Commercial Property Insurance Market Report 2024

The commercial property insurance market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $302.12 billion in 2023 to $339.29 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to factors such as economic growth, industrial expansion, increased investments in real estate, urbanization, changes in regulations, rising property values, and the increasing frequency of natural disasters.

The commercial property insurance market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $531.2 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to a heightened awareness of climate change impacts, the expansion of e-commerce, regulatory improvements, an increase in property development projects, shifts in global economic conditions, and evolving insurance needs driven by emerging risks. Key trends anticipated in the forecast period include the increasing adoption of advanced technologies, a rising demand for cyber insurance, a stronger focus on climate change adaptation, customized coverage solutions for various industries, growing interest in sustainability and green building coverage, evolving regulatory requirements, and expansion into emerging markets.

The increasing occurrence of natural disasters is anticipated to drive the growth of the commercial property insurance market. Natural disasters, which include events such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and wildfires, are catastrophic occurrences resulting from natural processes of the Earth. These events cause extensive property damage, loss of life, and significant disruptions to daily life. The frequency and intensity of natural disasters are rising, largely due to climate change, which intensifies weather patterns and is exacerbated by human activities impacting the environment. Commercial property insurance provides businesses with financial protection against damages caused by natural disasters, covering repair costs, property loss, and business interruptions. For example, in April 2024, data from Our World in Data (OWID), a UK-based open public source, indicated that the global number of earthquakes increased from 16 in 2021 to 32 in 2023. As a result, the growing frequency of natural disasters is fueling the expansion of the commercial property insurance market.

Leading companies in the commercial property insurance market are enhancing their service offerings through the integration of Insurtech solutions. Insurtech, or insurance technology, involves the application of technological innovations to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and customer experience within the insurance sector. This includes the use of artificial intelligence, big data analytics, blockchain, mobile applications, and other digital technologies to streamline insurance processes. For instance, in May 2024, Janover, a US-based commercial property lending company, launched Janover Insurance, its Insurtech subsidiary focused on commercial property insurance and related services. By leveraging its expertise in complex real estate transactions, Janover aims to provide a comprehensive range of insurance services, thereby enhancing client value and reducing costs.

In April 2023, Arch Insurance, a US-based insurance provider, acquired Thimble for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables Arch to expand its product offerings, effectively target the small business market, and enhance the customer experience through innovative tools such as artificial intelligence and digital applications. Thimble, also a US-based insurance company, specializes in offering flexible, on-demand insurance solutions, including commercial property insurance, tailored to the needs of businesses.

Major companies operating in the commercial property insurance market are Berkshire Hathaway Inc, Allianz SE, AXA SA, Munich Re, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, Tokio Marine Holdings Inc, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Swiss Re, American International Group Inc, Chubb Limited, Aviva plc, Sompo Holdings Inc, Travelers Companies Inc, Hannover Re, Hartford Financial Services Group Inc, CNA Financial Corporation, Markel Group, Assurant Inc, Arch Capital Group Ltd, Great American Insurance Group, FM Global, United Fire Group Inc, Lloyd's of London.

Europe was the largest region in the commercial property market in 2023. The regions covered in the commercial property insurance market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the commercial property insurance market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Commercial property insurance is a type of coverage that safeguards a business's physical assets from loss or damage due to various risks, such as fire, theft, vandalism, and natural disasters. This insurance helps businesses financially recover by covering the costs of repairing or replacing damaged property, ensuring that operations can continue.

The primary types of commercial property insurance include building insurance, contents insurance, flood insurance, earthquake insurance, and more. Building insurance protects the physical structure of commercial properties from damage caused by perils such as fire, vandalism, and natural disasters. The insurance caters to various enterprise sizes, including large-scale enterprises as well as small and medium-sized businesses. It is distributed through different channels, such as agents and brokers, direct response, and others, and serves a range of applications such as open perils and named perils across various industry sectors, including manufacturing, construction, IT and telecommunications, healthcare, energy and utilities, transportation and logistics, and more.

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The commercial property insurance market includes revenues earned by entities through business interruption insurance, crime insurance, and tenant improvements. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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