There are 70 insurance companies in Austria in 2012, employing 26,094 people(compares to 25,794 at the end of 2011).

In 2012, the total gross written premiums for insurance in Austria is €16.291bn, a decrease of €0.161bn or 0.98% compares to €16.452bn in 2011.

The total benefits and claims paid for insurance in Austria in 2012 is €12.794bn, an increase of €0.104bn or 0.82% compares to €12.690bn in 2011.
On a per capita basis, an average of €1,938 was spent on insurance in Austria in 2012, €20 less or 1.02% decreased compares to €1,958 in 2011.

Insurance penetration in Austria decreased marginally on average from 5.50% in 2011 to 5.31% in 2012.

Austria insurers total investment portfolio has increase from €82.355bn in 2011 to €83.314bn in 2012, an increase of €0.959bn or 1.16%.

Life Insurance
In 2012, the total gross written premiums for life insurance in Austria is €6.516bn, a decrease of €0.472bn or 6.75% compares to €6.988bn in 2011.

The total benefits paid for life insurance in Austria in 2012 is €6.346bn, a decrease of €0.272n or 4.11% compares to €6.618bn in 2011.

On a per capita basis, an average of €775 was spent on life insurance in Austria in 2012, €57 less compares to €832 in 2011.

Life insurance penetration in Austria decreased on average from 2.34% in 2011 to 2.12% in 2012.

Austria life insurers total investment portfolio has decrease marginally from €53.956bn in 2011 to €53.623bn in 2012, a decrease of €0.333bn or 0.62%.

The life insurance distribution channel in Austria(by insurance premiums underwritten) can be brokendown into 45.0% via bancassurance, 24.6% via direct writing, 19.0% via brokers, 4.8% via agents and 6.6% via other channels.

Non-Life Insurance
In 2012, the total gross written premiums for non-life insurance in Austria is €9.775bn, an increase of €0.311bn or 3.29% compares to €9.464bn in 2011.

The total claims paid for non-life insurance in Austria in 2012 is €6.448bn, an increase of €0.376bn or 6.19% compares to €6.072bn in 2011.

On a per capita basis, an average of €1,163 was spent on non-life insurance in Austria in 2012, €37 more compares to €1,126 in 2011.

Non-Life insurance penetration in Austria increased marginally on average from 3.16% in 2011 to 3.18% in 2012.

Austria non-life insurers total investment portfolio has increase marginally from €28.399bn in 2011 to €29.691bn in 2012, an increase of €1.292bn or 4.55%.

The non-life insurance distribution channel in Austria(by insurance premiums underwritten) can be brokendown into 35.7% via direct writing, 33.0% via brokers, 18.2% via agents, 5.7% via bancassurance, and 7.4% via other channels.

Motor Insurance in Austria
In 2012, the total gross written premiums for motor insurance in Austria is €2.947bn, an increase of €0.072bn or 2.50% compares to €2.875bn in 2011.

The total claims paid for motor insurance in Austria in 2012 is €2.104bn, an increase of €0.072bn or 3.54% compares to €2.032bn in 2011.

On a per capita basis, an average of €349 was spent on motor insurance in Austria in 2012, €7 more compares to €342 in 2011.

Motor insurance penetration in Austria remained the same as in 2011, on average at 0.96% in 2012.

Health Insurance in Austria
In 2012, the total gross written premiums for health insurance in Austria is €1.754bn, an increase of €0.057bn or 3.36% compares to €1.697bn in 2011.

The total benefits paid for health insurance in Austria in 2012 is €1.138bn, an increase of €0.035bn or 3.17% compares to €1.103bn in 2011.

On a per capita basis, an average of €208 was spent on health insurance in Austria in 2012 compares to €202 in 2011.

Health insurance penetration in Austria increased marginally on average from 0.56% in 2011 to 0.57% in 2012.

Property Insurance in Austria
In 2012, the total gross written premiums for property insurance in Austria is €2.493bn, an increase of €0.081bn or 3.36% compares to €2.412bn in 2011.

The total claims paid for preoperty insurance in Austria in 2012 is €1.896bn, an increase of €0.288bn or 17.91% compares to €1.608bn in 2011.

On a per capita basis, an average of €297 was spent on property insurance in Austria in 2012 compares to €287 in 2011.

Property insurance penetration in Austria remained the same as in 2011, on average at 0.81% in 2012.

There are 72 insurance companies in Austria in 2011, employing 25,794 people(compares to 26,538 at the end of 2010).

In 2011, the total gross written premiums for insurance in Austria is €16.452bn, a decrease of €0.291bn or 1.74% compares to €16.743bn in 2010.

