"Slovenia Insurance Report Q3 2014" Now Available at Fast Market Research

Boston, MA -- (SBWire) -- 08/11/2014 --As of mid-2014, the latest reports from the insurers' trade association and from t he companies themselves confirm that the current situation and the future prospects of Slovenia's insurance sector remain uninspiring. In both major segments, it is possible to identify constraints on the growth in premiums which will likely apply for much of the forecast period. Some of the multi-nationals who are present in Slovenia may rethink their commitment to the market

In recent years, life premiums have suffered as a result of volatility in euro area financial markets, which has had a serious impact on sales of unit linked products. In theory, the stabilisation in markets, thanks to the clear commitment of the European Central Bank (ECB) and other central banks to very accommodative monetary policies, should be helpful. In practice, data from the trade association confirms that life premiums (and non-life premiums) were lower in the first four months of 2014 than they had been in the previous corresponding period.

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Another recent key development is Nova KBM's sale of its 51% stake in Zavarovalnica Maribor to Sava Re and SOD. After Triglav, the majority state-owned former monopoly, Maribor is the second-largest (composite) local insurer. Nova KBM was looking to sell mainly because it is keen to boost its overall capital, in line with the recommendations of the European Banking Authority. In 2011, Maribor accounted for just over one-eighths of the premiums written in each of the life and the non-life segments. KD Group has announced a major reorganisation, and it clearly looking to expand the footprint of its insurance operations Adriatic Slovenica and KD Life outside Slovenia. Meanwhile, Triglav's management has been taking a number of steps to boost profitability.

Premiums and profits in the non-life segment appear to have remained fairly resilient in the non-life segment, in spite of a difficult economic environment and, for some players,...

The Slovenia Insurance Report has been researched at source and features Business Monitor International (BMI)'s independent assessment and forecasts for the insurance sector. It examines industry developments, key growth drivers and risk management projections, including the macroeconomic situation, government policy, regulatory environment and the level of development and potential for growth, broken down by line. Leading insurers are profiled, covering premiums, products and services and competitive positioning.

BMI's Slovenia Insurance Report provides professionals, consultancies, government departments, regulatory bodies and researchers with independent forecasts and regional competitive intelligence on the Slovenian insurance industry.

Key Benefits

- Benchmark BMI's independent insurance industry forecasts for Slovenia to test other views - a key input for successful budgeting and strategic business planning in Slovenia's insurance market.
- Target business opportunities and risks in Slovenia through our reviews of latest industry trends, regulatory changes and major deals, investments and macroeconomic developments.
- Exploit latest competitive intelligence on your competitors, partners and clients via our Company Profiles (inc. SWOTs, KPIs and latest activity).

Coverage

BMI Industry View

Summary of BMI's key industry forecasts and views, covering the Life and Non-Life segments, the evolving competitive landscape and business operational risks.

Industry SWOT Analysis

Analysis of the major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats within the insurance sector and within the broader political, economic and business environment.

Regional Outlook

Individual analysis of both Life and Non-Life insurance sector developments and prospects across developed states and emerging markets - supported by BMI's global industry growth forecasts. This is followed by an in-depth evaluation of region- and country-specific trends, focusing on BMI's country-by-country market growth data.

Business Environment Rankings

BMI's Insurance Business Environment Rankings provide a country-comparative Risk-Reward Rankings index aimed at investors (Life and Non-Life) in the insurance market.

The rankings methodology makes sophisticated use of over 40 industry, economic and demographic data points and is part of BMI's integrated Country Risk-Industry Rankings products.

BMI Industry Forecasts

Historic data series (2008-2012) and forecasts to end-2018 for key industry and economic indicators (see list below) supported by explicit assumptions, plus analysis of key risks to the main forecasts. Indicators include:

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