Data from the Superintendence of Banks and Other Financial Institutions (Siboif) detail that between 2018 and 2019 premium sales fell by $9 million, from $208 million to $199 million.

The fall in the accident rate gave insurers a breathing space last year, as the amount paid out decreased by 17% compared to what was recorded in 2018, according to official figures.

Laprensa.com.ni reviews that "... It was the insurance of people who showed a reduction and have significant weight in the business of these companies. Last year, the demand for this service dropped 7%, whose turnover increased from $62 million in 2018 to $57 million in 2019".

The article adds that "... Within personal insurance, policy purchases are concentrated mainly in life, health and accident. Life insurance only increased from $41 million in 2018 to $38 million in 2019, representing a 7% variation."

Source: laprensa.com.ni

Do you need detailed information of the insurance market? Contact Us.

Your message has been sent. We will contact you shortly.

Name*

Last Name*

Email:*

Telephone:*

Company:*

Title:*

Size of the Company:* Choose one... Less than 50 employees Between 50 and 250 More than 250

Comments:*  

this site is protected by reCAPTCHA and Google's privacy policy and terms of service.

Need assistance? Contact us

(506) 4001-6423

More on this topic

Insurance: Profitability Falls

April 2019

During the first quarter of the year in Nicaragua, premium income was down 6% from the same period in 2018, while claims payments increased 14%.

Figures from the Superintendence of Banks and Other Financial Institutions (Siboif) indicate that between January and March 2018, and the same period in 2019, premiums in the country fell from $55 million to $53 million.

Nicaragua: Insurance Premiums Growing

April 2017

Life, health, and accident policies accounted for most of the 12% growth recorded in premiums during the first quarter of the year compared to the same period in 2016.

Total premiums recorded in the first quarter of the year, according to figures provided by Victor Urcuyo, head of the Superintendency of Banks and Other Financial Institutions, amounted to $57 million, almost 13% more than in the same period last year.

Insurance Trends in Nicaragua

September 2014

Auto policies are the fastest growing category, with an increase of 14% so far this year compared to 2013.

Lack of a culture of prevention is preventing the emerging Nicaraguan insurance market from achieving high growth rates in most policies. Car policies are the most sought after, but those for life, property and health are growing slowly.

Costa Rica: Personal Insurance Premiums Up 21%

July 2014

The sale of life, accident and health insurance rose from $113 million in June 2013 to $148 million in the same month in 2014.

Figures from the Superintendence of Insurance (SUG) show the growing interest on the part of Costa Ricans in policies for medical expenses and life coverage.