The life insurance market in Asia Pacific is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 257,885.7 million by 2027. A compound annual growth rate of 9.3% is expected of Asia Pacific life insurance market from 2021 to 2027.
The Asia Pacific life insurance market generated a revenue of USD 138,209.9 million in 2020.
The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.3% from 2021 to 2027.
In terms of segment, whole life insurance was the largest revenue generating product in 2020.
Universal Life Insurance is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Country-wise, India is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2021 to 2027.
Asia Pacific data book summary
Market revenue in 2020
USD 138,209.9 million
Market revenue in 2027
USD 257,885.7 million
Growth rate
9.3% (CAGR from 2020 to 2027)
Largest segment
Whole life insurance
Fastest growing segment
Universal Life Insurance
Historical data covered
2016 - 2019
Base year for estimation
2020
Forecast period covered
2021 - 2027
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD million
Market segmentation
Whole Life Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Universal Life Insurance, Variable Universal Life Insurance
Key market players worldwide
MetLife Inc, Prudential Financial Inc, American International Group Inc, Lincoln National Corp, John Hancock Asset-Based Lending I, China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H
Other key industry trends
In terms of revenue, Asia Pacific region accounted for 13.1% of the global life insurance market in 2020.
Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2027.
Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 257,885.7 million by 2027.
Asia Pacific region is anticipated to witness the fastest growth of 9.3% over the forecast period. Rapidly growing middle-class population in developing countries of Asia Pacific is boosting the demand for insurance.
Life insurers in Asia Pacific are moving toward protection-based products, with a large focus on accident & health policies, rather than fee-based products. The trend is mainly prominent in The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Hong Kong.
Rapidly aging population is a major concern for insurers in Thailand, South Korea, and Japan, among others. In many parts of Asia Pacific, people are living longer & the population is aging, which is driving the need for life insurance & associated products that can help protect family living standards for the next generation.
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Whole Life Insurance was the largest segment with a revenue share of 34.09% in 2020.
Horizon Databook has segmented the Asia Pacific life insurance market based on whole life insurance, term life insurance, universal life insurance, variable universal life insurance covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2016 to 2027.
Asia Pacific region is anticipated to witness the fastest growth of 9.3% over the forecast period. Rapidly growing middle-class population in developing countries of Asia Pacific is boosting the demand for insurance.
Life insurers in Asia Pacific are moving toward protection-based products, with a large focus on accident & health policies, rather than fee-based products. The trend is mainly prominent in The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Hong Kong.
Rapidly aging population is a major concern for insurers in Thailand, South Korea, and Japan, among others. In many parts of Asia Pacific, people are living longer & the population is aging, which is driving the need for life insurance & associated products that can help protect family living standards for the next generation.
Asia Pacific Life Insurance Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2016-2027)
Whole Life Insurance
Term Life Insurance
Universal Life Insurance
Variable Universal Life Insurance
Asia Pacific Life Insurance Market Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2016-2027)
Agency
Broker
Bancassurance
Digital & Direct Channels
Asia Pacific Life Insurance Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2016-2027)
Individuals
Corporate houses/Business Units
Others (Govt. agencies and NGOs
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