Reinsurance Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook (2022 to 2032)

Newly released Reinsurance Market analysis report by Future Market Insights shows that global sales of Reinsurance Market in 2021 was held at USD 292.4 Billion. With 4.5% projected growth, the market during 2022 to 2032 is expected to reach a valuation of USD 474 Billion. Non-Life/Property and Casualty Reinsurance Companies is expected to be the highest revenue-generating category, projected to register a CAGR of 4.3% during 2022 to 2032.

Attributes Details
Global Reinsurance Market Size (2022) USD 306.4 Billion
Global Reinsurance Market Size (2032) USD 474 Billion
Global Reinsurance Market CAGR (2022 to 2032) 4.5%
USA Reinsurance Market Size (2032) USD 186.6 Billion
Key Companies Covered Barents Re Reinsurance Inc.; Berkshire Hathaway Inc.; BMS Group Ltd.; China Reinsurance (Group) Corporation; Everest Re Group, Ltd.; Swiss Re; Munich Re; Covea; Brookfield Reinsurance; Bluefire Insurance; SCOR SE; Hannover Re; AXA SA; Zurich Insurance Group

Comparison of Revenue from 2017 to 2021 vs Demand Outlook to 2032

As per the Reinsurance Market research by Future Market Insights - a market research and competitive intelligence provider, historically, from 2017 to 2021, market value of the Reinsurance Market increased at around 4.9% CAGR.

Reinsurance, like primary markets, is experiencing an oversupply of capital. Almost all global reinsurance firms have expanded their footprint, seeking to do more business in Asia and Latin America, while "local" and regional firms have also sought to expand globally, beyond their home markets. Furthermore, over the last decade, the distinction between primary insurance and reinsurance has blurred, with most companies offering both. Only a few pure-play reinsurance companies offer both non-life and life/health coverage.

The corporate sector requires indemnification in the event of major losses, and consumers seek asset protection in an era of rising crime, as well as health care and retirement income, as economic and social conditions involving liberalization, privatization, and de-monopolization stimulate demand for insurance.

Most countries permit reinsurers to operate independently on both domestic and international level. Some companies, however, limit individual insurers' placement to a single reinsurer or market. To name a few, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Romania, and Slovenia require international placement only when domestic reinsurers are unable to acknowledge the industry.

The reinsurance industry is experiencing a new normal as a result of this digital transformation. Customers are becoming more aware of digital risks, and there is a growing demand for greater digital transparency and accountability. Digital trust and confidence in data handling are required for digital technologies to reach their full potential. Swiss Re is one of only two companies that have had their digital products tested and certified by the Swiss Digital Initiative's Digital Trust Label, which is the world's first digital responsibility label. Under the Swiss Digital Trust Label, a person can identify trustworthy digital services, and digital service providers can confidently proclaim one's digital obligation.

Key Growth Drivers in the Reinsurance Market

The current pricing movement is influenced by rising loss cost inflation, natural calamities, and historically low investment gains. Market discipline has increased as a result of an uncertain economic environment and natural disasters, including tighter terms and conditions. Hurricane Katrina's economic toll was estimated to be more than USD 160 Billion. Insurance companies in the United States paid USD 41 Billion on 1.7 Million claims, and an additional USD 8 Billion for damage to offshore energy facilities in the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Katrina resulted in total insured losses of more than USD 65 Billion, including USD 16.3 Billion in publicly insured losses to FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. Now it can be estimated at nearly USD 86 Billion after considering inflation.

As primary carriers seek consistent results and operational efficiencies in an uncertain environment, demand for reinsurance capacity is rising. Unfavorable loss cost trends and increased catastrophe activity continue to dampen capital returns, highlighting the need for further rate hikes. After several years of significant property disaster events, as well as commodity and labour demand surges and near-term inflation, third-party capital has become cautious. Life reinsurance markets are dominated by a few well-capitalized firms, resulting in less competitive pressure.

Increased adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning in various sectors stimulated various reinsurance companies to adopt it in their operations. With its new CertAI validation service, Munich Re is increasing the acceptance of artificial intelligence and paving the way for responsible AI application use. Companies from a variety of industries are investing in R&D and artificial intelligence deployment in order to capitalize on promising business opportunities. CertAI validates the trustworthiness of artificial intelligence in new product solutions in an independent and objective manner, demonstrating its quality to clients, investors, and regulatory authorities.

