The marine insurance market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The size of the marine insurance market has seen robust growth in the past years. It is projected to expand from $32.2 billion in 2024 to $34.34 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%.
The growth observed in the historical period is due to factors such as increased global trade, a surge in international shipping, issues concerning piracy and maritime security, strict regulatory mandates, and risks associated with natural disasters and climate change.
The marine insurance market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size for marine insurance is projected to witness robust expansion in the upcoming years, reaching up to $45.73 billion by the year 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%.
The anticipated growth during the forecast timeline is credited to factors such as the rise of unmanned vessels, issues regarding cybersecurity, adjustments to climate change, environmentally friendly shipping practices, and the growth of renewable energy. Key trends throughout the predicted period encompass the rise of digital technologies and insurtech, data analysis and forecast modelling, the emergence of autonomous vessels and related tech risks, shifts in economic and trade landscapes, and alternative mechanisms for risk transfer.
The anticipated expansion of global commerce is predicted to stimulate the marine insurance market's growth in the future. Global commerce entails the shipping and receiving of goods and services internationally. This sector is powered by the increasing usage of ships for imports and exports, as every shipping company is seeking insurance to cover potential damages to the cargo and vessel. For instance, GOV.UK, a UK-based government services and information platform, stated in October 2024 that the total import value for August 2024 stood at £51.2 ($66.27) billion, marking a £2.7 ($3.49) billion, or 6%, increase from August 2023. Hence, the upswing in global trade activities is fueling the marine insurance market's expansion.
The marine insurance market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Cargo Insurance, Hull And Machinery Insurance, Marine Liability Insurance, Offshore or Energy Insurance
2) By Policy Type: Time Policy, Voyage Policy, Floating Policy, Valued Policy, Others Policy Types
3) By Distribution Channel: Wholesalers, Retail Brokers, Others Distribution Channels
4) By End User: Ship Owners, Traders, Others End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Cargo Insurance: All Risks Cargo Insurance, Named Perils Cargo Insurance
2) By Hull and Machinery Insurance: Total Loss Coverage, Partial Loss Coverage
3) By Marine Liability Insurance: Protection and Indemnity Insurance (P&I), Charterers Liability Insurance
4) By Offshore or Energy Insurance: Offshore Construction Insurance, Energy Liability Insurance
Major players in the marine insurance industry are concentrating their efforts on launching cargo war risk insurance offerings in an effort to offer all-inclusive protection for in-transit goods and shield against potential losses due to warfare or piracy. Cargo war risk insurance facilities provide a specific type of insurance coverage aimed at sheltering cargo owners and shipping firms from losses or damages to sea-transported goods that may be caused by actions related to war. For example, in April 2024, UK-established Howden Insurance Brokers LLC introduced its Red Sea cargo war insurance. This coverage option provides up to $50 million per insured ship, with the highest limit quoted to date reaching $150 million. This arrangement affords varying degrees of protection depending on each client's unique requirements. It's the premier dedicated insurance product created specifically for cargo ships in a currently active conflict area, incorporating vital maritime pathways such as the Bab al Mandab Strait, the Red Sea, and sections of the Indian Ocean.
Major companies operating in the marine insurance market include:
• Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
• Axa S.A.
• American International Group Inc.
• Tokio Marine Holdings Inc.
• Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd.
• Chubb Limited
• Zurich Insurance Group
• Sompo International Holdings Ltd
• The Travelers Indemnity Company
• Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited
• The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc.
• Intact Financial Corporation
• Everest Reinsurance Group Ltd.
• Aon plc
• Arch Capital Group Ltd.
• HDI Global SE
• Markel Corporation
• Arthur J. Gallagher & Co
• American Financial Group Inc.
• The Hanover Insurance Group Inc.
• AXIS Capital Holdings Limited
• RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.
• Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited
• ProSight Global Inc.
• Allianz SE
• Bermudan Insurance Holding Company Ltd.
• Validus Holdings Inc.
• Argo Group International Holdings Ltd.
Europe was the largest region in the marine insurance market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the marine insurance market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.