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 South America is experiencing significant growth and development. Customer preferences in the region are shifting towards seeking comprehensive coverage for their properties, including protection against natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods. Customers are also increasingly looking for customizable insurance plans that suit their specific needs and budgets. Trends in the market show a rise in digitalization and online insurance purchases, making it more convenient for customers to compare different policies and select the most suitable one. Additionally, there is a growing trend of property owners opting for sustainable and eco-friendly insurance options to align with global environmental initiatives. Local special circumstances, such as varying regulatory frameworks and risk factors across different countries in South America, impact the dynamics of the Property Insurance market. For instance, countries prone to frequent natural disasters may see higher demand for property insurance coverage against such events compared to regions with lower risk levels. Underlying macroeconomic factors, including economic stability and income levels, play a crucial role in the growth of the Property Insurance market in South America. As disposable incomes rise in the region, more individuals and businesses can afford property insurance, driving market expansion. Additionally, government initiatives to promote insurance coverage and disaster resilience also contribute to the market's development.
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