The commercial property insurance market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The commercial property insurance market has grown rapidly in recent years. It will increase from $339.29 billion in 2024 to $379.72 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.9%.
Factors driving this growth include economic growth, industrial expansion, rising real estate investments, urbanization, regulatory changes, rising property values, and the increasing frequency of natural disasters.
The commercial property insurance market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The commercial property insurance market is expected to grow to $593.44 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 11.8%.
This growth is driven by awareness of climate change, e-commerce growth, regulatory changes, property development projects, and emerging risks. Key trends include the adoption of advanced technologies, rising demand for cyber insurance, sustainability efforts, customized coverage solutions, and regulatory changes.
The rising number of natural disasters is expected to stimulate growth in the commercial property insurance market. Natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes are increasing in frequency and severity due to climate change, impacting the environment and leading to property damage. Commercial property insurance offers financial protection against such disasters. For instance, in April 2024, Our World in Data (OWID) reported that global earthquakes increased from 16 in 2021 to 32 in 2023, thus contributing to the growth of the commercial property insurance market.
The commercial property insurance market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Buildings Insurance, Contents Insurance, Flood Insurance, Earthquake Insurance, Other Types
2) By Enterprise Size: Large-Scaled Enterprises, Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises
3) By Distribution Channel: Agents And Brokers, Direct Response, Other Distribution Channels
4) By Application: Open Perils, Named Perils
5) By Industry Vertical: Manufacturing, Construction, Information Technology (IT) And Telecommunications, Healthcare, Energy And Utilities, Transportation And Logistics, Other Industry Verticals
Subsegments:
1) By Buildings Insurance: Property Damage Insurance, Structural Damage Insurance, Fire And Smoke Damage Insurance, Vandalism And Theft Protection
2) By Contents Insurance: Office Equipment Insurance, Inventory And Stock Insurance, Furniture And Fixtures Coverage, Electronics And Technology Coverage
3) By Flood Insurance: River Flood Insurance, Coastal Flood Insurance, Flash Flood Insurance, Sewer Backup Insurance
4) By Earthquake Insurance: Structural Earthquake Coverage, Non-Structural Earthquake Coverage, Business Interruption Due To Earthquake, Earthquake Property Damage Coverage
5) By Other Types: Business Interruption Insurance, Loss Of Rent Insurance, Terrorism Insurance, Civil Disturbance And Riot Insurance, Pollution And Environmental Damage Coverage
Companies in the commercial property insurance market are focusing on Insurtech solutions to stay competitive and meet changing technological demands. In May 2024, Janover launched Janover Insurance, its Insurtech subsidiary, combining real estate expertise with insurance services to enhance client value, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
Major companies operating in the commercial property insurance market are:
• Berkshire Hathaway Inc
• Allianz SE
• AXA SA
• Munich Re
• Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
• Tokio Marine Holdings Inc
• Liberty Mutual Insurance
• Swiss Re
• American International Group Inc
• Chubb Limited
• Aviva plc
• Sompo Holdings Inc
• Travelers Companies Inc
• Hannover Re
• Hartford Financial Services Group Inc
• CNA Financial Corporation
• Markel Group
• Assurant Inc
• Arch Capital Group Ltd
• Great American Insurance Group
• FM Global
• United Fire Group Inc
• Lloyd's of London
Europe was the largest region in the commercial property market in 2024.The regions covered in the commercial property insurance market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.