Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/21/2014 -- The Dutch personal accident and health insurance segment was the largest segment in the industry in 2012, accounting for a 58.8% share of the industry's total gross written premiums. The health category was among the largest of all the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, with a per-capita expenditure in healthcare of EUR3,896.2 (US$5,009) in 2012. An increase in total healthcare expenditure and the introduction of national healthcare reforms in 2006 drove growth in the segment at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.0% during the review period (2008-2012). The segment's gross written premium value reached EUR44.7 billion (US$57.5 billion) in 2012, of which health insurance accounted for 89.3%.

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Key Highlights

- The Netherlands is one of the largest spenders on healthcare among the OECD countries
- The growth of the health category was primarily driven by the introduction of a new healthcare system in January 2006, which replaced the earlier dual system
- The claims ratio of the personal accident and health segment increased during the review period, due to a rise in health insurance claims following the introduction of compulsory health insurance in 2006
- Personal accident and health insurers operating in the Netherlands are heavily dependent on their direct marketing networks for the distribution of products
- The segment is highly concentrated with the 10 leading companies accounting for 83.1% of the total personal accident gross written premium income and 72.9% of the total healthcare gross written premium in 2012

Scope

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the personal accident and health insurance segment in the Netherlands:

- It provides historical values for the Dutch personal accident and health insurance segment for the report's 2008-2012 review period and forecast figures for the 2012-2017 forecast period.
- It offers a detailed analysis of the key sub-segments in Dutch personal accident and health insurance segment, along with market forecasts until 2017.
- It covers an exhaustive list of parameters, including written premium, incurred loss, loss ratio, commissions and expenses, combined ratio, frauds and crimes, total assets, total investment income and retentions.
- It analyses the various distribution channels for personal accident and health insurance products in the Netherlands.
- Using Porter's industry-standard "Five Forces" analysis, it details the competitive landscape in the Netherlands for the personal accident and health insurance segment.
- It provides a detailed analysis of the reinsurance segment in the Netherlands and its growth prospects.
- It profiles the top personal accident and health insurance companies in the Netherlands and outlines the key regulations affecting them.

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Companies Mentioned in this Report: Centrale Zorgverzekeraars Groep, Zilveren Kruis Achmea Zorgverzekeringen NV, VGZ Zorgverzekeraar NV, Menzis Zorgverzekeraar N.V, Agis Zorgverzekeringen NV, Achmea Schadeverzekeringen NV, Unive Zorg NV, IZA Zorgverzekeraar NV, Nationale-Nederlanden Schadeverzekering Maatschappij NV, Delta Lloyd Schadeverzekering NV

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