Insurances

The Insurances market in Romania is projected to reach a market size (gross written premium) of US$4.25bn in 2024.
Life insurances dominate the market with a projected market volume of US$2.25bn in 2024.
The average spending per capita in the Insurances market in Romania amounts to US$216.50 in 2024.
In global comparison, the highest nominal value is reached the United States, with a projected market size of US$3.8tn in 2024.
The gross written premium is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of -0.61%, resulting in a market volume of US$4.12bn by 2029.
In global comparison, the United States will generate the most gross written premium in 2024, with a projected market size of US$3.8tn.
The insurance market in Romania is experiencing a surge in demand for health and life insurance products.

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.

Life insurances
Non-life insurances

Some non-live insurances, such as travel insurance, freight insurance, and accident insurance
Reinsurance

The Insurances market in Romania has been experiencing significant growth and development in recent years. Customer preferences in the insurance market in Romania are shifting towards more comprehensive coverage options, such as health and life insurance, reflecting a growing awareness of the importance of financial protection. Customers are also showing a preference for digital channels for purchasing insurance products, leading to an increase in online insurance sales. Trends in the market indicate a growing demand for innovative insurance products tailored to specific customer needs, such as cyber insurance and insurance for shared economy services. Insurtech companies are also gaining traction in Romania, offering digital solutions that streamline the insurance process and enhance customer experience. Local special circumstances in Romania, such as regulatory changes and increasing competition among insurance providers, are driving market players to differentiate their offerings and improve service quality. The Romanian insurance market is also influenced by the country's demographic trends, with an aging population contributing to the demand for pension and retirement planning products. Underlying macroeconomic factors, including economic growth and stability, are supporting the expansion of the insurance market in Romania. As the country's economy continues to grow, disposable incomes are rising, enabling more individuals to afford insurance coverage. Additionally, favorable government policies and initiatives aimed at promoting the insurance sector are creating a conducive environment for market growth.

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.

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Both the number and cost of global risks are rising due to drivers, such as climate change and cyber crime, and these trends are impacting in the insurance industry. The global insurance market was worth almost six trillion U.S. dollars in 2022, but this looks set to increase substantially in the coming years. Cyber crime is consistently seen as a leading risk to global business by risk management experts. Meanwhile, the cost of natural disaster losses rose over the past two decades. These risks are likely to grow in the future, which will sustain the growth of the insurance sector.