Insurances - Americas

  • Americas
  • The Insurances market in the Americas is projected to reach a market size (gross written premium) of US$4.15tn by 2024.
  • Among the various segments, Non-Life Insurances dominate the market with a projected market volume of US$2.74tn in 2024.
  • The average spending per capita in the Insurances market is expected to be US$4.08k in 2024.
  • In terms of global comparison, the United States leads with the highest nominal value, reaching US$3,788.0bn in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of 3.38%, resulting in a market volume of US$4.90tn by 2029.
  • It is noteworthy that the United States will continue to generate the highest gross written premium among all countries, with US$3,788.0bn in 2024.
  • In the insurance market in the Americas, there is a growing trend of personalized and targeted insurance products to cater to the diverse needs of consumers in each country.
 
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Analyst Opinion

The Insurances market in Americas is experiencing a significant shift in customer preferences, trends, and local special circumstances.

Customer preferences:
Customers in the Americas are increasingly leaning towards insurance products that offer comprehensive coverage and customizable options to suit their individual needs. With a growing awareness of the importance of insurance in mitigating financial risks, there is a rising demand for policies that provide not only traditional coverage but also innovative solutions such as cyber insurance and parametric insurance.

Trends in the market:
In the United States, the insurance market is witnessing a surge in Insurtech companies that are revolutionizing the industry through technology-driven solutions like artificial intelligence and blockchain. These advancements are streamlining processes, enhancing customer experience, and improving risk assessment. Similarly, in Latin America, there is a growing trend towards microinsurance, particularly in rural areas, to provide financial protection to low-income populations.

Local special circumstances:
In Brazil, the largest insurance market in Latin America, regulatory changes and economic fluctuations are shaping the industry. The introduction of new regulations is driving market players to innovate their product offerings and distribution channels. Additionally, the economic landscape in countries like Argentina and Venezuela is impacting the affordability and accessibility of insurance products, leading to unique challenges for insurers operating in these markets.

Underlying macroeconomic factors:
The Insurances market in the Americas is influenced by various macroeconomic factors such as interest rates, inflation, and GDP growth. For instance, in countries with stable economic growth like Chile and Colombia, there is a positive outlook for the insurance sector as rising incomes and urbanization drive demand for insurance products. Conversely, in countries facing economic uncertainties like Mexico and Argentina, insurers are navigating challenges related to currency devaluation and regulatory changes.

Methodology

Data coverage:

Data encompasses B2B and B2C enterprises. Figures are based on gross written premium, gross written premium per capita, gross claim payments, loss ratio, and distribution channels.

Modeling approach / Market size:

Market sizes are determined by a Bottom-Up approach, based on a specific rationale for each market layer. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use industry associations, national statistic offices, and international organizations, such as OECD. Next we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations such as insurance consumer spending, gross domestic product, insurance - consumer price index (CPI), population growth. This data helps us to estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the particular market. For example, exponential trend smoothing and HOLT-linear. The main drivers are insurance consumer spending and insurance - consumer price index (CPI).

Additional Notes:

The market is updated twice per year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is considered at a country-specific level.

Overview

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