Albany, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/05/2013 -- The report provides in depth market analysis, information and insights into the insurance industry in Malawi, including:

The Malawian insurance industrys growth prospects by insurance segments and categories
The competitive landscape in the Malawian insurance industry
The current trends and drivers of the Malawi insurance industry
The challenges facing the Malawi insurance industry
The regulatory framework of the Malawi insurance industry

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Summary

Malawi has a small and growing insurance industry which encompasses a population of 16.63 million. It grew at a positive growth rate during the review period, recording a CAGR of 14.2% in terms of written premium value. The Malawian insurance industry is regulated by the registrar of Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM), which is responsible for exerting control over the insurance and allied activities performed by all entities in the industry, including insurance companies, reinsurance companies, insurance brokers, loss adjusters and intermediaries.

Over the forecast period, the insurance industry is expected to be driven by the growing economy and consistent efforts by the regulatory authority such as introduction of new directives to facilitate necessary upgradation. However, falling profitability and a low penetration rate will be the major challenges faced by Malawian insurers.

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Scope

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

It provides historical values for the Malawian insurance industry for the reports 2008-2012 review period and forecast figures for the 2012-2017 forecast period
It offers a detailed analysis of the key segments and categories in the Malawian insurance industry, along with industry forecasts until 2017
It covers an exhaustive list of parameters, including written premium, incurred loss, loss ratio, commissions and expenses, combined ratio, total assets, total investment income and retentions
It profiles the top insurance companies in Malawi and outlines the key regulations affecting them

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Make strategic business decisions using in depth historic and forecast industry data related to the Malawian insurance industry and each segment within it
Assess the competitive dynamics in the Malawian insurance industry
Understand the demand-side dynamics, key market trends and growth opportunities within the Malawian insurance industry
Identify the growth opportunities and market dynamics within key segments
Gain insights into key regulations governing the Malawian insurance industry and its impact on companies and the industry's future

Key Highlights

Malawi has a small and growing insurance industry which encompasses a population of 16.63 million
The performance of the group life insurance category in the life insurance segment was exceptional in 2011, due to the rise in the number of group life insurance policies
The group life category is expected to drive the life insurance segment over the forecast period
The agricultural sector continues to be the main driver of the Malawian economy
Increased tobacco production will further increase exports from Malawi over the forecast period, resulting in positive growth in the insurance industry, supported by the promotion of marine and transit insurance

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