It is forecast that the global insurance market will grow by about 10 percent from 2021 to 2022, reaching almost six trillion U.S. dollars. Following this, it is predicted that the industry will grow at a compound rate of around nine percent per year, reaching almost 8.4 trillion U.S. dollars in 2026.
How have the gross premiums written evolved over time?
Gross premiums written signify the total premiums collected by an insurer before deducting reinsurance and other related expenses. Between 2000 and 2020, the value of gross premiums written worldwide had more than doubled. The value of premiums written hit its peak in 2017, at approximately 5.31 billion U.S. dollars, after which it continued to decline for the following years until 2019. However, in 2020, this figure grew by nearly four percent as compared to the previous year.
Which companies dominate the insurance market?
In 2022, the leading global insurance companies by revenue were Berkshire Hathaway, Ping An Insurance and China Life Insurance. Considering the market capitalization of the largest insurance companies, Allianz occupied the first position with a valuation of nearly 103 billion U.S. dollars. These industry titans, along with others such as AXA, AIA, MetLife, Chubb, etc., collectively shape the global insurance narrative through their extensive reach, diverse offerings, and significant market influence.
