Independent agents produced 85 percent of commercial property and casualty premiums in the United States. Top performers averaged 450000 dollars in annual sales revenue. The sections below examine agent metrics, consumer patterns, digital channels, and overall market volumes.
Key Takeaways
- Independent agents in U.S. produced 85% of commercial P&C premiums in 2023
- Average U.S. insurance agent annual sales revenue was $450,000 in 2023 for top performers
- 62% of U.S. P&C policies sold via independent agents in 2022, generating $300 billion premiums
- 72% of U.S. consumers aged 25-34 prefer buying insurance online without agents in 2023
- 55% of U.S. millennials own life insurance, but 40% lapsed due to cost in 2023
- Women in U.S. are 10% more likely to shop for insurance quotes online than men in 2023
- 75% of online insurance sales in U.S. completed via aggregators or direct carriers in 2023
- AI chatbots handled 30% of initial insurance quotes in U.S. by Q4 2023
- Mobile apps drove 45% of auto insurance policy purchases among under-40s in 2023
- In 2023, global life insurance premiums reached $2.8 trillion, marking a 5% year-over-year growth driven by emerging markets
- U.S. property/casualty insurance direct premiums written totaled $799 billion in 2022, up 7.2% from 2021
- The global insurance market size was valued at $6.87 trillion in 2022 and is projected to grow to $9.82 trillion by 2028 at a CAGR of 6.4%
- U.S. individual life insurance new annualized premium sales hit $14.5 billion in Q4 2023, up 12% YoY
- Global property insurance premiums totaled $1.2 trillion in 2023, representing 40% of non-life market
- U.S. health insurance premiums written reached $1.1 trillion in 2022, 52% of total P&C and health
Independent and captive agents still dominate sales, driving most P and C premiums with strong retention.
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Agent and Broker Performance27 stats
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Independent agents in U.S. produced 85% of commercial P&C premiums in 2023
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Average U.S. insurance agent annual sales revenue was $450,000in 2023 for top performers
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62% of U.S. P&C policies sold via independent agents in 2022, generating $300 billion premiums
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Life insurance agents in U.S. averaged 120 new policies sold per year in 2023
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Top 20% of U.S. P&C agents close 75% of quotes at 35% conversion rate in 2023
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Independent brokers handled 40% of UK commercial insurance premiums worth £50 billion in 2022
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U.S. captive agents retention rate averaged 92% policy renewal in 2023
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Average commission for U.S. life insurance agents was 95% of first-year premium in 2023
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78% of U.S. high-net-worth clients buy insurance through brokers in 2023
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Canadian brokers wrote 70% of P&C business, $40 billion premiums in 2023
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U.S. agency owners reported 15% sales growth in 2023 via cross-selling
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Female insurance agents in U.S. achieved 12% higher retention rates than males in 2023
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Top U.S. life agents sold average $2.5 million APE per producer in 2023
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55% of U.S. agents used CRM tools boosting sales 25% in 2023
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UK brokers average annual revenue per broker was £750,000 in 2022
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U.S. millennial agents (under 35) closed 28% more digital leads in 2023
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Independent agencies in U.S. grew client base 8% YoY to average 1,200 households in 2023
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Health insurance brokers in U.S. converted 22% of ACA marketplace leads in 2023
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Average U.S. P&C agent commission rate was 12.5% in 2023
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65% of commercial lines sold by specialized brokers in U.S., $150 billion volume 2023
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U.S. agents with certifications sold 40% more policies per capita in 2023
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Broker networks in Europe handled €300 billion premiums in 2022, 30% market share
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U.S. direct writers agents had 18% higher productivity than independents in personal lines 2023
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Average tenure of top-performing U.S. agents was 15 years, correlating to 2x sales
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45% of U.S. seniors purchased Medigap via agents in 2023
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Global bancassurance sales channel generated 25% of life premiums, $700 billion in 2023
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U.S. P&C agencies averaged 10% revenue from referrals in 2023
Interpretation
Agent and Broker Performance Interpretation
The statistics reveal that while algorithms are busy dreaming of disruption, the old-school, relationship-driven human agent—armed with staggering expertise, enviable closing rates, and a shocking amount of cross-sold policies—is still quietly and overwhelmingly dominating the insurance landscape, proving that trust, tenure, and a good CRM might just be the ultimate triple-indemnity package.
