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Brazil life insurance market grows as premiums reach R$ 20 billion
The life insurance market in Brazil is experiencing significant growth. According to data from Susep, the sector saw a nominal increase of 10.29% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, generating approximately R$ 20 billion in premiums.
Fenaprevi reports a similar trend, noting that the sector collected R$ 20.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a 10% increase over the previous year. This expansion is largely driven by products covering serious illnesses, which grew by 21% during that period.
Despite this upward trajectory, market penetration remains low. Data indicates that only 18% of Brazilian adults possess life insurance. Experts suggest the growth reflects a shift in consumer behavior, with families increasingly using life insurance for financial planning and protection against medical costs, rather than solely for death benefits.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The life insurance sector collected R$ 20.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a 10% increase year-over-year. insurancecorp.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Life insurance premiums reached approximately R$ 20 billion in the first half of 2026. ohoje.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Only 18% of Brazilian adults hold some form of life insurance. insurancecorp.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Coverage for serious illnesses grew by 21% in the first quarter of 2026. insurancecorp.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Life insurance in Brazil saw a nominal growth of 10.29% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. ohoje.com