Cargo Insurance Market Expected to Reach $106 Billion by 2032—Allied Market Research

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Cargo Insurance Market," The cargo insurance market size was valued at $71.4 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $106 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2023 to 2032. Cargo insurance can be purchased for goods during shipment to help mitigate risks associated with shipping processes while also securing shipment of the goods. Cargo insurance protects businesses and carriers from financial losses caused by cargo damage or loss. Transporting goods safely and securely can be challenging, especially if they are fragile. In these situations, cargo insurance is crucial because it protects against financial losses by paying the actual value of the shipment in the unlikely event that it is damaged or lost.

Cargo insurance market refers to the insurance coverage for goods or cargo being transported by various modes of transportation, such as ships, airplanes, trucks, or trains. Cargo insurance is designed to protect the goods against loss or damage that may occur during transit. This market comprises of insurance companies, brokers, and agents who specialize in providing coverage for cargo shipments. Major insurance companies offer cargo insurance as part of their marine insurance offerings. Businesses are implementing insurance policies to lower the risk of importing and exporting owing to the rapid expansion of marine transportation for international trade. This insurance also provides several other advantages to industries, businesses, and individuals. Various cargo transportation insurance policies covering domestic, regional, and international transport have been recently developed. These factors are anticipated to boost the cargo insurance market growth in the coming years.

However, some policies have intricate exclusion clauses that frequently imply incomplete coverage. Furthermore, improper understanding of cargo insurance can prevent its adoption and somewhat impede the market revenue growth. The implementation of these policies may be hampered by the inability to resolve claims due to a lack of understanding or protracted disputes. In addition, losses brought on by cargo delays are not covered by cargo insurance, and not all insurance policies provide coverage for unforeseeable events like war, strikes, or riots, among others. These are some important factors that are projected to limit market expansion in the upcoming years.

Investments are protected by cargo insurance, which also covers goods for loss, damage, or delays. The cost of the insurance is based on how much risk there is in transporting the goods. Major insurance providers have teamed up with risk managers and brokers to create specialized and affordable cargo insurance coverage in response to rising instances of cargo theft and vessel damage as a result of unfavorable climatic conditions. The rising popularity of insurtech solutions that leverages the use of advanced technologies such as blockchain, data analytics, Internet of Things (IoT) is streamlining the process of claims, risk assessment, and offers real-time tracking of cargo which is gaining huge popularity. Without financial protection, the businesses need to bear the entire financial burden for the damage caused to the goods during transit. These factors are anticipated to boost the cargo insurance market share in the coming years.

Cargo insurance market helps in mitigating the risks by ensuring smooth flow of goods and offering protection to the high-value cargos. It is anticipated that improvements in in-transit cargo modelling and advances in shipping technology will open up new opportunities for insurers to invest in extending the coverage of their policies, which will have a significant impact on the market revenue growth. With increasing digitalization and reliance on technology in the cargo industry, cybersecurity and data protection have become critical concerns.

The cargo insurance is segmented on the basis of insurance type, distribution channel, end user, and region. By insurance type, it is classified into air cargo, land cargo, and marine cargo. By distribution channel, it is classified into direct sales and indirect sales. By end user, it is classified into traders, cargo owners, ship owners, and others. By region, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

The key players profiled in the report include Allianz, AXA, Aon PLC, American International Group Inc, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Chubb, Lloyd's, Marsh LLC, Zurich Insurance Group Ltd, and Lockton Companies.

The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the global cargo insurance market trends by thoroughly studying different aspects of the market including major segments, market statistics, market dynamics, regional market outlook, cargo insurance market opportunities, and top players working towards the growth of the market. The report also highlights the cargo insurance market analysis based on present scenario and upcoming trends & developments that have a positive impact on the cargo insurance market forecast. Moreover, restraints and challenges that hold power to obstruct the market growth are also profiled in the report along with the Porter’s five forces analysis of the market to elucidate factors such as competitive landscape, bargaining power of buyers and suppliers, threats of new players, and emergence of substitutes in the market.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Cargo Insurance Industry

• The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in shifts in cargo types and shipping patterns. Some industries, such as automotive and aerospace, experienced a decline in demand, while others, like e-commerce and healthcare, witnessed an increase. These shifts and changes in cargo volumes and transportation modes created uncertainties and challenges for cargo insurance providers in assessing and pricing risks accurately.
• The pandemic led to a significant decline in global trade and economic activity as businesses scaled back operations and consumer demand weakened. Reduced trade volumes directly impacted the need for cargo insurance, as fewer goods were being shipped across borders.
• The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a higher number of insurance claims and increased loss ratios in the cargo insurance sector. Cargo shipments faced delays, damage, or loss due to lockdowns, reduced staffing, and operational challenges. The increased claims activity and potentially higher claim payouts posed pressure on the profitability of cargo insurance providers.

Key Findings of the Study

• Based on insurance type, the land cargo sub-segment emerged as the global leader in 2022 and the marine cargo sub-segment is anticipated to be the fastest growing during the forecast period.
• Based on distribution channel, the direct sales sub-segment emerged as the global leader in 2022 and is predicted to show the fastest growth in the upcoming years.
• Based on end user, the cargo owners sub-segment emerged as the global leader in 2022 and the traders sub-segment is predicted to show the fastest growth in the upcoming years.
• Based on region, Europe registered the highest market share in 2022 and is projected to maintain its position during the forecast period.