In 2023, the production value in Germany's life insurance sector stood at 17.61 billion Euros. The sector has seen fluctuations over recent years, with significant year-on-year variations such as a 16.94% increase in 2015, followed by a 16.66% decrease in 2016. Since 2020, the annual variations have stabilized somewhat, showing a moderate decrease of around 0.93% per year from 2021 to 2023. Over the past five years leading up to 2023, the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) averaged -1.69%, indicating a gradual decline.
Looking forward, the forecast for the next five years shows a continued but slowing decline with a forecasted CAGR of -0.74%, leading to a cumulative decrease of roughly 3.66% by 2028. Future trends to watch for include potential regulatory changes, shifts in consumer preferences towards alternative investment products, and the impact of economic conditions such as interest rates on life insurance attractiveness and profitability.
- Stability and regulation of financial markets
- Advancements in digital and insurtech solutions
- Demographic changes and their impact on life insurance demand
- Economic conditions influencing disposable income and investment behaviors