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PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1727862
Malfunction insurance offers financial protection against losses caused by the unexpected failure or breakdown of insured equipment, systems, or machinery. It assists businesses and individuals in covering repair or replacement costs, minimizing financial disruptions from technical or mechanical failures. This type of insurance is especially valuable for industries that depend on complex systems, ensuring continuity and risk mitigation in the event of operational disruptions.
The primary types of malfunction insurance include standalone insurance, add-on insurance, group insurance, and customized insurance. Standalone insurance is a policy that provides coverage for a specific risk or event on its own, without being bundled with other types of insurance. Coverage options include mechanical breakdown, electrical system failures, operational error insurance, comprehensive coverage, and replacement insurance. The distribution channels for this insurance include direct-to-consumer (D2C), brokers, banks and financial institutions, e-commerce platforms, and corporate partnerships.
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The malfunction insurance market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $46.82 billion in 2024 to $52.01 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the increasing reliance on complex machinery, advancements in data analytics, the rise of industrial automation, growing use of IoT devices, and heightened awareness of risk management.
The malfunction insurance market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $78.46 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The growth expected in the forecast period is driven by the integration of AI and machine learning, the adoption of blockchain technology, the growth of digitalization, rising demand for comprehensive coverage, and the expansion of smart contracts. Key trends during this period include enhanced risk assessment technologies, increased use of predictive analytics, the growth of personalized policies, the rise of automated claims processing, and the expansion of telematics-based insurance.
The growing reliance on machinery is expected to drive the growth of the malfunction insurance market. As industries increasingly embrace automation and technological advancements, the demand for efficiency and precision in operations continues to rise. Malfunction insurance offers financial protection against unexpected machinery breakdowns, covering repair or replacement costs and minimizing operational disruptions. This enables businesses to maintain productivity and efficiency. For instance, according to the International Federation of Robotics, as of September 2024, the number of robots operating in factories worldwide reached 4,281,585 units, marking a 10% increase from the previous year. Consequently, the growing reliance on machinery is driving the expansion of the malfunction insurance market.
Companies in the malfunction insurance market are forming strategic partnerships to enhance risk assessment capabilities, broaden market reach, integrate advanced technologies, improve customer service, and offer tailored coverage solutions. These collaborations help insurers leverage tools such as data analytics, AI-driven diagnostics, and IoT-based monitoring to predict and prevent equipment failures, reducing claim costs and enhancing customer satisfaction. For example, in September 2022, Koop Technologies, a U.S.-based insurtech company specializing in autonomous vehicle and robotics risks, partnered with CJ Coleman, a UK-based insurance firm, and Lloyd's of London syndicates to launch the first-ever Robotics Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance product. This partnership offers businesses using robotics and autonomous technologies liability coverage for system failures and operational errors, addressing the growing need for specialized insurance in the expanding automation and robotics sectors.
In December 2024, ALKEME Insurance, a U.S.-based insurance agency, acquired Jacobson Professional Insurance LLC for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition strengthens ALKEME's position in the professional liability sector, particularly in serving law firms and legal professionals in the U.S. By integrating Jacobson's expertise in legal malpractice insurance and risk management services, ALKEME expands its offerings in a critical niche market and enhances its ability to provide tailored, comprehensive insurance solutions for legal professionals. Jacobson Professional Insurance LLC specializes in legal malpractice insurance and risk management services for law firms.
Major players in the malfunction insurance market are AXA SA, Zurich Insurance Group, Munich Re, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, The Chubb Corporation, Tokio Marine Group, Swiss Re, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Aviva PLC, QBE Insurance Group, CNA Financial, Allianz Partners, Factory Mutual Insurance Company, RSA Insurance Group, HUB International Limited, Hiscox Ltd, Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited, Universal Sompo General Insurance Co.Ltd, Grinnell Mutual, MagMutual LLC, Aditya Birla Insurance Brokers Ltd, Generali Group, MICA (Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona), Insureon, IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance Company Limited, Zensurance Brokers Inc., Thimble, and Branco Insurance Group.
North America was the largest region in the malfunction insurance market in 2024. The regions covered in malfunction insurance report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the malfunction insurance market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The malfunction insurance market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as equipment breakdown coverage, claims management, risk assessment, loss prevention consulting, and policy underwriting. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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