Summary
- • 60% of small businesses don't have business interruption insurance
- • The global commercial insurance market size was valued at $692.33 billion in 2020
- • Cyber insurance premiums are expected to reach $20.6 billion by 2025
- • 43% of small business owners have never had insurance
- • The average cost of a data breach in 2021 was $4.24 million
- • Property and casualty insurance premiums written in the US reached $1.32 trillion in 2020
- • 70% of businesses are underinsured
- • The global commercial property insurance market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2021 to 2028
- • 40% of small businesses are likely to experience a property or liability loss within the next 10 years
- • The average cost of general liability insurance for small businesses is $42 per month
- • Cyber insurance claims increased by 100% from 2019 to 2020
- • The global commercial auto insurance market size was valued at $186.6 billion in 2020
- • 75% of businesses are underinsured by 40% or more
- • The average cost of workers' compensation insurance is $1.05 per $100 of payroll
- • 30% of small businesses have experienced a data breach or cyberattack
Did you know that 60% of small businesses are playing a risky game by not having business interruption insurance? As the global commercial insurance market continues to boom, with cyber insurance premiums expected to rise to $20.6 billion by 2025, its astonishing to learn that 70% of businesses are actually underinsured. From the staggering costs of data breaches to the high likelihood of property or liability losses, these statistics paint a vivid picture of the insurance landscape for businesses. So, buckle up and get ready to delve into the wild world of business insurance where risks are high, premiums are soaring, and the unexpected is the only certainty!
Business Interruption Insurance
- 60% of small businesses don't have business interruption insurance
- The average cost of business interruption insurance for small businesses is $40 per month
- Only 17% of small businesses have business interruption insurance
- Only 28% of small businesses have a disaster recovery plan
- Only 35% of small businesses have business interruption insurance as part of their property insurance policy
- The average cost of a business interruption insurance claim is $184,000
Interpretation
In a world where small businesses are more likely to have a cup of coffee a day than to protect themselves from unexpected interruptions, the numbers speak volumes. With 60% of businesses choosing to brave the storm without interruption insurance, it seems that many are gambling on a smooth ride through rough waters. For those who do take the plunge, the relatively palatable $40 monthly premium may be the lifeboat needed in the face of an average $184,000 claim. While only 17% have heeded the call to prepare for disaster and only a third view business interruption insurance as integral to their property coverage, it might be time for small businesses to realize that a stitch in time saves more than nine.
Commercial Auto Insurance
- The global commercial auto insurance market size was valued at $186.6 billion in 2020
- The average cost of a commercial auto insurance claim is $45,000
- The global commercial auto insurance market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2021 to 2028
- The average cost of a commercial auto insurance policy is $142 per month
Interpretation
In the fast-paced world of business insurance, the statistics speak volumes: with the global commercial auto insurance market cruising at a hefty $186.6 billion in 2020, it's clear that protecting those company vehicles is serious business. However, when those inevitable mishaps occur, the average cost of a claim weighing in at a hefty $45,000 serves as a stark reminder to buckle up and drive responsibly. And as we shift gears into the future, the projected 7.2% annual growth of the market from 2021 to 2028 reaffirms the timeless truth that accidents (and the need for insurance) are always just around the corner. So, as businesses consider the cost of staying covered, the average monthly premium of $142 seems like a small price to pay for peace of mind on the road.
Cyber Insurance
- Cyber insurance premiums are expected to reach $20.6 billion by 2025
- The average cost of a data breach in 2021 was $4.24 million
- Cyber insurance claims increased by 100% from 2019 to 2020
- 30% of small businesses have experienced a data breach or cyberattack
- 61% of cyber insurance claims in 2020 were due to ransomware attacks
- Only 28% of small businesses have a cyber insurance policy
- 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses
- The average cost of a cyber liability insurance policy is $1,500 per year
- 60% of small businesses that experience a cyberattack go out of business within six months
- 29% of small businesses have experienced a data breach
- 71% of businesses are not prepared for the financial impact of a cyberattack
- Only 14% of small businesses have cyber insurance
Interpretation
In the high-stakes world of cyber insurance, the numbers tell a tale of risk and resilience. As cyber threats loom large and breach costs skyrocket, the business landscape is a battleground of digital defense and financial fallout. With premiums soaring to unprecedented heights and claims skyrocketing, the reality is stark: small businesses are prime targets for cybercriminals. But as the statistics paint a grim picture of vulnerabilities and unpreparedness, the silver lining lies in the power of prevention and protection. In a world where data is king and security is paramount, the question isn't just about the cost of a breach—it's about the survival of those who dare to navigate the treacherous waters of the digital age. So, will businesses rise to the challenge and invest in safeguarding their digital assets, or will they fall victim to the cyber abyss, forever lost in the annals of costly oversight? Only time will tell.
Insurance Coverage
- 70% of businesses are underinsured
- 75% of businesses are underinsured by 40% or more
Interpretation
In the unpredictable world of business, it seems that a staggering 70% of companies are playing a risky game of "insurance limbo," choosing to duck under coverage rather than face the music of potential risks. Furthermore, a whopping 75% of these daring businesses are not just tiptoeing under the bar, but lunging headfirst into the underinsurance abyss by a staggering 40% or more. It's a high-stakes dance with disaster, where the insurance safety net may be nothing more than an illusion until reality comes crashing down. It's time for businesses to stop treating insurance like a mere suggestion and start seeing it as the critical shield it truly is against the whims of fate.
