온라인 보험 시장 평가 : 제품 유형별, 유통 채널별, 계약 기간별, 보험 기간별, 고객 유형별, 지역별, 기회 및 예측(2017-2031년)

Global online insurance market is projected to witness a CAGR of 10.25% during the forecast period 2024-2031, growing from USD 31.68 billion in 2023 to USD 69.15 billion in 2031. Several factors spur the fast growth of the online insurance market, which are interlinked and alter the face and structure of the industry. As the internet has spread across the globe, consumers increasingly use digital platforms to meet their insurance needs and appreciate the convenience and speed of online transactions. Meanwhile, technological innovation has been complementary to the user experience through seamless comparison, buying, and management of insurance policies with the help of mobile applications, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics.

Another fueling factor contributing to this shift is modern consumer preferences for digital touchpoints over traditional ones, driven by ease of access to information and handling anytime, anywhere transactions. Also, online insurance operators must bear much lower overheads, which in turn may lead to more competitive pricing and increased value. The use of advanced analytics in delivering bespoke insurance solutions adds several dimensions to customer satisfaction and engagement, supported by regulatory support and the emergence of insurtech start-ups, unveiling new business models and market coverage. These factors create a dynamic and constantly evolving online insurance environment that responds to the heightened demands for more accessible and relevantly tailored insurance products.

Online insurance refers to buying and managing insurance policies using online avenues, such as websites or mobile phones. It offers convenience in acquiring quotations, making comparisons, and executing transactions online, often much quicker and at greater flexibility than conventional methods. In May 2024, NEXT Insurance, the technology-first insurance company changing small business insurance, announced a game-changing, tech-enabled solution that will fundamentally alter the insurance experience. By applying NEXT's AI-driven proprietary platform and underwriting knowledge base, the new solution offers instant, accurate, and customized insurance quotes, freeing customers from valuable time otherwise spent on a time-consuming application.

Rising Integration of Advanced Technology in the Insurance Sector

Advanced technologies integrated into the insurance sector are dramatically changing the face of insurance. Improvement in efficiencies across the board and enhancements in customer experiences mark this new face. AI and machine learning make underwriting and claims processing much more efficient, with strong risk assessment and fraud detection features. Big data analytics allow insurers to optimize risk models and create more precise product differentiation to meet individual needs. Meanwhile, blockchain offers greater transparency and safety, especially in claims management or fraud prevention. IoT makes it possible to offer real-time monitoring and personalized insurance solutions, RPA reduces the administrative workload by taking over routine tasks, thus releasing more time to focus on strategic activities.

In July 2024, Lemonade, the insurance company powered by AI and driven by social impact, announced the launch of Buildings and Contents insurance in the United Kingdom. Building on the company's home insurance offerings, homeowners throughout the United Kingdom can buy extensive coverage for their homes and belongings. As digital platforms evolve, their further growth and development contribute to the creation of a more integrated and customer-centric experience while at the same time making cybersecurity protections more crucial in protecting sensitive data. When pulled together, such advances optimize operational efficiency and how insurers interact and serve their clients.

Surge in Demand for Personalized Insurance Products to Boost the Market Growth

Today's consumers increasingly require personalized insurance products tailored to their tastes and preferences. The demand for personalization can be well met with online insurance platforms using advanced technologies that offer highly personalized solutions. The platform captures information on consumer behavior, risk profiles, and market trends and can thus provide a sound basis for analytics. With this information, AI plays a very active role in its processing and interpretation to enable insurers to offer bespoke products for each client's needs. Whereas initially, there was some concern around the convenience of digital interactions, this has been overcome by the evolution of digital tools and moving away from physical exchanges of data. The outcome is that it is easier, more accessible, and user-friendly. In July 2024, ICICI Lombard, one of India's leading private general insurers, announced the launch of its revolutionary health insurance product, Elevate. Powered by new-age AI, Elevate is a first-of-its-kind health product with state-of-the-art features and add-ons that will offer personalized solutions to even nuisance health issues under the compelling need for a dynamic lifestyle, unforeseen medical emergencies, and medical inflation. Insurance simulation tools, for instance, permit the dynamic redesign of products; the latter are thus much more relevant and attractive. The insurers can thus expect a noticeable improvement in the volume of clients and their respective satisfaction levels due to the possibility of offering customized solutions that better match their needs.

