Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that the global insurance market is expected to grow at an annual rate of 5.3% over the next decade, slightly above economic output [1] - In 2024, the global insurance industry is projected to grow approximately 8.6%, surpassing the previous year's record growth of 8.2% [1] - The total premium income for global insurance companies in life, property, and health insurance sectors reached €7.0 trillion, with a significant increase of €557 billion in the global premium pool [1]

Core Insights - The Chinese insurance market is projected to grow at an overall rate of 7.5% over the next decade, surpassing the global average growth rate [2][6]. Group 1: Market Growth and Position - China has become the main driver of growth in the Asian insurance market and remains the second-largest insurance market globally, with a market share of 10.8% [2][3]. - In 2024, the total premium income in the Chinese insurance market reached €754 billion, accounting for more than half of the total premium income in Asia [2][3]. - The global insurance market is expected to see a strong growth rate of approximately 8.6% in 2024, with the Chinese insurance market achieving a growth rate of 11.2% [2][3]. Group 2: Sector-Specific Insights - The life insurance sector remains the largest segment in terms of premium income, with an expected income of approximately €2.9 trillion in 2024, while health insurance is projected to generate around €1.7 trillion [3]. - The Chinese life insurance market is anticipated to grow at a rate of 7.8% over the next decade, contributing significantly to global life insurance premium growth [6]. - The health insurance market in China is expected to grow at a rate of 7.9%, which is higher than the global forecast [6]. Group 3: Comparative Analysis - In 2024, the growth rate of China's health insurance premiums was 8.2%, exceeding the global average of 7% [4]. - The property insurance market in China is projected to grow at a rate of 6.4% over the next decade, which is higher than the growth rates expected in Europe and North America [6]. - China's property insurance market remains the largest in the Asia-Pacific region, accounting for nearly half of the total premium income in the area [4].