Regional Performance and Growth Trends in the Reinsurance Market

Which Region is projected to Offer the Largest Opportunity for Reinsurance Market?

Asia Pacific is the most lucrative region with the highest projected growth. Demographic development and digital transformation dynamics are expected to drive significant business growth for reinsurance companies in APAC in the future. There is also opportunities to close the protection gap in low-insurance-penetration countries as the companies share their extensive product knowledge with regional clients and offer solutions based on their professional insurance expertise.

Asia Pacific Reinsurance market has increased as domestic insurers seek financial resources to cover massive risks. China and India have been among the fastest growing life and general insurance markets in the world. Domestic reinsurer revenue has increased in these countries as a result of mandatory cession regulation and a growing insurance industry. Singapore and Hong Kong have emerged as global reinsurance hubs due to their well-established regulatory frameworks and strong financial infrastructure. The headquarters of key global reinsurers such as Swiss Re, Munich Re, SCOR, and Hannover Re are located in these countries.

Climate volatility, which has exacerbated natural disaster risks, is another area of focus for reinsurers. Natural disaster losses in the region are expected to total USD 67 Billion in 2020, with only 4.5% insured, indicating a significant gap and opportunity for both insurance and reinsurance firms.

Analysis of Top Countries Driving Reinsurance Growth

Which Country Lies at the CenterStage for Reinsurance Market Revenue?

The United States is expected to have the highest market share of USD 186.6 Billion by the end of 2032 accounting for approximately 40% of the worldwide share. An increasing number of casualty insurers are using reinsurance to supplement their own development and capital positions. This rise in casualty reinsurance has coincided with a greater appetite for corporate reinsurance among reinsurers who had previously concentrated on assets and other short-tail lines. As the property insurance market deteriorated, the reinsurers' portfolios diversified to include casualty lines. Clients' need to support their own growth and capital has driven much of the recent growth in casualty reinsurance. Excess reinsurance demand has remained relatively stable in recent years.

Covid-19 outbreak in 2020 had also affected the reinsurance market in United States. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Reinsurance Group of America has seen an increase in demand for its life reinsurance service. RGA has also seen an increase in demand for coverage and expertise, which is expected to continue as the importance of these services becomes more widely recognised.

Reinsurance Industry Analysis by Top Investment Segments

Which Reinsurance distribution channel is projected to Witness Fastest Growth?

Reinsurance revenue through Broker channels is forecasted to grow at the highest CAGR of over 4.6% during 2022-2032. The reinsurance broker's primary function is to connect the reinsured and reinsurer's insurance needs in order to secure reinsurance terms that are mutually acceptable. The reinsurance broker frequently assists the reinsured in the planning and development of its reinsurance program, such as gathering the reinsurance proposition and relevant premium and loss statistical data to present to the reinsurance market when seeking reinsurance support, proposing the reinsurer's terms and conditions, placing firm orders on the reinsurer's behalf, and preparing the reinsurance slip for the reinsured.

Brokers reporting increased demand for cyber reinsurance in 2020 across a variety of market structures, according to PartnerRe's most recent annual cyber insurance market survey. In collaboration with Advisen, PartnerRe, a Bermuda-based reinsurance firm, undertook a survey of the cyber insurance market, conducting interviews of 260 cyber insurance agents and 190 cyber underwriters globally. According to survey findings, understanding of cyber insurance coverage has significantly improved in recent years, with the consistency in pricing and coverage provided.

Simultaneously, insureds are consistently requesting higher limits of coverage from their cyber insurers, indicating that the market will continue to expand steadily.

Which End-User of Reinsurance is expected to Score Highest Growth in the Coming Years?

Reinsurance revenue through Non-Life/Property & Casualty Reinsurance Companies segment is forecasted to grow at the highest CAGR of over 4.3% during 2022-2032. Technological advancements, alternative capital, financial market structuring methodologies, and the integration of value-added services with reinsurance will shape the global non-life reinsurance industry's prospects. The growth of exchange-traded secondary markets and automated placement is also affecting the non-life reinsurance industry.

The dramatic increase in demand for property and casualty reinsurance claims caused by major casualty events and natural disasters such as hurricanes, tsunamis, and storms, among others, has strained insurance companies. As a result, insurers rely more on reinsurance. Natural disasters are becoming more common, the investment environment and financial markets are volatile, and economic growth is a few of the key drivers and trends driving growth in Property and Casualty Reinsurance companies.

