Latin America Health Insurance Market Worth $131.1 Billion By 2030

Latin America Health Insurance Market Growth & Trends

The Latin America health insurance market size is anticipated to reach USD 131.1 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2023 to 2030. Increased government initiatives, increasing need for health insurance and related benefits, and increasing acceptance of private health and dental insurance in the Latin America region are all driving the market’s growth during the forecast period.

The COVID-19 pandemic has boosted awareness of the importance of insurance, with various Latin American nations' insurance businesses experiencing promising results. For instance, Puerto Rico had the greatest density (premiums per capita) indices, as reported by Fundación MAPFRE Canarias in its 2020 report.

Governments are encouraging private companies to offer more affordable insurance options in Latin America to protect individuals from unexpected healthcare costs and gain access to higher-quality care. These initiatives are expected to increase the adoption of private health plans and lead to growth in the demand for private health insurance.

For instance, according to Fundación MAPFRE Canarias' 2021 report "The Latin American Insurance Market" shows that Honduras and Costa Rica's health insurance premiums contributions experienced year-over-year growth of 15.23% and 12.09%, respectively, in 2021. Consequently, the market for private health insurance in Honduras and Costa Rica is anticipated to experience the fastest growth in the region over the forecast period.

Companies are entering the insurance sector, including the health insurance market, using mergers and acquisitions to capitalize on existing customers and increase revenue share. For instance, in January 2019, FID Peru SA acquired La Positiva Seguros, a notable insurance company in Peru. This acquisition would enable FID Peru SA to gain a larger market share and increase its revenue.

Furthermore, according to a 2015 article from The ILO's Impact Insurance Facility (Impact Insurance.org), La Positiva Seguros' insurance offering, which includes Rapi-seguro Cancer (health insurance for cancer diagnostics), has reached the rural areas owing to its distribution network, giving FID Peru SA a potential customer base to expand into as a result of this acquisition.

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Latin America Health Insurance Market Report Highlights

• Based on type, the private insurance segment is expected to grow rapidly over the forecast period due to the rising demand for covering increased healthcare costs

• Senior population and subsequent rise in healthcare costs have led to increased demand for its healthcare services, resulting in the seniors demographic segment dominating the market in 2022

• Brazil held the largest revenue share in 2022, attributed to the growing demand for insurance, increased government initiatives, and technological advances

• Costa Rica is anticipated to witness the fastest growth rate over the forecast period, due to the increasing adoption of private health insurance in the country

Latin America Health Insurance Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the Latin America health insurance market based on type, demographic, and country:

Latin America Health Insurance Type Outlook (Revenue, Billion, 2018 - 2030)

• Public

• Private

Latin America Health Insurance Demographics Outlook (Revenue, Billion, 2018 - 2030)

• Minors

• Adults

• Seniors

Latin America Health Insurance Country Outlook (Revenue, Billion, 2018 - 2030)

• Mexico

• Guatemala

• Costa Rica

• Panama

• Dominican Republic

• Puerto Rico

• Colombia

• Brazil

• Peru

• Chile

• Venezuela

• Others

  • Honduras

  • El Salvador

  • Paraguay

  • Nicaragua

  • Ecuador

  • Bolivia

  • Argentina

  • Uruguay

List of Key Players in the Latin America Health Insurance Market

• BUPA

• MAPFRE

• EMPRESAS BANMÉDICA

• SAGICOR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (SAGICOR)

• ALLIANZ CARE

• ASSICURAZIONI GENERALI S.P.A.

• AETNA INC.

• SURAMERICANA S.A.

• AXA

• CHUBB

• GRUPO NACIONAL PROVINCIAL (GNP)