The life & health reinsurance market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $173.74 billion in 2023 to $184.15 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to several factors, including robust economic growth in emerging markets, government-led insurance reforms, escalating healthcare costs, and an increase in the frequency of natural disasters.
The life & health reinsurance market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $225.7 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to several factors, including an increase in chronic diseases and disabilities, the impact of COVID-19, the expanding middle-class population in emerging markets, and a rise in claims in the life insurance sector. Significant trends expected in this period include the adoption of automated reinsurance platforms, the increasing applications of artificial intelligence, the use of blockchain technology, and a growing number of mergers and acquisitions in the industry.
The surge in the demand for life and health insurance policies is expected to be a driving force for the life and health reinsurance industry in the forecast period. The significance of life insurance has been heightened by the COVID-19 outbreak, leading to increased demand as people recognize the uncertainties associated with the virus and the substantial costs of treatment in private hospitals. For instance, in the fiscal year 2021-2022, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), India’s largest life insurer, recorded the sale of around 2.17 crore policies. This notable increase in demand for life and health insurance policies is anticipated to positively impact the growth of the life and health reinsurance market.
The growth of the life and health reinsurance market is expected to be propelled by the increasing demand for telehealth services. Telehealth involves the use of telecommunications and digital technologies to provide remote healthcare services, offering advantages such as preventive care, cost-effective healthcare solutions, improved data analysis, and expanded coverage. In April 2023, FAIR Health Inc., a US-based non-profit organization, reported a 7.3% increase in national telehealth use, reflecting the growing preference for remote healthcare services. The rising demand for telehealth is thus identified as a key driver for the growth of the life and health reinsurance market.
An emerging trend in the life and health reinsurance market is the increasing demand for artificial intelligence (AI). Swiss Re, in collaboration with Tencent’s WeBank, is actively exploring the use of AI in reinsurance, particularly in addressing challenges related to data silos. This partnership aims to establish a foundation for a new business model supported by federated learning and encourages the reinsurance industry to adopt an improved technological framework. The incorporation of artificial intelligence is expected to enhance the technological capabilities of life and health reinsurance.
Leading companies in the life and health reinsurance market are focusing on innovative products, such as wysa assure, to drive revenues. wysa assure is an AI-based mental health support app that leverages artificial intelligence technologies to meet the needs of insurers and customers. Swiss Re Reinsurance Solutions Ltd., a Switzerland-based company, launched wysa assure in August 2023, combining Wysa's AI-powered mental health solutions with Swiss Re's risk knowledge and proprietary scoring methodology. This app, recognized as the first mental health app for insurance, calculates an individual's risk score.
In April 2023, Swiss Re Reinsurance Solutions Ltd entered into a partnership with Benekiva, a US-based claims and servicing platform. This collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiency for life and health insurers through an innovative end-to-end claims management platform, ultimately improving the overall claims experience for beneficiaries. The strategic priority of the Reinsurance Solutions division includes ongoing collaborations with key partners to drive advancements in life and health reinsurance services.
Major companies operating in the life and health reinsurance market report are Swiss Re Ltd., Munich Reinsurance Company, SCOR S.E., China Reinsurance (Group) Corporation, Hannover Ruck SE, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., PartnerRe Ltd., Taiping Reinsurance Co. Ltd., Korean Reinsurance Company, General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re), China Property and Casualty Reinsurance Company Ltd., Allianz (China) Insurance Holding Co., Ltd., PICC Reinsurance Co. Ltd., Peak Reinsurance Co. Ltd., Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co. Ltd., Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co. Ltd., Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc., Toa Reinsurance Co., Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. Ltd., PVI Reinsurance Company (Vietnam), Singapore Reinsurance Corporation Ltd., AXA France Vie, Lloyd's of London Limited, Sogaz Insurance Group, Ingosstrakh Insurance Co., Russian Re Co. Ltd., Polskie Towarzystwo Reasekuracji S.A., NN Life , VIG RE zajist’ovna a.s., National Indemnity Company, Everest Reinsurance Company, XL Reinsurance America, Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., Transatlantic Holdings Inc., Markel Corporation, Instituto de Resseguros do Brasil (IRB), Austral Re, Terra Brasis, Banco BTG, Trust Re, IGI, ARIG, Saudi Re, Hannover ReTakaful, Kuwait Re, Arab Re, Compagnie Centrale de Réassurance, Société Centrale de Réassurance, RGA Re, African Reinsurance Corporation, General Reinsurance Africa, SCOR Africa.
North America was the largest region in the life and health reinsurance market in 2023. Western Europe was the second largest market in the life and health reinsurance market share. The regions covered in the life and health reinsurance market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the life and health reinsurance market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.
The primary types of life and health reinsurance are facultative reinsurance and treaty reinsurance. Facultative reinsurance pertains to coverage acquired by the insurer primarily to address a single risk. The various products covered under this type include life and health insurance. The distribution channels involved in providing these reinsurances are direct response, agents & brokers, and banks.