Competitive Landscape of the Reinsurance Market

Among the leading players in the global Reinsurance market are Barents Re Reinsurance, Inc., Berkshire Hathaway Inc., BMS Group Ltd., China Reinsurance (Group) Corporation, Everest Re Group, Ltd. To gain a competitive advantage in the industry, these market players are investing in product launches, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, and expansions.

Market growth is expected to be fueled by collaborations among current players to improve quality throughout the research period. Over the projection period, established market players are expected to diversify their portfolios and offer one-stop solutions to combat fierce competition.

In March 2022, Swiss Re and Singapore's composite insurer, NTUC Income collaborated to create the country's first longevity plan. This partnership will help NTUC Income to protect its annuity book from future fluctuations by splitting any future payments to annuitants who live longer than their age expectancy with Swiss Re. Because annuities are a long-term business, various solvency regimes may impose high capital requirements. This collaboration enables Income to increase its capital efficiency and strengthen its solvency.

In July 2020, Bluefire Insurance, a Managing General Agency, and AXA XL Reinsurance, headquartered in Bermuda fulfilled a reinsurance transaction wherein Bluefire will presume uncertainty out of its personal auto portfolio through a securitized reinsurance arrangement with AXA XL.

In February 2022, SCOR, a global reinsurer completed a USD 6.6 Billion longevity reinsurance transaction on behalf of more than 17,000 Lloyds Bank Pension Scheme No. 1 members. Since SCOR provides 100% longevity reinsurance coverage, Scottish Widows Limited, a division of Lloyds Banking Group, acts as a third-party insurer in the contract.

Similarly, recent developments related to reinsurance companies have been tracked by the team at Future Market Insights, which are available in the full report.

Top Segments Studied in the Reinsurance Market Research Report

By Distribution Channel:

  • Direct Writing
  • Broker

By End-User:

  • Life & Health Reinsurance
  • Non-Life/Property & Casualty Reinsurance

By Region:

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Middle East and Africa
  • Latin America

Table of Content

  • 1. Executive Summary
  • 2. Market Overview
  • 3. Market Background
  • 4. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast, 2022 to 2032
  • 5. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Distribution Channel
    • 5.1. Direct Writing
    • 5.2. Broker
  • 6. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By End User
    • 6.1. Life & Health Reinsurance
    • 6.2. Non to life/ Property & Casualty Reinsurance
    • 6.3. Ambulatory Surgery Centers
  • 7. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Region
    • 7.1. North America
    • 7.2. Latin America
    • 7.3. Europe
    • 7.4. Asia Pacific
    • 7.5. MEA
  • 8. North America Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country
  • 9. Latin America Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country
  • 10. Europe Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country
  • 11. Asia Pacific Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country
  • 12. MEA Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country
  • 13. Key Countries Market Analysis
  • 14. Market Structure Analysis
  • 15. Competition Analysis
    • 15.1. Barents Re Inc.
    • 15.2. Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
    • 15.3. BMS Group Ltd.
    • 15.4. China (Group) Corporation
    • 15.5. Everest Re Group, Ltd.
    • 15.6. Swiss Re
    • 15.7. Munich Re
    • 15.8. Covea
    • 15.9. Brookfield Reinsurance
    • 15.10. Bluefire Insurance
    • 15.11. SCOR SE
    • 15.12. Hannover Re
    • 15.13. AXA SA
    • 15.14. Zurich Insurance Group
  • 16. Assumptions & Acronyms Used
  • 17. Research Methodology

List of Tables

Table 1: Global Market Value (US$ Mn) Forecast by Region, 2017-2032

Table 2: Global Market Value (US$ Mn) Forecast by Distribution Channel, 2017-2032

Table 3: Global Market Value (US$ Mn) Forecast by End User, 2017-2032

Table 4: North America Market Value (US$ Mn) Forecast by Country, 2017-2032

Table 5: North America Market Value (US$ Mn) Forecast by Distribution Channel, 2017-2032

Table 6: North America Market Value (US$ Mn) Forecast by End User, 2017-2032

Table 7: Latin America Market Value (US$ Mn) Forecast by Country, 2017-2032

Table 8: Latin America Market Value (US$ Mn) Forecast by Distribution Channel, 2017-2032

