Mapfre forecasts global Life insurance premiums rise 5% in 2026

PUBT · 4d ago
Mapfre forecasts global Life insurance premiums rise 5% in 2026
  • Mapfre Economics forecasts 2026 global insurance premium growth of 5% for Life and 4.8% for Non-Life, slightly below previous projections.
  • Premium growth is expected to accelerate in 2027 to 5.7% for Life and 5.4% for Non-Life.
  • Higher interest rates support insurance investment returns, but financial market volatility and tighter financing conditions pose risks.
  • The research arm raised its 2026 global growth forecast by 0.2 percentage point to 3.2%, keeping its 2027 estimate at 3.1%.
  • Global inflation is projected at 4.5% in 2026, easing to 4% in 2027.


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