Risk Management, Insurance Advisory & Consulting in the US - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
New York, United States
Last Updated: August 2024
NAICS OD4787Revenue
$11.3bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$X.Xbn
Employees
52,754
Businesses
21,272
Wages
$X.Xbn
Risk Management, Insurance Advisory & Consulting in the US industry analysis
Over the past few years, the industry's performance has been a mixed bag. COVID-19 introduced unprecedented challenges. Business sentiment took a significant hit during the pandemic, curtailing private investment sharply. However, initiatives by the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates also encouraged homeownership, providing some respite to the industry through heightened demand for real estate insurance advisory services. As global restrictions eased, there was a marked resurgence in consumer spending, which buoyed business sentiment and contributed to a substantial revenue jump in 2021. Despite recent headwinds from inflation and rising interest rates, the industry has managed to stave off negative growth, bolstered by resilient stock prices and moderate corporate profits. Overall, revenue for risk management, insurance advisory and consulting companies is expected to surge at a CAGR of 4.6% during the current period, reaching $11.3 billion in 2024. This includes a 2.2% increase in revenue in that year.
Trends and Insights
- Digital communication tools, such as cloud-based software, enable remote risk management and reduce travel needs, maintaining client relationships online and streamlining operations. Despite these advancements, intense competition has led to fewer smaller businesses and constrained employment growth due to mergers and acquisitions.
- Health consulting and advisory services are vital for setting accurate premiums in health insurance. Actuaries use medical data to assess risks and ensure insurance policies are both profitable and fair.
- The Southeast is the largest market for this industry. The region's high population and frequent exposure to hurricanes drive significant business activity and insurance revenue.
- The Risk Management, Insurance Advisory and Consulting industry has a moderate level of competition. Companies primarily compete on the basis of value, service and customization.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 4.6 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $11.3bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
The industry landscape has been changing
- Using digital communication forums and tools, such as cloud-based software, facilitates demand for the industry's services by providing remote risk management tools and reducing travel needs. Through innovative communication, companies maintain client relationships online and streamline operations across various offices.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Robust macroeconomic growth will facilitate the expansion of the industry
- Despite challenges related to rising interest rates and recessionary fears, the US economy is anticipated to perform well during the outlook period. Businesses will derive advantages from macroeconomic growth, leading to an increase in outsourcing for advisory services to manage risk and determine appropriate insurance policies based on statistical analysis.
Biggest companies in the Risk Management, Insurance Advisory & Consulting in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marsh & Mclennan Companies, Inc. | 1,503.2 | 388.5 | 25.8 | |
Aon Plc | 687.6 | 220.2 | 32.0 | |
Willis Towers Watson Plc | 490.2 | 112.4 | 22.9 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Insurance support services, Health-related consulting and Other consulting. Insurance support services is the largest segment of the Risk Management, Insurance Advisory & Consulting in the US.
Trends and Insights
Health consulting and advisory services require highly skilled professionals
- Health consulting and advisory services reflect actuarial work and aid their customers in determining adequate premiums for insurance policies that will ensure profit.
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Competitors
- Property, Casualty and Direct Insurance in the US
- Third-Party Administrators & Insurance Claims Adjusters in the US
Complementors
- Health & Medical Insurance in the US
- Insurance Brokers & Agencies in the US
International industries
- Global Life & Health Insurance Carriers
- Life Insurance & Annuities in Canada
- Financial Management in the UK
- Actuarial Consulting Services in the UK
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The Risk Management, Insurance Advisory and Consulting industry helps individuals and businesses identify, assess and manage potential risks. Services provided include health-related consulting, insurance support and other relevant services.
What's included in this industry?
Providing insurance support servicesProviding health-related consulting servicesProviding consulting servicesProviding emergency preparedness and response planning servicesCompanies
Marsh & Mclennan Companies, Inc.Aon PlcWillis Towers Watson PlcPurchase this report to view all 3 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
HARD MARKETSOFT MARKETINSURANCE SERVICE PROVIDER CAPTIVE INSURERIndustry Code
NAICS 54161 - Risk Management, Insurance Advisory & Consulting in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Digital communication tools, such as cloud-based software, enable remote risk management and reduce travel needs, maintaining client relationships online and streamlining oper...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Health consulting and advisory services are vital for setting accurate premiums in health insurance. Actuaries use medical data to assess risks and ensure insurance policies ...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The Southeast is the largest market for this industry. The region's high population and frequent exposure to hurricanes drive significant business activity and insurance reve...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
The Risk Management, Insurance Advisory and Consulting industry has a moderate level of competition. Companies primarily compete on the basis of value, service and customizat...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Merger and acquisition activities are key competitive strategies for major companies. During economic downturns, financially secure firms can acquire struggling businesses at...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Marsh & Mclennan Companies, Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Aon Plc's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Willis Towers Watson Plc's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Marsh & Mclennan Companies, Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Aon Plc, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Willis Towers Watson Plc, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
The Dodd-Frank Act of 2010 brought sweeping changes to financial regulation, aiming to boost transparency and consumer protection. Financial institutions must now adhere to s...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Profit for risk management, insurance advisory and consulting companies are sensitive to economic fluctuations. As businesses feel more confident about the economy, especiall...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2017-2022)
- Industry Tax Structure (2017-2022)
- Income Statement (2017-2022)
- Balance Sheet (2017-2022)
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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Key data sources in the US include:
- US Census Bureau
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics
- US International Trade Commission
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- Industry federations or regulators
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Risk Management, Insurance Advisory & Consulting in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Risk Management, Insurance Advisory & Consulting in the US industry in United States is $11.3bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Risk Management, Insurance Advisory & Consulting in the US industry in 2024?
There are 21,272 businesses in the Risk Management, Insurance Advisory & Consulting in the US industry in United States, which has declined at a CAGR of 1.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Risk Management, Insurance Advisory & Consulting in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Risk Management, Insurance Advisory & Consulting in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 4.6 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Risk Management, Insurance Advisory & Consulting in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Risk Management, Insurance Advisory & Consulting in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Risk Management, Insurance Advisory & Consulting in the US market in United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Risk Management, Insurance Advisory & Consulting market in United States are Marsh & Mclennan Companies, Inc., Aon Plc and Willis Towers Watson Plc
What does the Risk Management, Insurance Advisory & Consulting in the US in United States include?
Providing insurance support services and Providing health-related consulting services are part of the Risk Management, Insurance Advisory & Consulting in the US industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Risk Management, Insurance Advisory & Consulting in the US in United States?
The company holding the most market share in United States is Marsh & Mclennan Companies, Inc..
How competitive is the Risk Management, Insurance Advisory & Consulting in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Risk Management, Insurance Advisory & Consulting in the US industry in United States.
