The Guarantee Pricing and the Analysis of the Automotive Branch Insurance Profitability in Tunisia

Authors

  • Abdelli Souleima University of Taif, Saudi Arabia
  • Abdelli Asma Higher Institute of Management, Tunisia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54536/ajebi.v2i3.2094

Keywords:

Automobile Insurance, Profitability, S/P Ratio, Insurance Premium

Abstract

The presented study thoroughly investigates the technical profitability of the Tunisian automobile insurance market using a quantitative research approach with interpretivism as its foundation. The study aims to offer insightful information about the dynamics and profitability of the sector by concentrating on the combined ratio and applying the S/P ratio calculation. The data show that the Tunisian auto insurance industry faces serious obstacles. The S/P ratios continually exceeded 100% from 2019 to 2021, indicating a chronic problem of low technical profitability. Notably, the civil responsibility guarantees considerably added to this imbalance, particularly in the “agricultural utility” and “2-wheel use” categories, with S/P ratios rising to frightening heights, like 937% in 2012. These findings highlight the pressing necessity for pricing modifications and a thorough comprehension of the nuances of the market. The Tunisian auto insurance industry must address underpricing concerns and increase overall profitability viable over the long run. This study offers helpful insights for policymakers and business experts trying to manage these difficult issues and promote a more vibrant insurance market.

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Author Biography

Abdelli Asma, Higher Institute of Management, Tunisia

Asma Abdellii has a wealth of expertise evaluating initiatives supported by NGOs, international organisations, and state funding, notably in African nations including Burkina Faso, Niger, Sudan, and Mali. She has led teams on HACT spot check and financial audit missions for projects sponsored by UNICEF that were carried out by international and national NGOs as well as by non-profit and government organisations. She participated on missions to verify expenditures and conduct financial audits for projects receiving EU funding. Additionally, she helped with financial, accounting, and procurement support for the EU-funded "ADAPT" project and supported initiatives by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation AICS in Tunisia, Sudan, and Libya. She has also carried out legal financial audits in Tunisia and helped Tunisian municipalities improve internal controls as part of the decentralisation reform programme (PARD).

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Published

2023-10-31

How to Cite

Abdelli, S., & Abdelli, A. A. (2023). The Guarantee Pricing and the Analysis of the Automotive Branch Insurance Profitability in Tunisia. American Journal of Economics and Business Innovation, 2(3), 145–157. https://doi.org/10.54536/ajebi.v2i3.2094