Health Insurance to Dominate the Online Insurance Market

The health insurance segment dominates the online insurance market, primarily driven by ever-increasing costs of healthcare, increased awareness about health insurance, and regular government initiatives for insurance. With rising costs, more people seek comprehensive health insurance to cover themselves against financial risks and ensure quality care. This increased awareness is supported by government policies aimed at expanding health insurance coverage, including subsidies and incentives to encourage more people to invest in health insurance. These factors together combine to promise huge and robust growth for the health insurance segment, making it the largest and most vibrant area of online insurance. This growth is expected to continue as more emphasis is laid on preventive care and personalized health plans facilitated by advanced digital tools throughout the forecast period. In February 2024, AXA - Global Healthcare launched a healthcare payment card, a truly innovative, fully virtual service at the fingertips of customers and clients for the first time that will simplify the claims process. The healthcare payment card provides members with a digital wallet that they can store and access with ease needed to use their international healthcare insurance policy.

The life insurance segment is rising as one of the major growth areas in the global online insurance market, and several factors propel it. Increasing disposable incomes across regions are enabling more people to invest in life insurance for security or financial planning purposes. At the same time, lifestyles have changed, and people are more aware of long-term financial stability and, thus, estate planning, which calls for better interest in life insurance. Moreover, increasing awareness concerning the benefits of life insurance, such as income replacement, debt covering, and investment, made it one of the more popular types of policies.

North America Dominates Online Insurance Market Share

North America dominated the share of the global insurance online market with the highest revenue. The leadership in North America is largely dominant, considering advanced technological infrastructure, compelling internet penetration, and the fast-growing reach of digital platforms among its citizens. Besides, North America market has an established insurance sector with tech-savvy consumers who increasingly desire convenience and efficiency regarding online insurance solutions. A strong regulatory framework for the region, coupled with innovative developments of digital tools, reinforces its market position for continued growth and development in the online insurance market. In 2024, the Cleveland Guardians and Progressive Insurance are announcing a new 13-year deal that will keep Progressive as the team's official insurance provider. Also, Progressive Field will remain the home of Guardians baseball through the 2036 season.

Asia-Pacific is increasingly gaining momentum as a major online insurance market, fully embarked on accelerated economic development and digital growth. Powered by internet penetration, the wide usage of smartphones, and growing mobile connectivity, online insurance solutions are being taken in the region at an unparalleled rate. With improving disposable incomes, a burgeoning middle-class is driving the demand for affordable and accessible insurance products.

Future Market Scenario (2024 - 2031F)

Advancements in data analytics and artificial intelligence will create highly personalized insurance products, tailored to the needs and risk profiles.

The integration of Internet of Things devices shall enable real-time monitoring and shall present a more accurate risk assessment for more tailored and dynamic insurance.

Evolving regulations and compliance standards will influence how online insurance companies operate, especially regarding data privacy, consumer protection, and cross-border transactions.

Blockchain technology will be more utilized due to its potential to promote greater transparency, reduce fraudulent cases, and accelerate claims processing through decentralized ledgers.

Key Players Landscape and Outlook

Key players in the online insurance market are aggressively working on enhancing their offerings and establishing their presence across the globe. Major insurers continue to invest multi-million dollars in developing the latest technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, and others, which help them automate processes, fine-tune their risk assessment, and enhance the overall customer experience. The market is fiercely competitive, with established companies and new entrants competing for a chunk of the market share. Firms increasingly deploy strategic partnerships and acquisitions to strengthen their positions in a bid to understand new capabilities, access wider customer bases, and drive innovation. It means that, in times to come, the integration of technological advancement along with strategic growth initiatives will play a vital role in molding the future landscape of online insurance.

In July 2024, Allianz announced to acquire at least 51% of the shares in leading insurer Income Insurance. This acquisition in the fast-growing Singapore insurance market would bring Allianz from the 9th to the 4th largest composite insurer in Asia.