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Consumer Demographics and Behavior25 stats
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72% of U.S. consumers aged 25-34 prefer buying insurance online without agents in 2023
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55% of U.S. millennials own life insurance, but 40% lapsed due to cost in 2023
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Women in U.S. are 10% more likely to shop for insurance quotes online than men in 2023
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68% of Gen Z prioritize affordability in auto insurance purchases in 2023
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High-income U.S. households ($100k+) bought 2.5x more life coverage in 2023
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47% of U.S. Hispanics lack health insurance coverage in 2023, driving sales gaps
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Baby boomers represent 40% of U.S. annuity buyers, 65% seeking income security in 2023
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62% of U.S. parents with children under 18 own life insurance in 2023, up from 55% in 2020
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Urban U.S. dwellers 15% more likely to bundle home/auto insurance than rural in 2023
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35% of U.S. consumers switched auto insurers for better rates in past year 2023
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African Americans in U.S. have 20% lower life insurance ownership rate at 40% in 2023
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78% of U.S. seniors 65+ renew Medicare plans annually without shopping in 2023
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Low-income U.S. households (<$50k) cite cost as top barrier to insurance purchase 65% in 2023
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52% of U.S. women list family protection as primary life insurance motive in 2023
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Gen X in U.S. has highest uninsured rate for disability insurance at 70% in 2023
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60% of U.S. renters under 30 skip contents insurance due to unawareness in 2023
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Married U.S. couples 3x more likely to own life insurance than singles in 2023
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45% of U.S. consumers value agent advice over digital tools for complex policies in 2023
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Asian Americans in U.S. have 75% life insurance penetration, highest demographic in 2023
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70% of U.S. EV owners seek specialized auto coverage, 25% pay premium in 2023
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U.S. consumers aged 18-24 have 28% life insurance ownership, lowest group in 2023
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58% of U.S. gig workers lack adequate insurance coverage in 2023
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67% of UK consumers prefer comparing quotes online before buying insurance in 2023
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U.S. homeowners 50+ years old represent 60% of policyholders in 2023
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40% of U.S. consumers dropped pet insurance due to rising premiums in 2023
Interpretation
Consumer Demographics and Behavior Interpretation
The insurance market reveals a stark portrait of evolving priorities and persistent gaps, where the young confidently click 'buy' online yet lapse from cost, the affluent stack coverage while others go without, and loyalty is often just the quiet surrender of those too busy or bewildered to shop.
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Digital and Technological Trends25 stats
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75% of online insurance sales in U.S. completed via aggregators or direct carriers in 2023
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AI chatbots handled 30% of initial insurance quotes in U.S. by Q4 2023
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Mobile apps drove 45% of auto insurance policy purchases among under-40s in 2023
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Telematics-based UBI policies grew to 15% of new auto sales in Europe 2023
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Blockchain used in 5% of reinsurance contracts globally, saving 20% admin costs in 2023
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60% of U.S. insurers adopted cloud computing, boosting sales efficiency 25% in 2023
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Video sales calls increased policy conversions 18% for life insurance in U.S. 2023
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Insurtech startups raised $12 billion globally in 2023, focusing on embedded insurance
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35% of claims processed via digital self-service in U.S. P&C, reducing sales cycle 40% 2023
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Embedded insurance sales via e-commerce hit $20 billion globally in 2023, CAGR 50%
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Robotic process automation (RPA) adopted by 50% of insurers, cutting underwriting time 30% 2023
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28% of U.S. consumers bought insurance via super apps like Amazon in 2023
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Predictive analytics improved cross-sell rates 22% in U.S. agencies 2023
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Virtual reality used for risk assessment in 10% of commercial property sales 2023
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API integrations enabled 70% faster quoting for brokers in 2023
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42% growth in online life insurance sales in Asia-Pacific 2023
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Big data analytics used by 65% of top insurers for personalized pricing 2023
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Contactless digital onboarding reached 80% adoption post-COVID in 2023
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IoT devices monitored 12 million UBI auto policies globally in 2023
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Generative AI piloted in 20% of U.S. insurers for sales scripting 2023
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Omnichannel strategies lifted sales 15% for insurers with seamless digital-physical integration 2023
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Digital wallets used for 25% of premium payments in emerging markets 2023
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Machine learning fraud detection saved $5 billion in claims, aiding sales trust 2023
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Voice assistants handled 8% of simple policy inquiries leading to 12% sales uplift 2023
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Metaverse platforms tested for virtual insurance sales events, 5% pilot conversion 2023
Interpretation
Digital and Technological Trends Interpretation
The insurance industry has clearly decided that if it can't beat the algorithms, chatbots, and super apps at their own game, it will simply buy them, build them, or let them do all the work while taking a cut of the sales.
