Global Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) Insurance Market Size By Type (inance GAP Insurance, Return-to-invoice GAP Insurance), By Vehicle Type (Passenger cars, Commercial Vehicles), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) Insurance Market Size And Forecast

Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) Insurance Market size is growing at a moderate pace with substantial growth rates over the last few years and is estimated that the market will grow significantly in the forecasted period, i.e., 2023 to 2030.

The demand for Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) Insurance is growing due to the rising frequency of vehicle accidents globally. The market’s growth is attributed mainly to the growing number of passenger vehicles and urbanization worldwide. Additionally, the growing auto loan market and increased cost of vehicles are anticipated to drive the market’s growth. The Global Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) Insurance Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) Insurance Market Definition

Guaranteed asset protection (GAP) insurance covers individuals who loan or lease a car from financial loss if the car is stolen or totaled. When a car is bought with financing or leased, there is frequently a difference between the loan or lease amount and the car’s value. Depreciation, interest, and other charges are some of the variables that contribute to this difference. The insurance provider normally pays the actual cost of the vehicle if it is stolen or declared a total loss due to an accident, which may be much less than the remaining loan or lease balance.

GAP insurance covers the difference of the variation, or “gap,” between the vehicle’s real cash value and the balance due on the loan or lease. GAP insurance protects the borrower or lessee from being left with a substantial financial burden in the case of a total loss and from still paying money on a car they no longer own. Insurance firms, banking institutions, and car dealerships frequently provide GAP insurance as extra or optional coverage. By delivering financial security and assisting in removing or drastically reducing any out-of-pocket costs associated with their car loan or lease, it gives them a piece of mind.

Global Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) Insurance Market Overview

The growing sales of vehicles globally contribute considerably to the demand for GAP insurance. For instance, according to data published by Automotive Industry Portal, the sales of automobiles in Germany increased from 241,330 in March 2022 to 281,361 in March 2023. The article also states the number of passenger vehicles in the country had witnessed a Y-O-Y growth of 12.6% in 2023 compared to 2022, with 202,947 new cars registered in April 2023. As more individuals purchase new or used vehicles, the need to protect the financial investment in case of theft, accidents, or total loss increases.

The increasing number of vehicles translates to a more extensive potential customer base for GAP insurance providers. The growth of the auto loan market is another critical factor driving the demand for GAP insurance. Many individuals finance their vehicles through loans, and GAP insurance provides added financial protection. The insurance covers the “gap” between the remaining loan balance and the vehicle’s actual cash value in the incident of a total loss. The demand for GAP insurance increases with the availability of auto loans and the desire for vehicle ownership.

Depreciation of vehicle value is another factor driving the adoption of GAP insurance. The value of the vehicles depreciates rapidly during the first few years of ownership; thus, in case of a total loss, the insurance payout tends to be significantly lower than the outstanding loan balance. The GAP insurance safeguards the borrowers from having a hefty financial burden. The rising cost of vehicles also drives the demand for GAP insurance. As vehicles become more expensive, the gap between vehicles’ value and loan balance increases considerably.

Due to this gap, consumers tend to protect themselves from potential losses, and GAP insurance offers a reliable solution. Additionally, the increasing consumer education and awareness about GAP insurance and its benefits have contributed considerably to their growing demand. As consumers get informed about their financial protection options and rights, the demand for GAP insurance is expected to increase considerably. Awareness and education campaigns undertaken by auto dealerships are expected to drive the demand for insurance during the forecast period.

Global Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) Insurance Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) Insurance Market is segmented on the basis of Type, Vehicle Type, And Geography.

Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) Insurance Market, By Type

• Finance GAP Insurance
• Return-to-invoice GAP Insurance
• Vehicle Replacement GAP Insurance
• Others

Based on Type, the market is bifurcated into Finance GAP Insurance, Return-to-invoice GAP Insurance, Vehicle Replacement GAP Insurance, and Others. The Finance GAP Insurance segment accounted for the largest market share in 2022. Finance GAP Insurance provides vehicle finance and buyback agreements with warranties of up to 100% of the original prices. Additionally, this insurance provides customers with a modest way to receive car loans without paying the upfront costs. These are key factors anticipated to drive the growth of the segment.

Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) Insurance Market, By Vehicle Type

• Passenger Cars
• Commercial Vehicles

Based on Vehicle Type, the market is bifurcated into Passenger cars and Commercial Vehicles. The Passenger cars segment held the largest share in 2022. The growing number of passenger cars globally and the increasing awareness campaigns undertaken by vehicle dealers to increase awareness about GAP insurance are key factors driving the market’s growth. Additionally, the growing disposable income and increased cost-effectiveness offered by insurance drive the segment growth in the forthcoming years.

Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) Insurance Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Middle East and Africa
• Latin America

On the basis of Geography, The Global Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) Insurance Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. North America contributed the highest share in 2022. U.S. was among the first countries where GAP insurance was introduced, due to which a considerable percentage of the population is aware of the benefits offered by the insurance.

Additionally, the presence of major players in such as American Family, State Farm, and Allianz, among others, is expected to drive the market’s growth further. Despite this, the Asia Pacific segment is anticipated to grow lucratively during the forecast period. The crucial factor driving the market growth is the growing sales of vehicles in countries such as China, India, etc.

Key Players

The “Global Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) Insurance Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the major players such as State Farm, Allstate, Progressive, Geico (Berkshire Hathaway), USAA, Liberty Mutual, Allianz, AXA, Farmers Insurance, and Travelers. This section provides a company overview, ranking analysis, company regional and industry footprint, and ACE Matrix.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with product benchmarking and SWOT analysis.

Key Developments

• In June 2021, Allstate announced it had acquired SafeAuto, an Ohio-based insurance firm that provides car insurance across 28 states in the U.S. The company will be merged into National General’s direct-to-consumer non-standard vehicle insurance activities as part of the deal.

Ace Matrix Analysis

The Ace Matrix provided in the report would help to understand how the major key players involved in this industry are performing as we provide a ranking for these companies based on various factors such as service features & innovations, scalability, innovation of services, industry coverage, industry reach, and growth roadmap. Based on these factors, we rank the companies into four categories as Active, Cutting Edge, Emerging, and Innovators.

Market Attractiveness

The image of market attractiveness provided would further help to get information about the region that is majorly leading in the Global Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) Insurance Market. We cover the major impacting factors responsible for driving the industry growth in the given region.