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INSURANCE FIRMS
1. Composition of total assets
12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 0
Q1:2014 Q2:2014
Cash & liquid assets Premiums receivables
Q3:2014
Q4:2014
Q1:2015 Q2:2015
Other investments Other assets
Q3:2015
Q4:2015
Reinsurance receivables
The Insurance sector’s total assets have increased by 57% from QAR 6.5 billion to QAR 10.2 billion over the 12-month period ending 31 December 2015, reflecting significant growth of the sector in 2015. The composition of total assets has remained fairly consistent.
2. Composition of investments
Q4 2015
2% 14%
22%
Cash & liquid assets Equity investments Other investments
1%
2%
0%
Q4 2014
Fixed maturities Real estate
61%
29%
29%
40%
Total investments are dominated by cash and liquid assets with an insignificant amount invested in real estate. The proportion of cash and liquid assets to total investments has increased over the 12-month period ending 31 December 2015 from 40% to 61%. The liquid nature of investments implies that liabilities can be met when they fall due.
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QAR Millions
