Factors influencing Reinsurance demand in the UK

Thesis title: Factors influencing Reinsurance demand in the UK
Author: Bui Thanh, Huyen
Thesis type: Diploma thesis
Supervisor: Tisová, Petra
Opponents: Daňhel, Jaroslav
Thesis language: English
Abstract:
This thesis analyzed the relationship between insurer-specific and industry-specific factors to reinsurance demand in the United Kingdom. A dynamic panel data model with Generalized Methods of Moments has been implemented on the data set of 24 representative insurance companies in the UK within the period of 2010-2019. The findings provided evidence that both financial and operational aspects of insurers, pricing and performance of the reinsurance industry are significant determinants of reinsurance decision. On the other hand, there is no substantial evidence for the influence of insurers’ size and leverage usage on reinsurance purchase. This piece of work has provided a meaningful insight to the UK and global insurance market’s participants and policymakers to better regulate market operation. Moreover, it delivered a significant contribution to contemporary academic literature.
Keywords: insurance; reinsurance; UK market
Thesis title: Factors influencing Reinsurance demand in the UK
Author: Bui Thanh, Huyen
Thesis type: Diplomová práce
Supervisor: Tisová, Petra
Opponents: Daňhel, Jaroslav
Thesis language: English
Abstract:
This thesis analyzed the relationship between insurer-specific and industry-specific factors to reinsurance demand in the United Kingdom. A dynamic panel data model with Generalized Methods of Moments has been implemented on the data set of 24 representative insurance companies in the UK within the period of 2010-2019. The findings provided evidence that both financial and operational aspects of insurers, pricing and performance of the reinsurance industry are significant determinants of reinsurance decision. On the other hand, there is no substantial evidence for the influence of insurers’ size and leverage usage on reinsurance purchase. This piece of work has provided a meaningful insight to the UK and global insurance market’s participants and policymakers to better regulate market operation. Moreover, it delivered a significant contribution to contemporary academic literature.
Keywords: insurance; reinsurance; UK market

Information about study

Study programme: Finance and Accounting
Type of study programme: Magisterský studijní program
Assigned degree: Ing.
Institutions assigning academic degree: Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze
Faculty: Faculty of Finance and Accounting
Department: Department of Banking and Insurance

Information on submission and defense

Date of assignment: 27. 11. 2020
Date of submission: 16. 5. 2021
Date of defense: 9. 6. 2021
Identifier in the InSIS system: https://insis.vse.cz/zp/75327/podrobnosti

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