented DEA model is used. The study finds that investment efficiency of private life insurance industry has improved on Banker, Charnes and Cooper (BCC) model and Charnes, Cooper and Rhodes (CCR) model. The study further highlights that during all years under study, 15% to 40% life insurance companies have been found on the CRS frontier and 40% to 60% life insurance companies have been found on the VRS frontier. With regard to scale efficiency issues, 15% to 40% companies have been operated at their most productive scale over the study period.
Download or read book Insurance and Issues in Financial Soundness written by Nigel Davies and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2003-07-01 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper explores insurance as a source of financial system vulnerability. It provides a brief overview of the insurance industry and reviews the risks it faces, as well as several recent failures of insurance companies that had systemic implications. Assimilation of banking-type activities by life insurers appears to be the key systemic vulnerability. Building on this experience and the experience gained under the FSAP, the paper proposes key indicators that should be compiled and used for surveillance of financial soundness of insurance companies and the insurance sector as a whole.
Download or read book An Empirical Analysis of Life Insurance Industry in India written by Harpreet Singh Bedi and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since inception the Indian life insurance industry passed through many hurdles and hindrances in order to attain the present status. However, the income earning capacity, eagerness and awareness of the general public are the key determinants of the growth of any insurance industry. In the Indian context, the insurance habits among the general public during the independence decade was rare but there was a remarkable improvement in the Indian insurance industry soon after the economic reform era (1991) due to healthy competition from many national as well as international private insurance players. In this paper attempt has been made to analyse the overall performance of Life Insurance Industry of India between pre- and post economic reform era. To measure the current status, volume of competitions and challenges faced by the Life Insurance Corporation of India and to measure the effectiveness of investment strategy of LIC over the period 1980 to 2009. Data were analysed by using T test and Anova. The study reveals that there is a tremendous growth in the performance of Indian Life Insurance industry and LIC due to the policy of LPG. Insurance industry also improved a lot due to the emergence of Private sector and opening up for foreign players. Further there is also a huge change in the investment pattern of LIC. There is a increasing trend toward the investment in Stock market by LIC from 60% to 93% from 1980 to 2009 due to the effective regulation of SEBI and increasing transparency of stock market.
Download or read book BI Growth in Indian Insurance Sector written by Prithvi Yadav and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The insurance industry is now witnessing new competition in the market (such as risk management, branding, fraud, ROI, operational efficiency, etc.), due to which, insurers find themselves fighting in a larger battlefield. In this competitive world a successful insurer would be the one who is intelligent enough to have the foresight of the market and builds strategies to gain an edge over the competitors. A large pool of customers, increasing per capita income and low insurance penetration in developing countries such as China, India, Brazil, Thailand, make these insurance markets potential high growth candidates. In today's increasingly competitive business environment, Business Intelligence (BI) solution acts as a key factor. To stay ahead of the competition insurance companies require the ability to predict and also respond to the trends in the marketplace. This paper attempts to understand the challenges faced by the Indian insurance industry in view of the presence of multinational insurance companies in India which are equipped with up-to-date BI tools. BI tools applied on data collected from local insurance companies reveal that customer-oriented approach has been lacking. At the same, Indian companies are showing readiness to catch up with the BI era in order to move along with multinational companies. The current study shows the potentiality of the Indian insurance market in context of the global market and the case study applies some BI tools (Decision Tree Analysis and Multinomial Logistic Regression) on the data of an insurance company, availed by a local agent. The results generated by the tools have been validated by comparing them, and thus, it is shown that these tools are much appropriate for analysis of insurance data in a BI environment.
Download or read book An Analysis of Efficiency in the European Insurance Industry written by Annalisa Croce and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
