Tag: global insurance premiums

Why Global Insurance Premiums Dropped While US High-Risk Areas Face Rate Hikes

G. Turner
Global Insurance Premium

Global Insurance Premiums Fall Amid Competitive Dynamics, But US High-Risk Areas Feel the Heat Global insurance premiums dropped by 0.9% in 2024, marking the first overall decline in seven years. This shift follows a prolonged period of rate hikes that bolstered insurer profitability but attracted new market players eager to claim their piece of the pie. According to a report by Howden, the influx of competitors has driven prices downward, resulting in a more contested landscape. Yet, this competition unfolds against a backdrop of persistent economic challenges, including inflation and…

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Insurance industry continues to see a growth in premiums

S.Vagus
US Big Data insurance industry

Insurance premiums are on the rise throughout the world Premiums in the global reinsurance and insurance industries grew last year, according to a report from Aon Benfield. The report notes that insurance premiums reached an all-time high by the end of 2013. The Property and casualty, life, and health insurance sectors were the driving forces behind the growth in premiums. Overall, global premiums grew by 0.9% last year, reaching $4.9 trillion. Insurance premiums are likely to continue growing throughout the remainder of 2014. Property casualty, life, and health insurance sectors…

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