Health Insurance Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Type (Health Maintenance, Organization (HMO) Plans, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Plans, Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) Plans, Others), By Service Provider (Private Sector, Public Sector, Stand-Alone Insurers), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

The Global health insurance market is predicted to expand at a CAGR of 5.59% to account for US$ 4,396.863 billion by 2030 from US$ 3,349.230 billion in 2025.

The global health insurance market is driven by multiple factors, such as regulatory developments that help ensure quality and compliance in the sector. Further, the COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the critical role of health insurance in strengthening the healthcare ecosystem. The market is also aided by increased government health expenditure, providing maximum benefits to end users. Government schemes such as Ayushman Bharat (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana) (AB PMJAY) in India aim at providing a health cover of 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.

In this regard, the number of beneficiaries for the Ayushman Card has been increasing year on year basis. The trend indicates that there were 15,116,631 cards created in March 2023, and it peaked at 22,045,246 in March 2024. These figures indicate the expanding healthcare benefits to the overall population in India.

A major factor for the increase in the global health insurance market is the increase in chronic disease ailments amongst different age demographics. The health insurance offers medical and surgical expenses for a person who has taken this policy. As the economy is expanding in the regions of Asia Pacific, Middle-East and Africa, people are becoming more aware of the medical insurance benefits and taking relative schemes.

What are the drivers of the Global health insurance market?

• Growing risk of chronic disease ailments

The global health burden has increased as the number of people suffering from different chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, asthma, etc. has been increasing. The primary causes for the increased cases of such diseases have been poor lifestyles, consumption of unhealthy food, and living in a polluted environment.

According to the IDF (International Diabetes Federation), the estimated number of people (20-79 y) suffering from diabetes in Europe will be 67,000.0 (in thousands) by 2030 and 69,000.0 by 2045. This figure indicates the severity of the increasing chronic disease ailments in the region. 

• The increasing growth in the private sector is also acting as a growth driver

The market of private sector health insurance will experience a rise due to various factors. Primarily, the global cost of medical treatment and hospital accommodation is increasing which contributes to the rising requirement for monetary protection for healthcare-related emergencies through insurance. Health insurance is also important for managing unforeseen spending on health, particularly for individuals suffering from a chronic disease and requiring constant care and medications.

Private insurance companies are contributing to the market expansion by promoting campaigns to increase awareness among people and launching new products utilizing technologies like AI. This is for easy usage and convivence of consumers about coverage benefits and plan-related queries as well as easy and fast access. For instance, in July 2024, ICICI Lombard, India's known private general insurer, introduced its progressive health insurance item, 'Elevate', fueled by AI. This first-of-its-kind item provides personalized systems for energetic lifestyles, unexpected health emergencies, and medical expansion, offering a comprehensive arrangement for the insurance industry.

Moreover, the private sector health insurance providers quick response and a more varied range of services that elevate the consumer base and also offer customized plans and policies for health treatments. Following this, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) report of quarterly private insurance statistics released in August 2024 reported that the average hospital benefits per individual grew from $1,397.44 in June 2023 to accounted at $1,471.85 in June 2024, with the biggest sum spent on medical services, hospital accommodation, and benefits related to prostheses. Moreover, there is also a rise in policies related to membership of hospital treatment from 5.86 million in June 2023 to 5.995 million in June 2024, which also contributed to the market growth.

Geographical outlooks of the Global health insurance market:

• The United States in North America is expected to hold significant shares of the Global health insurance market.

In the United States, the rising penetration of chronic diseases among the population is a major factor expected to play a significant role in boosting the demand for Health Insurance in the coming years. For instance, according to the U.S. Centre For Disease and Control, Alzheimer's disease, which is known to be a major chronic neurodegenerative disease, accounts for around US$360 billion in terms of care-related costs. This is expected to rise to US$1000 by 2050 in the United States. Further, more than 98 million adults have prediabetes, which puts the majority at risk of type 2 diabetes. This highlights lucrative prospects for market growth with increasing medical care expenses.

Further, the rising elderly population of the country will provide additional impetus for market growth. For instance, as per the estimates of the Population Reference Bureau, the number of Americans aged 65 years or older is projected to increase from 58 million in 2022 to nearly 82 million by 2050. This will reduce the cost burden for multiple chronic conditions among the elderly and thereby promote insurance products to handle healthcare expenses.

Additionally, the growing awareness pertaining to health insurance benefits will boost the growth of different types of health insurance solutions till the forecast period. For instance, as per the American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC), private health insurance spending is anticipated to rise by 11.1% by 2023, compared to 5.9% in 2022. Moreover, the out-of-pocket expenditure also witnessed an upward trend with an increase of around 7.9% in 2023 from 6.6% in 2022. These factors reflect favorable opportunity boosting demand for health insurance in the country in coming years.

