Freight Marine Lability Insurance Market Definition And Segments
Freight marine liability insurance, also known as cargo or marine cargo insurance, is a type of insurance coverage that protects against the loss, damage, or theft of goods and merchandise. At the same time, they are being transported by sea or other waterways. This insurance is crucial for businesses involved in international trade or shipping as it provides financial protection in the event of unexpected events during the shipping process.
The main policy type of freight marine lability insurance are time policy, voyage policy, floating policy, valued policy, and others. In marine insurance, a "time policy" pertains to a designated timeframe during which the insured is covered. Typically, this period spans 12 months or one year. The insurance coverage includes loss/damage, fire/explosion, natural calamity, others which holds large market, middle market, small market premium.
The freight marine lability insurance market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Policy Type: Time Policy, Voyage Policy, Floating Policy, Valued Policy, Others
2) By Insurance Coverage: Loss/Damage, Fire/Explosion, Natural Calamity, Others
3) By Premium Type: Large Market, Middle Market, Small Market
The freight marine liability insurance market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $31.51 billion in 2023 to $33.36 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to performance optimization, player analytics, fan engagement, injury prevention, data-driven decision making.
The freight marine liability insurance market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $40.01 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancements in computer vision, customized training programs, real-time decision support, expanding fan experiences, global sporting events. Major trends in the forecast period include integration with emerging technologies, technological advancements in wearables, sponsorship and revenue opportunities, injury prevention and rehabilitation, wearable technology integration.
Rising Frequency Of Natural Disasters Fuels Growth In the Freight Marine Liability Insurance Market
The increasing frequency of natural disasters is expected to propel the growth of the freight marine liability insurance market going forward. Natural disasters are catastrophic and uncontrollable events resulting from biological processes on Earth, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, or wildfires, causing widespread damage to life, property, and the environment. Freight marine liability insurance is used in the face of natural disasters to provide financial protection for shipping companies against potential losses and liabilities incurred during the transportation of goods by sea, compensating for damages to cargo, vessels, and third parties, thereby mitigating the adverse impacts of natural disasters on the maritime industry. For instance, in January 2024, the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), a US-based government agency that manages one of the world's archives of atmospheric, coastal, geophysical, and oceanic data, In 2023, there were 28 weather and climate disasters, exceeding the previous record of 22 set in 2020. These events incurred a minimum cost of $92.9 billion. Therefore, the increasing frequency of natural disasters is driving the growth of the freight marine liability insurance market.
Major companies operating in the freight marine lability insurance market report are Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Ping An Insurance, Allianz SE, Axa S.A., Assicurazioni Generali SpA, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, Reliance Nippon Life Insurance Company Limited, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, American International Group Inc., Tokio Marine Group, Allstate Insurance Company, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Chubb Limited, Zurich Insurance Group Ltd., Travelers Indemnity Company, Intact Insurance Company, The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc., Aviva PLC, Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. , Markel Corporation, Pacific Life Insurance Company, Aon PLC, HDI Global SE, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Beazley Group, Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited, RLI Corp, Swiss Re Ltd., United India Insurance Co. Ltd.,
Innovative Offerings In The Freight Marine Liability Insurance Market
Major companies operating in the freight marine liability insurance market are focused on providing innovative insurance services, such as specialized marine general liability insurance coverage. Specialized marine general liability insurance offers comprehensive coverage for businesses involved in maritime trade. For instance, in December 2023, Axa XL, a US-based insurance company, launched specialized marine general liability insurance coverage tailored for marine artisans in the US. The new product seeks to protect maritime artisans, who work as contractors on boat construction, maintenance, and repair. Additionally, offerings include inland marine, ocean cargo, blue and brown water hulls, protection and indemnity, and excess and primary marine liabilities.
Pen Underwriting Limited Expands Presence In Specialist Marine Liability Insurance Market With Acquisition Of Tay River Holdings Ltd.
In April 2023, Pen Underwriting Limited, an Australia-based specialist insurance company, acquired Tay River Holdings Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Pen Underwriting Limited aims to enter the specialist marine liability insurance market and expand its capabilities in niche areas of marine trades' liability, ports and terminals liability, and marine war risks through its independent broker clients. Tay River Holdings Ltd. is a UK-based insurance company covering marine liability, ports and terminals liability, marine war risks, and other related areas.
Europe was the largest region in the freight marine lability insurance market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the freight marine lability insurance market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the freight marine liability insurance market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The freight marine liability insurance market includes revenues earned by entities by providing insurance services such as marine cargo, land cargo, all risk, warehouse-to-warehouse insurance service, general average insurance service and related services such as freight insurance, liability insurance, and hull 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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