The life and health reinsurance market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides life and health reinsurance statistics, including global life and health reinsurance market size, regional shares, competitors with life and health reinsurance shares, detailed life and health reinsurance segments, life and health reinsurance market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the life and health reinsurance industry. This life and health reinsurance market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The life & health reinsurance market consists of sales of life & health reinsurance products by entities that are engaged in assuming all or part of the risk with existing life and health insurance policies originally underwritten by other insurance providers (direct insurance carriers). The size of the market is based on the value of the premiums reinsured. 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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The life & health reinsurance market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $225.7 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to several factors, including an increase in chronic diseases and disabilities, the impact of COVID-19, the expanding middle-class population in emerging markets, and a rise in claims in the life insurance sector. Significant trends expected in this period include the adoption of automated reinsurance platforms, the increasing applications of artificial intelligence, the use of blockchain technology, and a growing number of mergers and acquisitions in the industry.
The surge in the demand for life and health insurance policies is expected to be a driving force for the life and health reinsurance industry in the forecast period. The significance of life insurance has been heightened by the COVID-19 outbreak, leading to increased demand as people recognize the uncertainties associated with the virus and the substantial costs of treatment in private hospitals. For instance, in the fiscal year 2021-2022, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), India’s largest life insurer, recorded the sale of around 2.17 crore policies. This notable increase in demand for life and health insurance policies is anticipated to positively impact the growth of the life and health reinsurance market.
The growth of the life and health reinsurance market is expected to be propelled by the increasing demand for telehealth services. Telehealth involves the use of telecommunications and digital technologies to provide remote healthcare services, offering advantages such as preventive care, cost-effective healthcare solutions, improved data analysis, and expanded coverage. In April 2023, FAIR Health Inc., a US-based non-profit organization, reported a 7.3% increase in national telehealth use, reflecting the growing preference for remote healthcare services. The rising demand for telehealth is thus identified as a key driver for the growth of the life and health reinsurance market.
An emerging trend in the life and health reinsurance market is the increasing demand for artificial intelligence (AI). Swiss Re, in collaboration with Tencent’s WeBank, is actively exploring the use of AI in reinsurance, particularly in addressing challenges related to data silos. This partnership aims to establish a foundation for a new business model supported by federated learning and encourages the reinsurance industry to adopt an improved technological framework. The incorporation of artificial intelligence is expected to enhance the technological capabilities of life and health reinsurance.
Leading companies in the life and health reinsurance market are focusing on innovative products, such as wysa assure, to drive revenues. wysa assure is an AI-based mental health support app that leverages artificial intelligence technologies to meet the needs of insurers and customers. Swiss Re Reinsurance Solutions Ltd., a Switzerland-based company, launched wysa assure in August 2023, combining Wysa's AI-powered mental health solutions with Swiss Re's risk knowledge and proprietary scoring methodology. This app, recognized as the first mental health app for insurance, calculates an individual's risk score.
In April 2023, Swiss Re Reinsurance Solutions Ltd entered into a partnership with Benekiva, a US-based claims and servicing platform. This collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiency for life and health insurers through an innovative end-to-end claims management platform, ultimately improving the overall claims experience for beneficiaries. The strategic priority of the Reinsurance Solutions division includes ongoing collaborations with key partners to drive advancements in life and health reinsurance services.
Major companies operating in the life and health reinsurance market report are Swiss Re Ltd., Munich Reinsurance Company, SCOR S.E., China Reinsurance (Group) Corporation, Hannover Ruck SE, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., PartnerRe Ltd., Taiping Reinsurance Co. Ltd., Korean Reinsurance Company, General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re), China Property and Casualty Reinsurance Company Ltd., Allianz (China) Insurance Holding Co., Ltd., PICC Reinsurance Co. Ltd., Peak Reinsurance Co. Ltd., Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co. Ltd., Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co. Ltd., Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc., Toa Reinsurance Co., Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. Ltd., PVI Reinsurance Company (Vietnam), Singapore Reinsurance Corporation Ltd., AXA France Vie, Lloyd's of London Limited, Sogaz Insurance Group, Ingosstrakh Insurance Co., Russian Re Co. Ltd., Polskie Towarzystwo Reasekuracji S.A., NN Life , VIG RE zajist’ovna a.s., National Indemnity Company, Everest Reinsurance Company, XL Reinsurance America, Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., Transatlantic Holdings Inc., Markel Corporation, Instituto de Resseguros do Brasil (IRB), Austral Re, Terra Brasis, Banco BTG, Trust Re, IGI, ARIG, Saudi Re, Hannover ReTakaful, Kuwait Re, Arab Re, Compagnie Centrale de Réassurance, Société Centrale de Réassurance, RGA Re, African Reinsurance Corporation, General Reinsurance Africa, SCOR Africa.
North America was the largest region in the life and health reinsurance market in 2023. Western Europe was the second largest market in the life and health reinsurance market share. The regions covered in the life and health reinsurance market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the life and health reinsurance market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.
