Emerging Market and Investment Opportunities in the Mexican Motor Insurance Industry to 2016

Synopsis

The report provides top-level market analysis, information and insights into the Mexican motor insurance industry, including:

• Current, historic and forecast values for the Mexican motor insurance industry
• Comprehensive, country-specific analysis of the industry’s market attractiveness, covering key trends and drivers, plus benchmarking with other key markets
• Detailed analysis of the business and operations strategy used by various motor insurers in the market, including marketing strategy and social media strategy
• Detailed analysis of the challenges affecting the Mexican motor insurance industry
• Company profiles of the major insurers in the Mexican motor insurance market

Summary

The Mexican motor insurance category grew during the review period, due to the expansion of the automobile industry in the country. There are positive growth prospects for the Mexican motor insurance category, which is being supported by the country’s favorable macroeconomic fundamentals. The number of automobile sales in the country is expected to increase during the forecast period, which will generate a larger customer base for Mexican motor insurance. The Mexican motor insurance category grew in written premium value at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.35% during the review period 2007–2011. The impact of Solvency II will be experienced across insurance businesses as well as individual product types. Some Mexican motor insurance companies will be in a stronger position following the enforcement of these standards in 2014 while other companies are expected to struggle due to the greater capital requirements and lowered profitability proposed by the Solvency II framework.

Scope

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the motor insurance industry in Mexico:

• It provides historical values for the Mexican motor insurance industry for the report’s 2007–2011 review period and forecast figures for the 2012–2016 forecast period
• It offers a detailed analysis of the key markets in the Mexican motor insurance industry, along with market forecasts until 2016
• It details the different macroeconomic factors affecting the motor insurance industry in Mexico
• It covers an exhaustive summary on the key trends and drivers affecting the motor insurance industry
• It outlines the current regulatory framework in the industry
• It details the business and operations strategy used by various Mexican motor insurance companies
• It profiles the major insurers in the Mexican motor insurance industry

Reasons To Buy

• Make strategic business decisions using top-level historic and forecast market data related to the Mexican motor insurance industry and each market within it
• Understand the key market trends and growth opportunities within the Mexican insurance industry
• Assess the competitive dynamics in the Mexican motor insurance industry
• Gain insights into the business and operations strategies used by Mexican motor insurers
• Gain insights into key regulations governing the Mexican motor insurance industry

Key Highlights

• The number of policies sold in the Mexican motor insurance category increased at a CAGR of 4.34% during the review period.
• The Mexican motor insurance category recorded growth during the review period, despite the reduced demand for automobiles in North America due to the adverse impact of the global economic crisis
• The impact of Solvency II will be experienced across insurance businesses as well as individual product types. Some Mexican motor insurance companies will be in a stronger position following the enforcement of these standards in 2014 while other companies are expected to struggle due to the greater capital requirements and lowered profitability proposed by the Solvency II framework.
• The US-Mexico border is infamous for the illegal automobile trade and high number of stolen vehicles. Insurers in Mexico have started using a new technology that involves spraying non-removable microdots that contain a unique identification code on different auto parts to prevent illegal trade between Mexico and the US.
• While agencies remain the dominant distribution channel of motor insurance in Mexico, companies are also developing new distribution channels to sell their motor insurance products in the country. Some companies are entering into bancassurance partnerships with banks in order to capitalize on the existing branch network across the country which can access a large customer base.