Table of Contents

1. Project Scope and Definitions

2. Research Methodology

3. Executive Summary

4. Voice of Customer

• 4.1. Product and Market Intelligence
• 4.2. Mode of Brand Awareness
• 4.3. Factors Considered in Purchase Decisions
  • 4.3.1. Insurance Type
  • 4.3.2. Premium Costs
  • 4.3.3. Sum Assured
  • 4.3.4. Claim Settlement Ratio
  • 4.3.5. Payment Options
  • 4.3.6. Term of Coverage
  • 4.3.7. Availability of Discounts
• 4.4. Customer Support
• 4.5. Consideration of Privacy and Regulations

5. Global Online Insurance Market Outlook, 2017-2031F

• 5.1. Market Size Analysis & Forecast
  • 5.1.1. By Value
• 5.2. Market Share Analysis & Forecast
  • 5.2.1. By Product Type
    • 5.2.1.1. Life Insurance
    • 5.2.1.2. Health Insurance
    • 5.2.1.3. Auto Insurance
    • 5.2.1.4. Travel Insurance
    • 5.2.1.5. Others
  • 5.2.2. By Distribution Channel
    • 5.2.2.1. Direct-to-Consumer
    • 5.2.2.2. Insurance Agents
    • 5.2.2.3. Online Aggregators
    • 5.2.2.4. Banks and Financial Institutions
  • 5.2.3. By Tenure
    • 5.2.3.1. Less Than 1 year
    • 5.2.3.2. 1-10 years
    • 5.2.3.3. 10-20 years
    • 5.2.3.4. 20-30 years
    • 5.2.3.5. More Than 30 years
  • 5.2.4. By Policy Term
    • 5.2.4.1. Short-Term Policies
    • 5.2.4.2. Long-Term Policies
    • 5.2.4.3. Pay-As-You-Go Policies
    • 5.2.4.4. Subscription-Based Policies
    • 5.2.4.5. Single-Premium Policies
  • 5.2.5. By Customer Type
    • 5.2.5.1. Individual
    • 5.2.5.2. Business
    • 5.2.5.3. Government
  • 5.2.6. By Region
    • 5.2.6.1. North America
    • 5.2.6.2. Europe
    • 5.2.6.3. Asia-Pacific
    • 5.2.6.4. South America
    • 5.2.6.5. Middle East and Africa
  • 5.2.7. By Company Market Share Analysis (Top 5 Companies and Others - By Value, 2023)
• 5.3. Market Map Analysis, 2023
  • 5.3.1. By Product Type
  • 5.3.2. By Distribution Channel
  • 5.3.3. By Tenure
  • 5.3.4. By Policy Term
  • 5.3.5. By Customer Type
  • 5.3.6. By Region

