Property, Casualty and Direct Insurance in the US - Market Research Report (2013-2028)
New York, United States
Last Updated: October 2023
NAICS 52412Revenue
$888.0bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XXX.Xbn
Employees
690k
Businesses
3,623
Wages
$XX.Xbn
Property, Casualty and Direct Insurance in the US industry analysis
General insurers can provide industry services at a fraction of the potential loss by pooling premiums to pay for losses some policyholders incur. The industry is an indispensable part of risk management in the domestic economy. General insurers derive income from insurance premiums and investing in bonds, stocks and other assets. Most property and casualty premiums are obtained through renewing policies relating to existing risks. Changes in risk exposure and pricing conditions affect remaining premiums. Many consumers view policies as inelastic, although some may choose to decrease consumption of insurance policies should premium prices increase too much. Policy pricing fluctuates between cycles of price-cutting (softening) and price raising (hardening). Over the past five years, revenue has grown at a CAGR of 1.8% to $888.0 billion, including an expected 0.7% increase in 2023. Profit is expected to climb to 13.1% of revenue in 2023 from 11.9% in 2018.
Trends and Insights
- Rising insurance premiums support industry revenue growth. Although owning assets, running businesses and hiring employees have become more expensive.
- Workers’ compensation is a driving force for the industry, as both employers and employees are protected by it. This insurance coverage was critical during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Regions with the largest exposure to natural disasters and other risks have a cluster of industry establishments. California and Florida represent the two largest markets for P&C insurers in the country.
- Price represents the primary input into the value perceptions of consumers and businesses. Insurers deliver added value by providing products that meet individual risk needs and circumstances for consumers.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2013-2028)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 1.8 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $888.0bn in 2023.
Trends and Insights
Property and casualty coverage is critical to insurers
- The property and casualty (P&C) market is characterized by stable demand, as homes, cars, businesses and employees must be insured regardless of macroeconomic conditions.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Premium pricing is on the rise
- As the economy returns to normalcy following the pandemic, individuals are expected to increase their time on the road. As a result, this will increase vehicle insurance payments, boosting industry revenue.
Biggest companies in the Property, Casualty and Direct Insurance in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2023 | Revenue ($m)
2023 | Profit ($m)
2023 | Profit Margin (%)
2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co | 71,560.3 | 9,289.7 | 13.0 | |
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 52,776.0 | 655.1 | 1.2 | |
Allstate Corp | 40,955.1 | 8,259.8 | 20.2 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Private passenger auto, Commercial auto and Homeowners multiple peril. Private passenger auto is the largest segment of the Property, Casualty and Direct Insurance in the US.
Trends and Insights
Private passenger auto and commercial auto dominate industry product share
- Insurers provide both liability and collision/comprehensive auto lines.
- More insights available in the full report
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Competitors
- Workers' Compensation & Other Insurance Funds in the US
Complementors
- Life Insurance & Annuities in the US
- Health & Medical Insurance in the US
- Reinsurance Carriers in the US
International industries
- Global Direct General Insurance Carriers
- Property, Casualty and Direct Insurance in Canada
- General Insurance in Australia
- General Insurance in New Zealand
- General Insurance in the UK
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Operators in this industry are primarily engaged in underwriting insurance policies that protect individuals, businesses and agencies against losses that occur as a result of property damage, liability or other risks. Industry participants also protect real estate owners or creditors against losses sustained as a result of any title defect to real property. This industry does not include insurance coverage for life, disability, accidental death, dismemberment or health risks.
What's included in this industry?
Directly underwriting automobile insuranceDirectly underwriting homeowners' insuranceDirectly underwriting title insuranceDirectly underwriting workers' compensation insuranceDirectly underwriting medical malpractice insuranceReinsuring policies from other insurance companiesCompanies
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance CoBerkshire Hathaway Inc.Allstate CorpPurchase this report to view all 27 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
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NAICS 52412 - Property, Casualty and Direct Insurance in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Rising insurance premiums support industry revenue growth. Although owning assets, running businesses and hiring employees have become more expensive.
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Employees, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Businesses, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Profit, including historical (2013-2023)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Workers’ compensation is a driving force for the industry, as both employers and employees are protected by it. This insurance coverage was critical during the COVID-19 pande...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2023
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2023
- Major market segmentation in 2023
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Regions with the largest exposure to natural disasters and other risks have a cluster of industry establishments. California and Florida represent the two largest markets for...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2023
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2023
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2023
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Price represents the primary input into the value perceptions of consumers and businesses. Insurers deliver added value by providing products that meet individual risk needs ...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2018-2023
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
The five largest major players account for over 20.0% of industry revenue. The size of the industry and the regulations put in place help keep the market competitive.
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2019 through 2023
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2023
- Overview of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of Allstate Corp's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 24 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Berkshire Hathaway Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Allstate Corp, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 24 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act is the most notable form of assistance for the industry. The Act requires private insurers to offer terrorism insurance coverage in the event...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
The Federal Reserve has begun raising interest rates over concerns about inflation. Higher interest rates result in higher interest income, supporting profit.
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2016-2021)
- Industry Tax Structure (2016-2021)
- Income Statement (2016-2021)
- Balance Sheet (2016-2021)
- Liquidity Ratios (2016-2021)
- Coverage Ratios (2016-2021)
- Leverage Ratios (2016-2021)
- Operating Ratios (2016-2021)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Employee (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Employees per Establishment (2013-2028)
- Employees per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Average Wage (2013-2028)
- Wages/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- IVA/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Imports/Demand (2013-2028)
- Exports/Revenue (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2013-2028)
- IVA (2013-2028)
- Establishments (2013-2028)
- Enterprises (2013-2028)
- Employment (2013-2028)
- Exports (2013-2028)
- Imports (2013-2028)
- Wages (2013-2028)
Methodology
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Key data sources in the US include:
- US Census Bureau
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics
- US International Trade Commission
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
These sources include:
- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Property, Casualty and Direct Insurance in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Property, Casualty and Direct Insurance in the US industry in United States is $888.0bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Property, Casualty and Direct Insurance in the US industry in 2023?
There are 3,623 businesses in the Property, Casualty and Direct Insurance in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.2 % between 2018 and 2023.
Has the Property, Casualty and Direct Insurance in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Property, Casualty and Direct Insurance in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 1.8 % between 2018 and 2023.
What is the forecast growth of the Property, Casualty and Direct Insurance in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Property, Casualty and Direct Insurance in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Property, Casualty and Direct Insurance in the US market in United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Property, Casualty and Direct Insurance market in United States are State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and Allstate Corp
What does the Property, Casualty and Direct Insurance in the US in United States include?
Directly underwriting automobile insurance and Directly underwriting homeowners' insurance are part of the Property, Casualty and Direct Insurance in the US industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Property, Casualty and Direct Insurance in the US in United States?
The company holding the most market share in United States is State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
How competitive is the Property, Casualty and Direct Insurance in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Property, Casualty and Direct Insurance in the US industry in United States.