The primary types of life and health reinsurance are facultative reinsurance and treaty reinsurance. Facultative reinsurance pertains to coverage acquired by the insurer primarily to address a single risk. The various products covered under this type include life and health insurance. The distribution channels involved in providing these reinsurances are direct response, agents & brokers, and banks.
The life and health reinsurance market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides life and health reinsurance statistics, including global life and health reinsurance market size, regional shares, competitors with life and health reinsurance shares, detailed life and health reinsurance segments, life and health reinsurance market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the life and health reinsurance industry. This life and health reinsurance market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The life & health reinsurance market consists of sales of life & health reinsurance products by entities that are engaged in assuming all or part of the risk with existing life and health insurance policies originally underwritten by other insurance providers (direct insurance carriers). The size of the market is based on the value of the premiums reinsured. 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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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Life and Health Reinsurance Market Characteristics3. Life and Health Reinsurance Market Trends and Strategies32. Global Life and Health Reinsurance Market Competitive Benchmarking33. Global Life and Health Reinsurance Market Competitive Dashboard34. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Life and Health Reinsurance Market
4. Life and Health Reinsurance Market - Macro Economic Scenario
5. Global Life and Health Reinsurance Market Size and Growth
6. Life and Health Reinsurance Market Segmentation
7. Life and Health Reinsurance Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Life and Health Reinsurance Market
9. China Life and Health Reinsurance Market
10. India Life and Health Reinsurance Market
11. Japan Life and Health Reinsurance Market
12. Australia Life and Health Reinsurance Market
13. Indonesia Life and Health Reinsurance Market
14. South Korea Life and Health Reinsurance Market
15. Western Europe Life and Health Reinsurance Market
16. UK Life and Health Reinsurance Market
17. Germany Life and Health Reinsurance Market
18. France Life and Health Reinsurance Market
19. Italy Life and Health Reinsurance Market
20. Spain Life and Health Reinsurance Market
21. Eastern Europe Life and Health Reinsurance Market
22. Russia Life and Health Reinsurance Market
23. North America Life and Health Reinsurance Market
24. USA Life and Health Reinsurance Market
25. Canada Life and Health Reinsurance Market
26. South America Life and Health Reinsurance Market
27. Brazil Life and Health Reinsurance Market
28. Middle East Life and Health Reinsurance Market
29. Africa Life and Health Reinsurance Market
30. Life and Health Reinsurance Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Life and Health Reinsurance Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Life and Health Reinsurance Market Future Outlook and Potential Analysis
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Life and Health Reinsurance Global Market Report 2024 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on life and health reinsurance market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The impact of sanctions, supply chain disruptions, and altered demand for goods and services due to the Russian Ukraine war, impacting various macro-economic factors and parameters in the Eastern European region and its subsequent effect on global markets.
- The impact of higher inflation in many countries and the resulting spike in interest rates.
- The continued but declining impact of COVID-19 on supply chains and consumption patterns.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Report Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Type: Facultative Reinsurance; Treaty Reinsurance
3) By Product: Life; Health
2) By Distribution Channel: Direct Response; Agents and Brokers; Banks
Key Companies Mentioned: Swiss Re Ltd.; Munich Reinsurance Company; SCOR S.E.; China Reinsurance (Group) Corporation; Hannover Ruck SE
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard
Companies Mentioned
- Swiss Re Ltd.
- Munich Reinsurance Company
- SCOR S.E.
- China Reinsurance (Group) Corporation
- Hannover Ruck SE
- Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
- PartnerRe Ltd.
- Taiping Reinsurance Co. Ltd.
- Korean Reinsurance Company
- General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re)
- China Property and Casualty Reinsurance Company Ltd.
- Allianz (China) Insurance Holding Co., Ltd.
- PICC Reinsurance Co. Ltd.
- Peak Reinsurance Co. Ltd.
- Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co. Ltd.
- Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co. Ltd.
- Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
- Toa Reinsurance Co.
- Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. Ltd.
- PVI Reinsurance Company (Vietnam)
- Singapore Reinsurance Corporation Ltd.
- AXA France Vie
- Lloyd's of London Limited
- Sogaz Insurance Group
- Ingosstrakh Insurance Co.
- Russian Re Co. Ltd.
- Polskie Towarzystwo Reasekuracji S.A.
- NN Life
- VIG RE zajist’ovna a.s.
- National Indemnity Company
- Everest Reinsurance Company
- XL Reinsurance America
- Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.
- Transatlantic Holdings Inc.
- Markel Corporation
- Instituto de Resseguros do Brasil (IRB)
- Austral Re
- Terra Brasis
- Banco BTG
- Trust Re
- IGI
- ARIG
- Saudi Re
- Hannover ReTakaful
- Kuwait Re
- Arab Re
- Compagnie Centrale de Réassurance
- Société Centrale de Réassurance
- RGA Re
- African Reinsurance Corporation
- General Reinsurance Africa
- SCOR Africa
