Australia General Insurance – Key Trends and Opportunities to 2026
The Australia general insurance market size was $61.2 billion in 2021. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 6% during the forecast period. The Australian general insurance premium growth was aided by the double-digit growth in commercial property and professional indemnity GWP and growing demand for natural catastrophic policies during the nine months of 2021.
The Australia general insurance market research report provides a detailed outlook by product category for Australia’s general insurance segment. It provides values for key performance indicators such as gross written premium, net written premium, loss ratio, premium by line of business, and loss ratio, during the review period and forecast period. The report also analyzes distribution channels operating in the segment and gives a comprehensive overview of Australia’s economy and demographics. Moreover, it provides detailed information on the competitive landscape in the country and includes details of insurance regulations and recent changes in the regulatory structure.
Australia General Insurance Market Overview
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What are the key Australia general insurance market trends?
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission issued a consultation paper regarding the modification of class order on Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) requirements for general insurance products in November 2021. Following the end of consultation in December 2021, it issued PDS requirements which facilitate insurance quotes being given to consumers over the phone, enabling consumers to shop around and compare general insurance products for five years. In line with the development, AAI introduced a digital tool to assist home and contents insurance customers with better insurance quotes in 2022.
With unsustainable losses from climatic damages, demand for parametric insurance is expected to become more widespread. In November 2021, a new parametric cyclone insurance product, Redicova, was launched in Northern Australia by Lloyd’s Disaster Risk facility (DRF). The product aims to provide payouts by utilizing track maps (a method that plots the journey of cyclones through real-time data) and data from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology to assist Northern Australian businesses to reduce the impact of severe cyclones.
What are the key lines of business in the Australia general insurance market?
The key lines of business in the Australia general insurance market are non-life PA&H insurance, motor insurance, property insurance, liability insurance, miscellaneous insurance, financial lines insurance, and MAT insurance. Non-life PA&H insurance has the highest share in the market followed by motor insurance and property insurance.
Non-life PA&H insurance market in Australia
PA&H insurance was partially impacted by slow growth in health insurance. Following the outbreak, policyholders started canceling their private health insurance (PHI) policies, as pandemic restrictions forced the cancellation of services that were charged under the health fund and which people could no longer use.
Motor insurance market in Australia
Insurtech-led product innovations are being tried for some traction in the market. These include short-term car insurance and pay-as-you-go (PAYG) models.
Property insurance market in Australia
Earthquakes, floods, and wildfires are major drivers for property insurance in Australia. High losses from wildfires and other catastrophe-linked insurance lines led to double-digit growth in premium prices since Q4 2017, a trend that is expected to continue in 2022
Australia General Insurance Market Analysis by Lines of Business
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Which are the leading companies in the Australia general insurance market?
The leading companies in the Australia general insurance market are AAI Ltd, Insurance Australia Ltd, QBE Insurance (Australia) Ltd, Allianz Australia Insurance Ltd, Insurance Manufacturers of Australia Pty Ltd, The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd, Chubb Insurance Australia Ltd, Auto & General Insurance Company Ltd (Australia), RACQ Insurance Ltd, and Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd. AAI Ltd was the leading insurer in 2021.
Australia General Insurance Market Analysis by Companies
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Market Report Scope
| Market size (2021) | $61.2 billion |
| CAGR | >6% |
| Forecast period | 2021-2026 |
| Key lines of business | Non-Life PA&H Insurance, Motor Insurance, Property Insurance, Liability Insurance, Miscellaneous Insurance, Financial Lines Insurance, and MAT Insurance |
| Leading companies | AAI Ltd, Insurance Australia Ltd, QBE Insurance (Australia) Ltd, Allianz Australia Insurance Ltd, Insurance Manufacturers of Australia Pty Ltd, The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd, Chubb Insurance Australia Ltd, Auto & General Insurance Company Ltd (Australia), RACQ Insurance Ltd, and Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd |
Scope
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the general insurance segment in Australia –
- It provides historical values for the Australian general insurance segment for the report’s review period and projected figures for the forecast period.
- It offers a detailed analysis of the key categories in the Australian general insurance segment, and market forecasts for 2025.
- It profiles the top general insurance companies in Australia and outlines the key regulations affecting them.
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- Assess the competitive dynamics in the general insurance segment.
- Identify growth opportunities and market dynamics in key product categories.
Key Players
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Frequently Asked Questions
The general insurance market in Australia was valued at $61.2 billion in 2021.
The general insurance market in Australia is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 6% during the forecast period.
The key lines of business in the Australia general insurance market are non-life PA&H insurance, motor insurance, property insurance, liability insurance, miscellaneous insurance, financial lines insurance, and MAT insurance.
The leading companies in the general insurance in Australia market are AAI Ltd, Insurance Australia Ltd, QBE Insurance (Australia) Ltd, Allianz Australia Insurance Ltd, Insurance Manufacturers of Australia Pty Ltd, The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd, Chubb Insurance Australia Ltd, Auto & General Insurance Company Ltd (Australia), RACQ Insurance Ltd, and Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd.
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