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Explore the under-researched segment of insurance sector evolution in transition economies like CEE and NIS, drawing parallels with banking sector development. Analyze the quantitative indicators, structure, and regional differences influencing the sector's growth. Delve into the highly biased structure, lack of "insurance culture," and potential for development given economic stability and cultural changes needed. Understand the links between banking/financial market development and insurance sector progress, considering factors like liberalization, international standards, and foreign entry.
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Comment on„The Evolution of the Insurance Sector in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and the Newly Independent States (NIS) of the former Soviet Union“ by Robert B. K. Pye Adalbert Winkler Dubrovnik, 27 June 2003
Summary • Comprehensive survey of a heavily under-researched segment of financial sector development in transition economies • Striking parallels with banking sector development • Links between banking/financial market development and evolution of insurance sector?
Comprehensive survey • Chronological order • Development of quantitative indicators • Structure • Environment
Comprehensive survey • Main results:UnderdevelopmentHighly biased structureLack of “insurance culture” • Strong regional differences
Parallels with banking sector development (I) • Great divide (Berglof/Bolton) vs. three tier development (Pye) • The legacy: no need for banks/financial markets/insurance • High expectations in the beginning of transition • Economic stability and a “cultural change” as precondition for development
Parallels with banking sector development (II) • Quantitative indicators: insurance density rates, insurance penetration rates vs. M2/GDP and Private sector/GDP ratios • Simple products dominate: motor third liability insurance vs. short-term lending, short-term deposits, simple payment systems (cash)
Parallels with banking sector development (III) • Environment/structure of the industry: liberalisation, international standards, effective legal environment, foreign entry • Will development of the sector take-off?
Links between banking/financial markets and insurance? • Common factors determining development • Banking/financial market development leads developments in insurance (life insurance)? • Development of insurance sector in developed market economies?