Company profiling in the Global health insurance market:

• Zurich American Insurance Company offers hospital indemnity for critical illness, accidental death & dismemberment, accident medical expense, accident disability, and accident in-hospital, etc.
• United Healthcare Medicare insurance coverage included Dental benefits, over-the-counter (OTC) credit, hearing benefits, and vision benefits. United HealthCare Services Inc., founded in 1974, is a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, a leading American health insurance company. They provide various plans for individuals, families, and employers, making it one of the largest in the US. The company partners with over 1.3 million healthcare professionals and physicians and 6,700 hospitals and care centers across the nation to improve access to quality care when and where it's required. The company is endeavouring to set up an associated, aligned, and cost-effective framework that gives high-quality care, custom fitted to person's needs and the communities in which they work.
• Cigna International health insurance gives benefits according to the flexibility and package to suit the needs.

Key developments in the Global health insurance market:

• In 2023- AXA collaborated with CoverGo to improve Thailand's health insurance ecosystem by adopting global no-code insurance SaaS plaform.
• In 2024- AXA became first global insurer in the Hongkong to partner with Prosper Health for improving 'Healthcare and Wellness Ecosystem' in China.

Market Segmentation:

The Global health insurance market is segmented and analyzed as below:

• By Type
  • Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans
  • Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans
  • Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) plans
  • Others
• By Service Provider
  • Public Sector
  • Private Sector
  • Stand-alone Providers
• By Geography
  • North America
    • USA
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Australia
    • Indonesia
    • Others

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Market Overview

1.2. Market Definition

1.3. Scope of the Study

1.4. Market Segmentation

1.5. Currency

1.6. Assumptions

1.7. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

1.8. Key benefits for the stakeholders

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

2.1. Research Design

2.2. Research Process

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3.1. Key Findings

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

4.1. Market Drivers

4.2. Market Restraints

4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers

4.3.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers

4.3.3. Threat of New Entrants

4.3.4. Threat of Substitutes

4.3.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry

4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.5. Analyst View

5. GLOBAL HEALTH INSURANCE MARKET BY TYPE

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans

5.3. Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans

5.4. Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) plans

5.5. Others

6. GLOBAL HEALTH INSURANCE MARKET BY SERVIVE PROVIDER

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Public Sector

6.3. Private Sector

6.4. Stand-alone Providers

7. GLOBAL HEALTH INSURANCE MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

7.1. Introduction

7.2. North America

7.2.1. By  Type

7.2.2. By Service Provider

7.2.3. By Country

7.2.3.1. USA

7.2.3.2. Canada

7.2.3.3. Mexico

7.3. South America

7.3.1. By  Type

7.3.2. By Service Provider

7.3.3. By Country

7.3.3.1. Brazil

7.3.3.2. Argentina

7.3.3.3. Others

7.4. Europe

7.4.1. By  Type

7.4.2. By Service Provider

7.4.3. By Country

7.4.3.1. United Kingdom

7.4.3.2. Germany

7.4.3.3. France

7.4.3.4. Italy

7.4.3.5. Spain

7.4.3.6. Others

7.5. Middle East and Africa

7.5.1. By  Type

7.5.2. By Service Provider

7.5.3. By Country

7.5.3.1. Saudi Arabia

7.5.3.2. UAE

7.5.3.3. Others

7.6. Asia Pacific

7.6.1. By  Type

7.6.2. By Service Provider

7.6.3. By Country

7.6.3.1. China

7.6.3.2. Japan

7.6.3.3. India

7.6.3.4. South Korea

7.6.3.5. Australia

7.6.3.6. Indonesia

7.6.3.7. Others

8. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

8.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

8.2. Market Share Analysis

8.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

8.4. Competitive Dashboard

9. COMPANY PROFILES

9.1.  Zurich American Insurance Company

9.2. United Healthcare Services Inc.

9.3. AXA

9.4. Aviva Life insurance Company India Ltd

9.5. Allianz Care       

9.6. AIA group Limited

9.7. China Life Insurance (Overseas) Company Limited

9.8. Generali Group Corporation

9.9. Highmark company

9.10. Cigna

9.11. LIC

9.12. April International

 Zurich American Insurance Company

United Healthcare Services Inc.

AXA

Aviva Life insurance Company India Ltd

Allianz Care       

AIA group Limited

China Life Insurance (Overseas) Company Limited

Generali Group Corporation

Highmark company

Cigna

LIC

April International