Liability Insurance
- The average cost of general liability insurance for small businesses is $42 per month
- The average cost of a slip and fall claim is $20,000
- The global directors and officers (D&O) insurance market is expected to reach $19.5 billion by 2025
- 35% of small businesses have experienced a lawsuit or been threatened with one
- The average cost of a product liability claim is $7 million
- The global professional liability insurance market size was valued at $42.6 billion in 2020
- Only 23% of small businesses have professional liability insurance
- The average cost of a product liability insurance policy is $1,200 per year
- The average cost of a professional liability insurance policy is $59 per month
- The average cost of a commercial umbrella insurance policy is $75 per month
- Only 21% of small businesses have employment practices liability insurance (EPLI)
Interpretation
In the unpredictable business landscape, it seems that the cost of protection is a small price to pay compared to the potential financial fallout of lawsuits and claims. With the average cost of a slip and fall claim hitting a hefty $20,000 and product liability claims skyrocketing to $7 million on average, it's clear that being insured is not just a luxury but a necessity. However, the irony lies in the fact that only a fraction of small businesses actually have the professional liability insurance they may desperately need, with just 23% covered. With the global insurance market expanding rapidly, reaching billions, perhaps it's time for businesses to rethink their insurance strategies before slipping up and facing the music.
Market Size and Growth
- The global commercial insurance market size was valued at $692.33 billion in 2020
- Property and casualty insurance premiums written in the US reached $1.32 trillion in 2020
- The global commercial insurance market is expected to reach $1.1 trillion by 2028
Interpretation
The numbers don't lie, and in the world of commercial insurance, they certainly add up. With the global market soaring past the half-trillion mark in 2020, and the US property and casualty premiums hitting a whopping $1.32 trillion, it's clear that the insurance industry means serious business. And with projections suggesting that the global commercial insurance market will balloon to $1.1 trillion by 2028, it's safe to say that the future is insured – and the premiums are only rising. Brace yourselves, folks, the business of risk management is on the brink of becoming the ultimate jackpot for insurers worldwide.
Property Insurance
- The global commercial property insurance market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2021 to 2028
- The global commercial property insurance market size was valued at $217.7 billion in 2020
- The global commercial property insurance market is projected to reach $330.8 billion by 2028
- The average cost of a commercial property insurance claim is $26,000
- The average cost of a commercial property insurance policy is $63 per month
Interpretation
The commercial property insurance market seems to be on a never-ending upward trajectory, growing at a pace that would make even the most ambitious entrepreneur envious. With claims averaging at $26,000 or the equivalent of a high-end handbag, businesses are reminded that protecting their assets is no frivolous matter. At $63 per month, having a commercial property insurance policy is a small price to pay for peace of mind in a world where unpredictability reigns supreme. So, while we can't predict the future, it's safe to say that investing in commercial property insurance is a wise and fashionable choice indeed.
Small Business Insurance
- 43% of small business owners have never had insurance
- 40% of small businesses are likely to experience a property or liability loss within the next 10 years
- 44% of small business owners have never had business insurance
- 40% of small businesses will experience a property or liability loss within the next 10 years
- Only 22% of small businesses have a business owner's policy (BOP)
- 48% of small businesses are operating without any type of business insurance
- The average cost of a business owner's policy (BOP) is $84 per month
- 40% of small businesses will file an insurance claim in the next 10 years
- 44% of small business owners have never shopped for business insurance
Interpretation
In a world where risks abound like caffeinated squirrels at a park picnic, it seems that many small business owners are flying blind without insurance. With nearly half frolicking in the insurance-free zone and a similar percentage destined to face property or liability woes, it's clear that a game of chance isn't the best business strategy. Perhaps it's time for these entrepreneurs to trade in their risk-taking capes for a sturdy BOP shield, lest they end up in the insurance hall of shame next to those who have never even bothered to shop for protection. Remember, in the world of business, it's better to be safe than sorry, and definitely cheaper than $84 a month.
Specialty Insurance
- The global marine insurance market size was valued at $28.5 billion in 2020
- The global crop insurance market size was valued at $34.05 billion in 2020
- The global aviation insurance market size was valued at $4.61 billion in 2020
- The global commercial drone insurance market is expected to reach $1.13 billion by 2026
- The global surety insurance market size was valued at $15.6 billion in 2020
- The global pet insurance market size was valued at $3.33 billion in 2020
- The global trade credit insurance market size was valued at $9.39 billion in 2020
- The global political risk insurance market size was valued at $2.09 billion in 2020
Interpretation
In a world where the value of insurance knows no limits, from protecting ships navigating treacherous waters to shielding drones soaring through the skies, it seems no industry is safe from the grasp of risk. With the global commercial drone insurance market poised to take flight and the political risk insurance market navigating choppy geopolitical waters, it's clear that in the realm of insurance, whether it be for pets or planes, the only certainty is the ever-growing need to safeguard against the unpredictable. A tale of billions told in premiums, where risks are not just calculated but capitalized upon, the world of insurance continues to prove that in a world of uncertainties, one thing remains constant: the need to cover your assets.
Workers' Compensation Insurance
- The average cost of workers' compensation insurance is $1.05 per $100 of payroll
- The global workers' compensation insurance market size was valued at $55.9 billion in 2020
- 65% of businesses don't have disability insurance for their employees
- The average cost of a workers' compensation claim is $41,000
Interpretation
Workers' compensation insurance seems to be the financial safety net that businesses can't afford to ignore, with its cost per $100 of payroll being a mere $1.05 – a bargain compared to the $41,000 average cost of a claim! Yet, despite the hefty $55.9 billion global market value in 2020, it's concerning that 65% of businesses are still leaving their employees without disability insurance. Perhaps it's time for companies to invest in both their bottom line and their workforce's well-being because, in the world of insurance, a penny saved on prevention can result in a hefty sum saved on cure.