Definition:
Insurance is a financial arrangement that provides individuals or businesses with protection against unexpected financial losses. In exchange for regular payments, known as premiums, an insurance policyholder is covered in case of specific events, such as accidents, illnesses, or damage to property. When a covered event occurs, the insurance company compensates the policyholder, helping them recover from the financial impact of the loss or damage. Gross written premium (GWP) is the main indicator of the insurance market. It is the total amount of money that an insurance company collects from policyholders for their insurance coverage before deducting expenses or commissions.Structure:
The insurance market comprises life and non-life insurances. The non-life insurance market covers the following insurance types: health, motor vehicles, property, general liability, and legal.Additional information:
The market contains the following KPIs: gross written premium aggregated for all countries and regions, gross written premium per capita, gross claim payments, loss ratio – calculated as gross claim payments divided by gross written premium, for selected European countries the distribution channels of insurance bookings, and the share of insureds in the total population for over 50 countries for live, health, motor vehicle, property, general liability, and legal insurances.Notes: Data was converted from local currencies using average exchange rates of the respective year.
Most recent update: Sep 2024
Source: Statista Market Insights
Notes: Data was converted from local currencies using average exchange rates of the respective year.
Most recent update: Sep 2024
Source: Statista Market Insights
Most recent update: Sep 2024
Source: Statista Market Insights
Notes: Data was converted from local currencies using average exchange rates of the respective year.
Most recent update: Sep 2024
Source: Statista Market Insights
Most recent update: Sep 2024
Source: Statista Market Insights
Over the past few years, the Insurances market in Australia has witnessed significant growth and transformation.
Customer preferences: Customers in Australia are increasingly looking for personalized insurance products that cater to their specific needs and lifestyle. There is a growing demand for digital insurance solutions that offer convenience and flexibility, allowing customers to manage their policies online easily.
Trends in the market: One noticeable trend in the Australian insurance market is the rise of Insurtech companies that are leveraging technology to streamline processes, enhance customer experience, and develop innovative insurance products. Additionally, there is a growing focus on sustainability and climate-related insurance products in response to the increasing awareness of environmental risks.
Local special circumstances: Australia's unique geographic location makes it particularly vulnerable to natural disasters such as bushfires, floods, and storms. As a result, there is a heightened awareness of the importance of insurance coverage for such events, driving the demand for comprehensive insurance policies that provide adequate protection.
Underlying macroeconomic factors: The stable economic growth in Australia has contributed to the overall expansion of the insurance market. With a growing middle-class population and increasing disposable income, more individuals and businesses are investing in insurance products to safeguard their assets and mitigate financial risks. Additionally, regulatory reforms and government initiatives have played a significant role in shaping the insurance landscape in Australia.
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.Notes: Based on data from IMF, World Bank, UN and Eurostat
Most recent update: Sep 2024
Source: Statista Market Insights