It is forecast that the global insurance market will grow by about ** U.S. dollars between 2024 and 2030, reaching almost **** trillion U.S. dollars.Â
How have gross premiums written evolved?
Gross premiums written signify the total premiums collected by an insurer before deducting reinsurance and other related expenses. Between 2000 and 2024, the value of gross premiums written worldwide has more than doubled. The value of premiums written hit its peak in 2018, at approximately **** trillion U.S. dollars, after which it continued to increase until 2021, reaching 6.37 billion U.S. dollars, then declined slightly in 2022 before rising again in 2023. However, in 2020, this figure grew by nearly **** percent as compared to the previous year.Â
Which companies dominate the insurance market?
In 2024, the leading global insurance companies by revenue were Berkshire Hathaway, China Life Insurance, and Ping An Insurance. If one removes the conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway from the rankings, then China Life Insurance is also considered the largest insurance company by market capitalization. These industry titans, along with other more international brands such as Allianz, AXA, AIA, MetLife, Chubb, etc., collectively shape the global insurance narrative through their extensive reach, diverse offerings, and vast market influence.Â
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