The bancassurance market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The bancassurance market has seen strong growth in recent years. It will increase from $162.78 billion in 2024 to $176.76 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 8.6%.
This growth is driven by regulatory changes, growing customer trust, competitive market conditions, partnership strategies, and favorable economic conditions.
The bancassurance market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The bancassurance market is forecasted to reach $238 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 7.7%.
The growth is driven by regulatory reforms, demographic shifts, changing customer expectations, globalization, and regulatory developments. Key trends include digital transformation, personalized services, financial service integration, product innovation, and the use of data analytics.
The increasing need for insurance is expected to fuel the growth of the bancassurance market. Insurance is crucial for protecting against financial losses from various risks. The growing need for insurance is driven by uncertainties such as health issues, natural disasters, and economic instability. Bancassurance leverages banks' customer networks to provide convenient access to insurance products. For instance, LIMRA Inc. reported that in 2023, the U.S. life insurance new annualized premiums rose by 1% to $15.6 billion, with a 4% increase in overall policy counts. Thus, the rising need for insurance is driving the bancassurance market.
The bancassurance market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Insurance Type: Life Insurance, Non-Life Insurance
2) By Model Type: Pure Distributor Model, Strategic Alliance Model, Joint Venture Model, Financial Holding, Other Model Types
3) By End User: Personal, Business
Subsegments:
1) By Life Insurance: Term Life Insurance, Whole Life Insurance, Endowment Policies, Universal Life Insurance, Unit-Linked Insurance Plans (Ulips), Pension Plans, Critical Illness Insurance, Annuities
2) By Non-Life Insurance: Health Insurance, Motor Insurance, Property Insurance, Travel Insurance, Homeowners Insurance, Liability Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Commercial Insurance (Including Business Insurance), Marine And Aviation Insurance
Companies in the bancassurance market are working on digital insurance platforms to streamline operations and enhance customer experience. These platforms enable customers to manage policies, track claims, and make premium payments online. NCBA Bancassurance Intermediary LTD, a Kenyan company, launched a digital insurance portal in October 2023 to simplify insurance management. The platform offers features like secure quote comparisons, real-time claim submissions, and easy premium payments for a seamless experience.
Major companies operating in the bancassurance market are:
• Allianz SE
• AXA Group (AXA SA)
• Wells Fargo & Company
• HSBC Holdings plc
• Citigroup Inc.
• MetLife Inc.
• Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A.
• Prudential Financial Inc.
• American Express Company
• BNP Paribas SA
• ING Groep N.V.
• Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (MUFG)
• Crédit Mutuel
• Barclays PLC
• Crédit Agricole SA
• Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.
• Banco Bradesco S.A.
• Standard Chartered PLC
• Nordea Bank Abp
• Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ)
• CNA Financial Corporation
• Lloyds Banking Group plc
• Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank)
• ABN AMRO Group N.V.
• Yes Bank Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the bancassurance market in 2023. Middle East And Africa is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the bancassurance market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.