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The travel insurance market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 9.69% between 2022 and 2027. The market size is forecast to increase by USD 10,397.19 million. The growth of the market hinges on multiple factors, including the growing tourism and business travel, new technological developments, and the growing demand for travel insurance.
This travel insurance market report extensively covers market segmentation by end-user (senior citizens, business travel, family travel, and others), type (general travel insurance and premium travel insurance), and geography (North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East and Africa, and South America). It also includes an in-depth analysis of drivers, trends, and challenges. Furthermore, the report includes historic market data from 2017 to 2021.
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Our researchers analyzed the data with 2022 as the base year, along with the key drivers, trends, and challenges. A holistic analysis of drivers will help companies refine their marketing strategies to gain a competitive advantage.
The growing tourism and business travel are driving market growth. Increasing consumer disposable income, rising business travel, and convenience of travel have resulted in the growth of the travel and tourism industry. As the travel insurance market is directly related, these factors also positively influenced the travel insurance market. Additionally, the shift towards carrying travel insurance being made mandatory by governments of numerous countries like the US, the UK, Australia, Germany, and Belgium has propelled market growth.
Moreover, several companies like AXA and Allianz Group are integrating technological advances like application program interface (API), artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and global positioning system (GPS) to enhance the user experience. Additionally, government initiatives to boost tourism will also result in rising demand for affordable travel insurance plans. Coverage such as medical emergencies, trip cancelation, and trip interruption during the pandemic has become essential. Hence such factors will boost market growth during the forecast period.
Insurance for unconventional expenses is a key trend in the market. Vacation rentals are popular, especially in the US with tourists opting for accommodation in furnished houses, apartments, or resort condominium complexes. Moreover, such vacation rentals usually have standardized cancelation policies to protect both the guests and the host alike for negligible costs. Some platforms from which people can choose rentals include Airbnb, Flip Key, VRBO, Home Away, Roomorama, House Trip, and Wimdu.
Moreover, if a tourist book rental is offered by these companies, then travel is covered under the travel insurance policy. Expenses incurred such as deposits, cancellation fees or any other out-of-pocket expenses can be used as proof to claim reimbursements in case a tourist falls ill during a vacation. Hence, such factors will boost travel insurance market growth during the forecast period.
The lack of awareness and delayed services is challenging market growth. There is limited awareness among consumers about insurance as a protection tool and details regarding coverage of insurance policies. Due to such factors, consumers hesitate to opt for travel insurance plans and this has resulted in limited adoption of it. This results in insurance service providers also offering services at a slow pace.
Moreover, claim settlements which are vital to ensure the goodwill of the company and renew consumer trust are not quickly processed. Companies may delay the processing of documents, especially those through various departments in a foreign country, which will result in delayed reimbursements. Such situations have resulted in a loss of client trust in travel insurance products and made them reluctant to purchase such products. Hence, such factors will hinder market growth during the forecast period.
The market research report includes the adoption lifecycle of the market, covering from the innovator’s stage to the laggard’s stage. It focuses on adoption rates in different regions based on penetration. Furthermore, the report also includes key purchase criteria and drivers of price sensitivity to help companies evaluate and develop their growth strategies.
Global Travel Insurance Market Customer Landscape
Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.
Allianz SE - The company offers travel insurance through its subsidiary Allianz Travel.
The research report also includes detailed analyses of the competitive landscape of the market and information about 20 market companies, including:
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of companies has been conducted to help clients understand the wider business environment as well as the strengths and weaknesses of key market players. Data is qualitatively analyzed to categorize companies as pure play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified; it is quantitatively analyzed to categorize companies as dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak.
The senior citizens segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. Elderly people are increasingly demanding travel insurance that goes beyond basic insurance benefits and covers various health and age-related aspects of senior citizens. Moreover, senior citizens can adjust their travel insurance plans according to their requirements such as American International Group (AIG) which offers coverage for medical expenses related to COVID-19 when the insured person is outside India. This can help senior citizens to ensure safety in situations like overseas medical expenses, theft of belongings, etc.
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The senior citizens segment was the largest segment and was valued at USD 4,341.93 million in 2017. Moreover, travel insurance policies might even pre-existing medical conditions at higher prices and can insure people up to 100 years old. However, the premium for people over 65 years keeps on increasing as they get older due to being vulnerable to illness, bad health, and accidents. Despite this limitation, they are offered far more benefits such as extra emergency and medical cover. Hence such factors are expected to propel the market growth of this segment during the forecast period.
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North America is estimated to contribute 38% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Technavio’s analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market during the forecast period. In North America, the largest regional market, a significant amount of the population goes for annual travel vacations abroad. Out of this population, engaging in adventure sports is very popular but risky as well. Hence, to cater to this, companies offer specialized policies that reduce the risks associated with travel, such as weather delays, mechanical delays, and medical emergencies.
Moreover, marketing and sales of such policies are devised in more appealing and relevant ways by travel agents who primarily sell insurance products. Additionally, companies are also using online platforms and channels that help expand visibility and increase sales to the strongly growing tourism industry in the region. Hence such factors will boost regional market growth during the forecast period.
The COVID-19 outbreak drastically impacted the regional tourism industry which negatively impacted the travel insurance market as well. Due to travel restrictions and lockdowns, several commercial flight operations were suspended. In fact, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) stated that international tourist arrivals reduced by 60%-80% in 2020 compared to 2019 due to the pandemic. However, large-scale vaccination dives helped the regional tourism industry to slowly recover with an increased number of international tourists. Hence such factors will boost the regional market growth during the forecast period.
The travel insurance market report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels and provides an analysis of the latest trends and growth opportunities from 2017 to 2027.
Travel Insurance Market Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
Page number |
174 |
Base year |
2022 |
Historic period |
2017-2021 |
Forecast period |
2023-2027 |
Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 9.69% |
Market growth 2023-2027 |
USD 10,397.19 million |
Market structure |
Fragmented |
YoY growth 2022-2023(%) |
8.67 |
Regional analysis |
North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East and Africa, and South America |
Performing market contribution |
North America at 38% |
Key countries |
US, Canada, China, Germany, and UK |
Competitive landscape |
Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
Key companies profiled |
Allianz SE, American Express Co., American International Group Inc., Arch Capital Group Ltd., Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A., Aviva insurance Ltd., AXA Group, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., British United Provident Association Ltd., Chester Perfetto Agency Inc., Chubb Ltd., Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., HanseMerkur Reiseversicherung AG, HDFC Ltd., MAPFRE S.A., Seven Corners Inc., SiriusPoint Ltd., Sun Life Financial Inc., The Goldman Sachs Group Inc., and Zurich Insurance Co. Ltd. |
Market dynamics |
Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, and Market condition analysis for the forecast period. |
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