Life insurance - Morocco

  • Morocco
  • The Life insurance market market in Morocco is expected to reach a projected market size (gross written premium) of US$3.22bn in 2025.
  • Furthermore, the average spending per capita in the Life insurance market market is estimated to amount to US$83.35 in 2025.
  • The gross written premium is projected to exhibit an annual growth rate (CAGR 2025-2029) of 5.04%, leading to a market volume of US$3.92bn by 2029.
  • When compared globally, the United States is anticipated to generate the highest gross written premium of US$1,339.0bn in 2025.
  • The Moroccan life insurance market is experiencing a surge in demand due to increasing awareness about the importance of financial security.
 
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Analyst Opinion

The Life insurance market in Morocco is experiencing a steady growth trajectory, driven by evolving customer preferences, emerging trends, and unique local circumstances.

Customer preferences:
Moroccan customers are increasingly recognizing the importance of financial security and long-term planning, leading to a growing demand for life insurance products. With rising disposable incomes and a greater awareness of the benefits of insurance coverage, individuals are seeking comprehensive policies that offer both protection and investment opportunities.

Trends in the market:
One notable trend in the Moroccan life insurance market is the shift towards digitalization. Insurers are leveraging technology to enhance customer experience, streamline processes, and offer innovative products tailored to individual needs. Additionally, there is a growing emphasis on sustainable and ethical investment practices, with customers showing a preference for insurance providers that prioritize environmental, social, and governance considerations.

Local special circumstances:
Morocco's strategic geographic location as a gateway between Europe and Africa, along with its stable economic growth, is attracting foreign insurers to establish a presence in the market. This influx of international players is fostering competition, driving product innovation, and expanding the range of options available to Moroccan consumers. Moreover, the country's young and growing population presents a promising demographic for life insurance penetration, with a rising middle class seeking to secure their financial future.

Underlying macroeconomic factors:
The Moroccan economy's resilience and diversification efforts are bolstering consumer confidence and purchasing power, creating a conducive environment for the life insurance market to thrive. As the government continues to implement reforms to strengthen the financial sector and promote insurance penetration, the industry is poised for sustained growth. Additionally, Morocco's strategic partnerships and trade agreements with various countries are enhancing market stability and fostering investment opportunities in the insurance sector.

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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