6. North America Online Insurance Market Outlook, 2017-2031F*

• 6.1. Market Size Analysis & Forecast
  • 6.1.1. By Value
• 6.2. Market Share Analysis & Forecast
  • 6.2.1. By Product Type
    • 6.2.1.1. Life insurance
    • 6.2.1.2. Health Insurance
    • 6.2.1.3. Auto Insurance
    • 6.2.1.4. Travel Insurance
    • 6.2.1.5. Others
  • 6.2.2. By Distribution Channel
    • 6.2.2.1. Direct-to-Consumer
    • 6.2.2.2. Insurance Agents
    • 6.2.2.3. Online Aggregators
    • 6.2.2.4. Banks and Financial Institutions
  • 6.2.3. By Tenure
    • 6.2.3.1. Less Than 1 year
    • 6.2.3.2. 1-10 years
    • 6.2.3.3. 10-20 years
    • 6.2.3.4. 20-30 years
    • 6.2.3.5. More Than 30 years
  • 6.2.4. By Policy Term
    • 6.2.4.1. Short-Term Policies
    • 6.2.4.2. Long-Term Policies
    • 6.2.4.3. Pay-As-You-Go Policies
    • 6.2.4.4. Subscription-Based Policies
    • 6.2.4.5. Single-Premium Policies
  • 6.2.5. By Customer Type
    • 6.2.5.1. Individual
    • 6.2.5.2. Business
    • 6.2.5.3. Government
  • 6.2.6. By Country Share
    • 6.2.6.1. United States
    • 6.2.6.2. Canada
    • 6.2.6.3. Mexico
• 6.3. Country Market Assessment
  • 6.3.1. United States Online Insurance Market Outlook, 2017-2031F*
    • 6.3.1.1. Market Size Analysis & Forecast
      • 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.1.2. Market Share Analysis & Forecast
      • 6.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
        • 6.3.1.2.1.1. Life insurance
        • 6.3.1.2.1.2. Health Insurance
        • 6.3.1.2.1.3. Auto Insurance
        • 6.3.1.2.1.4. Travel Insurance
        • 6.3.1.2.1.5. Others
      • 6.3.1.2.2. By Distribution Channel
        • 6.3.1.2.2.1. Direct-to-Consumer
        • 6.3.1.2.2.2. Insurance Agents
        • 6.3.1.2.2.3. Online Aggregators
        • 6.3.1.2.2.4. Banks and Financial Institutions
      • 6.3.1.2.3. By Tenure
        • 6.3.1.2.3.1. Short-Term Policies
        • 6.3.1.2.3.2. Long-Term Policies
        • 6.3.1.2.3.3. Pay-As-You-Go Policies
        • 6.3.1.2.3.4. Subscription-Based Policies
        • 6.3.1.2.3.5. Single-Premium Policies
      • 6.3.1.2.4. By Policy Term
        • 6.3.1.2.4.1. Short-Term Policies
        • 6.3.1.2.4.2. Long-Term Policies
        • 6.3.1.2.4.3. Pay-As-You-Go Policies
        • 6.3.1.2.4.4. Subscription-Based Policies
        • 6.3.1.2.4.5. Single-Premium Policies
      • 6.3.1.2.5. By Customer Type
        • 6.3.1.2.5.1. Individual
        • 6.3.1.2.5.2. Business
        • 6.3.1.2.5.3. Government
  • 6.3.2. Canada
  • 6.3.3. Mexico

All segments will be provided for all regions and countries covered

7. Europe Online Insurance Market Outlook, 2017-2031F

• 7.1. Germany
• 7.2. France
• 7.3. Italy
• 7.4. United Kingdom
• 7.5. Russia
• 7.6. Netherlands
• 7.7. Spain
• 7.8. Turkey
• 7.9. Poland

8. Asia-Pacific Online Insurance Market Outlook, 2017-2031F

• 8.1. India
• 8.2. China
• 8.3. Japan
• 8.4. Australia
• 8.5. Vietnam
• 8.6. South Korea
• 8.7. Indonesia
• 8.8. Philippines

9. South America Online Insurance Market Outlook, 2017-2031F

• 9.1. Brazil
• 9.2. Argentina

10. Middle East and Africa Online Insurance Market Outlook, 2017-2031F

• 10.1. Saudi Arabia
• 10.2. UAE
• 10.3. South Africa

11. Demand Supply Analysis

12. Value Chain Analysis

13. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14. PESTLE Analysis

15. Premium Cost Analysis

16. Market Dynamics

• 16.1. Market Drivers
• 16.2. Market Challenges

17. Market Trends and Developments

18. Case Studies

19. Competitive Landscape

• 19.1. Competition Matrix of Top 5 Market Leaders
• 19.2. SWOT Analysis for Top 5 Players
• 19.3. Key Players Landscape for Top 10 Market Players
  • 19.3.1. The Progressive Corporation
    • 19.3.1.1. Company Details
    • 19.3.1.2. Key Management Personnel
    • 19.3.1.3. Products and Services
    • 19.3.1.4. Financials (As Reported)
    • 19.3.1.5. Key Market Focus and Geographical Presence
    • 19.3.1.6. Recent Developments/Collaborations/Partnerships/Mergers and Acquisition
  • 19.3.2. American International Group Inc.
  • 19.3.3. Allianz SE
  • 19.3.4. Axa S.A.
  • 19.3.5. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife)
  • 19.3.6. Allstate Insurance Company
  • 19.3.7. Lemonade Inc.
  • 19.3.8. Next Insurance Inc.
  • 19.3.9. Ping An Insurance Group Co of China Limited
  • 19.3.10. Acko General Insurance Limited

Companies mentioned above DO NOT hold any order as per market share and can be changed as per information available during research work.

20. Strategic Recommendations

21. About Us and Disclaimer