Table 9: Latin America Market Value (US$ Mn) Forecast by End User, 2017-2032

Table 10: Europe Market Value (US$ Mn) Forecast by Country, 2017-2032

Table 11: Europe Market Value (US$ Mn) Forecast by Distribution Channel, 2017-2032

Table 12: Europe Market Value (US$ Mn) Forecast by End User, 2017-2032

Table 13: Asia Pacific Market Value (US$ Mn) Forecast by Country, 2017-2032

Table 14: Asia Pacific Market Value (US$ Mn) Forecast by Distribution Channel, 2017-2032

Table 15: Asia Pacific Market Value (US$ Mn) Forecast by End User, 2017-2032

Table 16: MEA Market Value (US$ Mn) Forecast by Country, 2017-2032

Table 17: MEA Market Value (US$ Mn) Forecast by Distribution Channel, 2017-2032

Table 18: MEA Market Value (US$ Mn) Forecast by End User, 2017-2032

List of Figures

Figure 1: Global Market Value (US$ Mn) by Distribution Channel, 2022-2032

Figure 2: Global Market Value (US$ Mn) by End User, 2022-2032

Figure 3: Global Market Value (US$ Mn) by Region, 2022-2032

Figure 4: Global Market Value (US$ Mn) Analysis by Region, 2017-2032

Figure 5: Global Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Region, 2022-2032

Figure 6: Global Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Region, 2022-2032

Figure 7: Global Market Value (US$ Mn) Analysis by Distribution Channel, 2017-2032

Figure 8: Global Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Distribution Channel, 2022-2032

Figure 9: Global Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Distribution Channel, 2022-2032

Figure 10: Global Market Value (US$ Mn) Analysis by End User, 2017-2032

Figure 11: Global Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by End User, 2022-2032

Figure 12: Global Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by End User, 2022-2032

Figure 13: Global Market Attractiveness by Distribution Channel, 2022-2032

Figure 14: Global Market Attractiveness by End User, 2022-2032

Figure 15: Global Market Attractiveness by Region, 2022-2032

Figure 16: North America Market Value (US$ Mn) by Distribution Channel, 2022-2032

Figure 17: North America Market Value (US$ Mn) by End User, 2022-2032

Figure 18: North America Market Value (US$ Mn) by Country, 2022-2032

Figure 19: North America Market Value (US$ Mn) Analysis by Country, 2017-2032

Figure 20: North America Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Country, 2022-2032

Figure 21: North America Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Country, 2022-2032

Figure 22: North America Market Value (US$ Mn) Analysis by Distribution Channel, 2017-2032

Figure 23: North America Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Distribution Channel, 2022-2032

Figure 24: North America Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Distribution Channel, 2022-2032

Figure 25: North America Market Value (US$ Mn) Analysis by End User, 2017-2032

Figure 26: North America Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by End User, 2022-2032

Figure 27: North America Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by End User, 2022-2032

Figure 28: North America Market Attractiveness by Distribution Channel, 2022-2032

Figure 29: North America Market Attractiveness by End User, 2022-2032

Figure 30: North America Market Attractiveness by Country, 2022-2032

Figure 31: Latin America Market Value (US$ Mn) by Distribution Channel, 2022-2032

Figure 32: Latin America Market Value (US$ Mn) by End User, 2022-2032

Figure 33: Latin America Market Value (US$ Mn) by Country, 2022-2032

Figure 34: Latin America Market Value (US$ Mn) Analysis by Country, 2017-2032

Figure 35: Latin America Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Country, 2022-2032

Figure 36: Latin America Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Country, 2022-2032

Figure 37: Latin America Market Value (US$ Mn) Analysis by Distribution Channel, 2017-2032

Figure 38: Latin America Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Distribution Channel, 2022-2032

Figure 39: Latin America Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Distribution Channel, 2022-2032

Figure 40: Latin America Market Value (US$ Mn) Analysis by End User, 2017-2032

Figure 41: Latin America Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by End User, 2022-2032

Figure 42: Latin America Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by End User, 2022-2032

Figure 43: Latin America Market Attractiveness by Distribution Channel, 2022-2032

