Definition:
The property insurance market encompasses insurance products that protect individuals and businesses from financial losses related to damage or loss of property, such as homes, commercial buildings, or personal belongings. Policyholders pay regular premiums to insurance providers, and in return, these insurers offer coverage for events like fire, theft, natural disasters, and other property-related risks. Property insurance is crucial for safeguarding assets and providing financial assistance to repair or replace property damaged or lost due to covered incidents.Additional information:
The market contains the following KPIs: gross written premium aggregated for all countries and regions, gross written premium per capita, and the share of insureds in the total population for over 50 countries.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
The Property Insurance market in Canada has been experiencing significant growth and development in recent years. Customer preferences in the Canadian Property Insurance market have been shifting towards more comprehensive coverage options that provide protection against a wide range of risks. Customers are increasingly seeking policies that not only cover damages to their properties, but also offer additional benefits such as liability protection and coverage for natural disasters. This trend is driven by the desire for greater peace of mind and financial security in the face of unpredictable events. Trends in the Canadian Property Insurance market indicate a growing focus on innovation and technology. Insurers are leveraging data analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital platforms to streamline processes, enhance customer experience, and assess risks more accurately. This trend is not only improving operational efficiency within the industry but also enabling insurers to offer more personalized products and services to meet the evolving needs of customers. Local special circumstances in Canada, such as the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters like floods, wildfires, and storms, have had a significant impact on the Property Insurance market. Insurers are facing challenges in assessing and pricing risks in the face of climate change-related events, leading to adjustments in underwriting practices and policy offerings. Additionally, regulatory changes and government initiatives aimed at enhancing disaster resilience and preparedness are influencing the dynamics of the market. Underlying macroeconomic factors, such as low interest rates and a stable real estate market, are also shaping the development of the Property Insurance market in Canada. Low interest rates are affecting insurers' investment returns and profitability, prompting them to seek alternative revenue sources and adjust pricing strategies. The stability of the real estate market is influencing the demand for property insurance, as homeowners and businesses seek to protect their valuable assets in a relatively secure economic environment.
Most recent update: Sep 2024
Source: Statista Market Insights
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