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The global decentralized insurance market was valued at $1.4 billion in 2022, and is projected to reach $135.6 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 58.5% from 2023 to 2032.
Decentralized finance insurance, also known as decentralized risk coverage or decentralized insurance protocols, is a type of insurance that operates on blockchain technology and uses smart contracts to automate the process of insurance coverage. Furthermore, in decentralized insurance, users may collectively pool their funds to form a risk pool that provides coverage for specific events or risks. The terms of coverage and payouts are determined by the rules set in the smart contract, which are executed automatically based on predefined conditions.
The increase in demand for decentralized and peer-to-peer insurance products that offer greater transparency, lower costs, and faster claim processing times boosts the growth of decentralized insurance market. In addition, rise in awareness, and adoption of blockchain technology and smart contracts, which may automate insurance policies and claims boosts the decentralized insurance market growth. However, the regulatory uncertainty and lack of clarity around the legal and regulatory framework for decentralized insurance products in different jurisdictions is restraining the growth of the decentralized insurance market.
Furthermore, limited interoperability and standardization across different decentralized insurance platforms and protocols also hinder the decentralized insurance market growth. On the contrary, the ability to offer more personalized insurance products that meet the specific needs and preferences of individual policyholders is expected to fuel the growth of the market in the upcoming years. Furthermore, a reduction in costs and increase in efficiency using blockchain technology and smart contracts are expected to create lucrative opportunities for the market during the forecast period.
The report focuses on growth prospects, restraints, and trends in the decentralized insurance market. The study provides Porter’s five forces analysis to understand the impact of various factors such as bargaining power of suppliers, competitive intensity of competitors, threat of new entrants, threat of substitutes, and bargaining power of buyers on the decentralized insurance market outlook.
The decentralized insurance market is segmented into insurance type, end user, and region. By type, the market is classified into life insurance and non-life insurance. Depending on the end user, it is fragmented into businesses and individuals. Region wise, the market is analysed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
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By type, the life insurance segment acquired a major decentralized insurance market size in 2021. The growth of this segment is attributed to the fact that decentralized insurance operates on a peer-to-peer network, which means that life insurance claims can be processed quickly and efficiently. This can provide policyholders with faster pay-outs and a more seamless claims experience.
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By region, the North America dominated the decentralized insurance market share in 2021. This is attributed to the increasing popularity of blockchain technology and the need for more accessible and affordable insurance options. Further, the growth of the decentralized insurance market in North America is being driven by several factors which include security, accessibility, transparency, and lower cost of decentralized insurance.
The key players operating in the global decentralized insurance market include Nexus Mutual, Unslashed Finance, Neptune Mutual, Etherisc, InsurAce, Bridge Mutual, Tidal Finance, Copper, Evertas, and Opyn. These players have adopted various business strategies to increase their market penetration and strengthen their position in the decentralized insurance industry.
Rise in partnerships to develop the financing practices and adoption of the advance technologies are some of the trends that have helped to augment the decentralized insurance market growth. For instance, in January 2022, Verida announced a partnership with Nimble to strengthen the Nimble decentralized insurance protocol and platform leveraging the Algorand blockchain. Verida will complement the Nimble technology and provide connectivity to Algorand as the blockchain choice for smart contracts and stable coin payments. With this secure framework, Nimble would provide connection to existing carrier systems both on and off chain allowing insureds and Nimble members to send and request data in an anonymous way and receive micropayments for these transactions.
Furthermore, in September 2022, SupraOracles partnered with Cover Compared, a novel decentralized business model to create the first insurance marketplace for the global cryptocurrency market. Cover Compact is redefining the decentralized insurance crypto industry and uses blockchain and cryptocurrency to amend some of the shortcomings of the current market. By integrating insurance and blockchain into a unified platform, Cover Compared offers lower insurance policy costs while still ensuring users have the same high-quality insurance protection. Furthermore, within the Cover Compared marketplace, users are connected with multinational insurance companies and will further rely on smart contracts to complete any transaction.
The pandemic has created new opportunities for decentralized insurance platforms, particularly in the area of parametric insurance. Parametric insurance policies use pre-defined triggers to automatically pay out when specific conditions are met, such as a certain level of rainfall or a certain number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. This has enabled faster and more efficient payouts compared to traditional insurance models, which often require time-consuming claims processing. However, the pandemic has also presented challenges for the decentralized insurance industry. One of the main challenges has been the difficulty in accurately assessing risk in a rapidly evolving situation. This has led to some uncertainty around payouts and coverage for certain events related to the pandemic. Thus, the pandemic had a moderate impact on decentralized insurance industry.
Decentralized insurance platforms operate on blockchain technology, which provides a high level of transparency and trust to users. Smart contracts, which are self-executing computer programs, are used to automate insurance policies, claims, and payouts. This means that all policy terms, conditions, and claim settlements are executed automatically without any human intervention. Therefore, there is less scope for fraud and manipulation in decentralized insurance, which improves trust and confidence among users.
Further, the key players in the market are increasingly offering new and innovative products in developing countries to boost their market presence. For instance, in December 2022, Nami Insurance launched the "Proof of Concept" that proves the feasibility and practicality of the first cryptocurrency insurance product in Vietnam. The decentralized hedging protocol Nami Insurance utilizes blockchain technology to enable a decentralized insurance service and transforms trade risk into the first opportunity. This insurance product is a member of the Nami Foundation, which will define a fully equipped ecosystem of decentralized financial products. Hence, the transparency offered by decentralized insurance is fueling the decentralized insurance market growth.
Decentralized insurance allows users to purchase insurance policies without the involvement of intermediaries, such as brokers or agents. This eliminates the need for payment of their commissions or fees, resulting in lower insurance costs for policyholders. In addition, decentralized insurance (DeFi insurance) can reduce overhead costs associated with traditional insurance, such as office rent, administration expenses, and regulatory compliance. Furthermore, decentralized insurance is accessible to anyone with an internet connection, regardless of their geographic location. The use of blockchain technology eliminates the need for physical presence, paperwork, and manual verification, making insurance more accessible to people in underserved or remote areas. Thus, the cost-effectiveness of DeFi insurance along with better accessibility is boosting the growth of the market.
Decentralized insurance allows users to customize their policies according to their specific needs, which is not possible with traditional insurance. Policyholders can choose the coverage amount, duration, and terms of their policies, and pay premiums accordingly. Smart contracts automatically execute policy terms and payout claims in case of events that meet the predefined conditions. Further, it offers a variety of insurance products, including coverage for traditional risks such as fire, theft, and natural disasters, as well as emerging risks such as cybercrime, smart contract failure, and liquidity pool risks.
Furthermore, decentralized insurance platforms allow users to pool their funds and invest in insurance policies, which provides diversification benefits and reduces individual risk exposure. Moreover, decentralized insurance platforms use blockchain technology, which eliminates the need for intermediaries and streamlines insurance processes. This reduces the time and costs associated with policy issuance, claims processing, and payouts. Thus, the flexibility and diversification offered by DeFi insurance is propelling the growth of decentralized insurance market.
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