Motor Insurance Market Report 2026

The motor insurance market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $956.71 billion in 2025 to $1.04 trillion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increase in vehicle ownership rates, expansion of mandatory motor insurance regulations, growth in road transportation usage, availability of diversified insurance products, expansion of insurer distribution networks.

The motor insurance market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.51 trillion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing penetration of connected vehicles, rising adoption of pay-as-you-drive insurance, expansion of electric vehicle insurance offerings, growing focus on real-time risk pricing, increasing automation of insurance operations. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of usage-based insurance models, rising use of telematics and connected vehicle data, growing integration of ai-powered claims processing, expansion of digital policy distribution channels, enhanced focus on fraud detection.

The rise in traffic accidents is expected to propel the growth of the motor insurance market going forward. Traffic accidents refer to collisions or incidents involving vehicles on roads that result in damage to property, injuries, or fatalities. These events are often caused by factors such as human error, vehicle malfunctions, or adverse road and weather conditions. Traffic accidents are relevant to motor insurance as they form the basis for insurance claims and coverage. Motor insurance provides financial protection for vehicle damage and injuries resulting from traffic accidents. It covers expenses such as vehicle repairs, medical bills, and liability costs associated with accidents. For instance, in 2023, according to the Transport Accident Commission, an Australia-based government agency, in 2023 a total of 295 people lost their lives on Victorian roads, marking a 22.4% increase (54 more fatalities) compared to 2022. Additionally, there were 261 fatal crashes, up by 22 (9%) from the 239 recorded in the previous year. Therefore, the rise in traffic accidents is driving the growth of the motor insurance market.

Major companies operating in the motor insurance market are focusing on leveraging telematics-based driving behavior analytics to enhance risk assessment, vehicle monitoring, and pricing accuracy for personal and commercial insurance policies. Telematics-based driving behavior analytics use in-vehicle sensors and connected devices to collect real-time data on mileage, speed, braking, location, and driving patterns, enabling capabilities such as continuous vehicle tracking, driver safety monitoring, and data-driven insurance and fleet management decisions. For instance, in April 2023, Qualitas Compania de Seguros, a Mexico-based insurance company specializing in auto insurance, began utilizing Octo's driving behavior analytics for commercial fleet insurance. This implementation enables fleet owners to track vehicles, provide customers with accurate logistics, and enhance driver safety through real-time telematics data.

In April 2024, Kingfisher Insurance, a UK-based insurance broker firm, acquired Lynbrook insurance services for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Kingfisher Insurance aims to integrate Lynbrook, Kingfisher enhances its offerings in the niche of classic vehicle insurance, complementing its existing brand, Peter James Insurance. Lynbrook Insurance Services is a UK-based vehicle insurance provider focused on offering comprehensive motor insurance policies for various needs.

Major companies operating in the motor insurance market are Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Ping An Insurance Group Company of China, Allianz SE, AXA S.A., Generali Group, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, The People’s Insurance Company Group of China Limited, China Pacific Insurance Group Co Ltd, American International Group Inc., Tokio Marine Holdings Inc., The Allstate Corporation, The Progressive Corporation, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, Zurich Insurance Group Ltd, Travelers Companies Inc., United Services Automobile Association, Government Employees Insurance Company, Aviva plc, Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A., American Family Insurance Group, Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, The New India Assurance Company Limited, Reliance General Insurance Company Limited, Universal Sompo General Insurance Company Limited, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited, Liberty Mutual Insurance Companies.

North America was the largest region in the motor insurance market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global motor insurance market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the motor insurance market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the motor insurance market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The motor insurance market includes revenues earned by entities by providing fully comprehensive insurance, third-party insurance, and theft insurance. 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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