Figure 44: Latin America Market Attractiveness by End User, 2022-2032

Figure 45: Latin America Market Attractiveness by Country, 2022-2032

Figure 46: Europe Market Value (US$ Mn) by Distribution Channel, 2022-2032

Figure 47: Europe Market Value (US$ Mn) by End User, 2022-2032

Figure 48: Europe Market Value (US$ Mn) by Country, 2022-2032

Figure 49: Europe Market Value (US$ Mn) Analysis by Country, 2017-2032

Figure 50: Europe Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Country, 2022-2032

Figure 51: Europe Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Country, 2022-2032

Figure 52: Europe Market Value (US$ Mn) Analysis by Distribution Channel, 2017-2032

Figure 53: Europe Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Distribution Channel, 2022-2032

Figure 54: Europe Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Distribution Channel, 2022-2032

Figure 55: Europe Market Value (US$ Mn) Analysis by End User, 2017-2032

Figure 56: Europe Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by End User, 2022-2032

Figure 57: Europe Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by End User, 2022-2032

Figure 58: Europe Market Attractiveness by Distribution Channel, 2022-2032

Figure 59: Europe Market Attractiveness by End User, 2022-2032

Figure 60: Europe Market Attractiveness by Country, 2022-2032

Figure 61: Asia Pacific Market Value (US$ Mn) by Distribution Channel, 2022-2032

Figure 62: Asia Pacific Market Value (US$ Mn) by End User, 2022-2032

Figure 63: Asia Pacific Market Value (US$ Mn) by Country, 2022-2032

Figure 64: Asia Pacific Market Value (US$ Mn) Analysis by Country, 2017-2032

Figure 65: Asia Pacific Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Country, 2022-2032

Figure 66: Asia Pacific Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Country, 2022-2032

Figure 67: Asia Pacific Market Value (US$ Mn) Analysis by Distribution Channel, 2017-2032

Figure 68: Asia Pacific Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Distribution Channel, 2022-2032

Figure 69: Asia Pacific Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Distribution Channel, 2022-2032

Figure 70: Asia Pacific Market Value (US$ Mn) Analysis by End User, 2017-2032

Figure 71: Asia Pacific Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by End User, 2022-2032

Figure 72: Asia Pacific Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by End User, 2022-2032

Figure 73: Asia Pacific Market Attractiveness by Distribution Channel, 2022-2032

Figure 74: Asia Pacific Market Attractiveness by End User, 2022-2032

Figure 75: Asia Pacific Market Attractiveness by Country, 2022-2032

Figure 76: MEA Market Value (US$ Mn) by Distribution Channel, 2022-2032

Figure 77: MEA Market Value (US$ Mn) by End User, 2022-2032

Figure 78: MEA Market Value (US$ Mn) by Country, 2022-2032

Figure 79: MEA Market Value (US$ Mn) Analysis by Country, 2017-2032

Figure 80: MEA Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Country, 2022-2032

Figure 81: MEA Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Country, 2022-2032

Figure 82: MEA Market Value (US$ Mn) Analysis by Distribution Channel, 2017-2032

Figure 83: MEA Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by Distribution Channel, 2022-2032

Figure 84: MEA Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by Distribution Channel, 2022-2032

Figure 85: MEA Market Value (US$ Mn) Analysis by End User, 2017-2032

Figure 86: MEA Market Value Share (%) and BPS Analysis by End User, 2022-2032

Figure 87: MEA Market Y-o-Y Growth (%) Projections by End User, 2022-2032

Figure 88: MEA Market Attractiveness by Distribution Channel, 2022-2032

Figure 89: MEA Market Attractiveness by End User, 2022-2032

Figure 90: MEA Market Attractiveness by Country, 2022-2032

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the current worth of the Reinsurance Market?

The global Reinsurance Market is worth more than USD 292.4 Billion at present.

What is the sales forecast for Reinsurance Market?

The value of the reinsurance market is projected to increase at a CAGR of around 4.5% during 2022 to 2032.

What was the last 5 year’s market CAGR?

The value of the reinsurance market increased at a CAGR of around 4.9% during 2017 to 2021.

What is the key Reinsurance Market Trend Shaping the Growth?

Increased consumer awareness of insurance, increased government regulation, and increased demand for reinsurance in emerging markets, stands as the key trend in the Reinsurance market.

At what percentage is sales of the Reinsurance Market going to register growth in US?

The market for Reinsurance Market in US is projected to expand at a CAGR of around 4.2% during 2022 to 2032.

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