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Market Size and Growth30 stats
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In 2023, global life insurance premiums reached $2.8 trillion, marking a 5% year-over-year growth driven by emerging markets
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U.S. property/casualty insurance direct premiums written totaled $799 billion in 2022, up 7.2% from 2021
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The global insurance market size was valued at $6.87 trillion in 2022 and is projected to grow to $9.82 trillion by 2028 at a CAGR of 6.4%
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In 2023, the U.S. life insurance market generated $1.3 trillion in premiums, with individual life policies accounting for 45%
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European non-life insurance premiums grew by 4.1% to €1,112 billion in 2022 amid inflation pressures
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China's insurance industry premiums hit 4.55 trillion yuan ($644 billion) in 2023, up 9.1% YoY
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Global health insurance market size stood at $1.22 trillion in 2022, expected to reach $2.38 trillion by 2030 at CAGR 8.7%
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U.S. auto insurance premiums written reached $322 billion in 2022, growing 13.5% due to rising repair costs
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Indian insurance market penetration rose to 4.2% of GDP in FY2023 from 3.7% prior year
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UK general insurance gross written premiums increased 5.8% to £272 billion in 2022
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Global reinsurance premiums grew 7.5% to $620 billion in 2023, per Swiss Re sigma report
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U.S. homeowners insurance market premiums hit $121 billion in 2022, up 11.9%
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Japan life insurance new business annual premium equivalent (APE) rose 8.2% in 2023 to ¥3.5 trillion
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Brazilian insurance premiums expanded 8.9% to R$140 billion in 2023, led by health segment
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Middle East insurance market grew 6.3% to $50 billion in GWP in 2022
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Australian general insurance premiums reached AUD 60 billion in 2023, up 4.5%
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Global pet insurance premiums surpassed $4 billion in 2023, growing 20% YoY
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South African short-term insurance GWP increased 7.2% to ZAR 180 billion in 2023
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Canadian P&C insurance premiums grew 6.8% to CAD 85 billion in 2022
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Singapore life insurance premiums hit SGD 25 billion in 2023, up 5.1%
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Global cyber insurance premiums reached $13.6 billion in 2023, doubling from 2020
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U.S. group life insurance premiums totaled $140 billion in 2022
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German non-life premiums grew 5.4% to €185 billion in 2022
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Mexico insurance market GWP rose 7.8% to MXN 650 billion in 2023
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Global parametric insurance market valued at $15 billion in 2023, projected to $30 billion by 2030
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U.S. travel insurance premiums hit $5.2 billion in 2023 post-pandemic recovery
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Thailand non-life premiums increased 6.2% to THB 250 billion in 2023
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Global usage-based insurance (UBI) market size was $7.5 billion in 2022, CAGR 25% to 2030
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New Zealand insurance premiums grew 4.9% to NZD 12 billion in 2023
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Global microinsurance premiums reached $85 billion in 2023, serving 500 million low-income clients
Interpretation
Market Size and Growth Interpretation
The world is getting both wealthier and more accident-prone, so we're predictably—and profitably—hemorrhaging cash into a dizzying array of policies for everything from our lives and homes to our pets, cars, and even our own rising health anxieties, proving that peace of mind has become a multi-trillion dollar global growth industry.
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Sales Volume and Revenue27 stats
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U.S. individual life insurance new annualized premium sales hit $14.5 billion in Q4 2023, up 12% YoY
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Global property insurance premiums totaled $1.2 trillion in 2023, representing 40% of non-life market
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U.S. health insurance premiums written reached $1.1 trillion in 2022, 52% of total P&C and health
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Term life insurance accounted for 42% of U.S. new life policy sales by volume in 2023
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U.S. commercial P&C premiums grew 9.2% to $350 billion in 2022
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Whole life insurance generated $6.8 billion in first-year premiums in U.S. 2023, up 8%
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Global auto insurance premiums hit $800 billion in 2023, 35% of non-life total
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U.S. Medicare Supplement sales reached 2.5 million policies in 2023, premiums $28 billion annualized
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Personal lines P&C premiums in U.S. surged 14.5% to $449 billion in 2022
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Indexed universal life (IUL) sales in U.S. totaled $3.2 billion in 2023, 22% of market
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UK motor insurance GWP rose to £52 billion in 2022, 19% of total GI
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U.S. annuity sales hit record $385 billion in 2023, fixed indexed annuities $100 billion
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Liability insurance premiums in U.S. grew 8.7% to $65 billion in 2022
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Final expense life insurance U.S. sales reached $2.1 billion in new premiums 2023
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Global health reinsurance premiums were $100 billion in 2023, up 10%
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U.S. workers' comp premiums totaled $62 billion in 2022, flat YoY
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Variable universal life sales dropped 15% to $1.2 billion in U.S. 2023
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Commercial auto premiums in U.S. increased 12.3% to $45 billion in 2022
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Group annuity sales in U.S. reached $140 billion in 2023
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U.S. multi-peril crop insurance premiums hit $17 billion in 2023
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Fixed annuities dominated U.S. annuity sales with $215 billion in 2023, 56% share
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Homeowners insurance renewal premiums in U.S. averaged $1,700annually in 2023, up 20%
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U.S. individual disability income sales totaled $1.5 billion in 2023
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Cyber insurance policies sold in U.S. exceeded 5,000 in 2023, premiums $7.5 billion
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U.S. agent force sold 15 million new P&C policies in 2022
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Travel insurance policies issued globally reached 200 million in 2023
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U.S. top 10 P&C insurers wrote 48% of market premiums in 2022 at $384 billion
Interpretation
Sales Volume and Revenue Interpretation
The insurance industry is doing remarkably well for an entity built on convincing people the sky is always falling, with life, health, and property sales booming even as homeowners' premiums rise and cyber threats multiply.
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