The total benefits and claims paid for insurance in Austria in 2011 is €12.691bn, an increase of €0.88bn or 7.45% compares to €11.811bn in 2010.
On a per capita basis, an average of €1958 was spent on insurance in Austria in 2011, €41 less or 2.05% decreased compares to €1999 in 2010.

Insurance penetration in Austria decreased marginally on average from 5.85% in 2010 to 5.50% in 2011.

Austria insurers total investment portfolio has increase from €81.900bn in 2010 to €82.355bn in 2011, an increase of €0.455bn or 0.55%.

Life Insurance
In 2011, the total gross written premiums for life insurance in Austria is €6.988bn, a decrease of €0.564bn or 7.47% compares to €7.552bn in 2010.

The total benefits paid for life insurance in Austria in 2011 is €6.618bn, an increase of €0.837bn or 14.48% compares to €5.781bn in 2010.

On a per capita basis, an average of €832 was spent on life insurance in Austria in 2011, €70 less compares to €902 in 2010.

Life insurance penetration in Austria decreased on average from 2.65% in 2010 to 2.34% in 2011.

Austria life insurers total investment portfolio has increase marginally from €53.586bn in 2010 to €53.956bn in 2011, an increase of €0.37bn or 0.69%.

The life insurance distribution channel in Austria(by insurance premiums underwritten) can be brokendown into 51.7% via bancassurance, 23.2% via direct writing, 16.7% via brokers, 4.0% via agents and 4.4% via other channels.

Non-Life Insurance
In 2011, the total gross written premiums for non-life insurance in Austria is €9.464bn, an increase of €0.273bn or 2.97% compares to €9.191bn in 2010.

The total claims paid for non-life insurance in Austria in 2011 is €6.072bn, an increase of €0.042bn or 0.70% compares to €6.030bn in 2010.

On a per capita basis, an average of €1126 was spent on non-life insurance in Austria in 2011, €29 more compares to €1097 in 2010.

Non-Life insurance penetration in Austria decreased marginally on average from 3.22% in 2010 to 3.16% in 2011.

Austria non-life insurers total investment portfolio has increase marginally from €28.314bn in 2010 to €28.399bn in 2011, an increase of €0.085bn or 0.30%.

The non-life insurance distribution channel in Austria(by insurance premiums underwritten) can be brokendown into 36.2% via direct writing, 35.9% via brokers, 14.1% via agents, 5.7% via bancassurance, and 8.1% via other channels.

Motor Insurance in Austria
In 2011, the total gross written premiums for motor insurance in Austria is €2.875bn, an increase of €0.051bn or 1.81% compares to €2.824bn in 2010.

The total claims paid for motor insurance in Austria in 2011 is €2.032bn, an increase of €0.005bn or 0.25% compares to €2.027bn in 2010.

On a per capita basis, an average of €342 was spent on motor insurance in Austria in 2011, €5 more compares to €337 in 2010.

Motor insurance penetration in Austria decreased on average from 0.99% in 2010 to 0.96% in 2011.

Health Insurance in Austria
In 2011, the total gross written premiums for health insurance in Austria is €1.697bn, an increase of €0.059bn or 3.60% compares to €1.638bn in 2010.

The total benefits paid for health insurance in Austria in 2011 is €1.103bn, an increase of €0.018bn or 1.66% compares to €1.085bn in 2010.

On a per capita basis, an average of €202 was spent on health insurance in Austria in 2011 compares to €196 in 2010.

Health insurance penetration in Austria decreased on average from 0.57% in 2010 to 0.56% in 2011.

Property Insurance in Austria
In 2011, the total gross written premiums for property insurance in Austria is €2.412bn, an increase of €0.073bn or 3.12% compares to €2.339bn in 2010.

The total claims paid for property insurance in Austria in 2011 is €1.608bn, an increase of €0.048bn or 3.08% compares to €1.560bn in 2010.

On a per capita basis, an average of €287 was spent on property insurance in Austria in 2011 compares to €279 in 2010.

Property insurance penetration in Austria decreased on average from 0.82% in 2010 to 0.81% in 2011.

There are 72 insurance companies in Austria in 2010, employing 26,538 people(compares to 26,732 at the end of 2009).

In 2010, the total gross written premiums for insurance in Austria is €16.743bn, an increase of €0.328bn or 2.00% compares to €16.415bn in 2009.

The total benefits and claims paid for insurance in Austria in 2010 is €11.811bn, an increase of €0.541bn or 4.80% compares to €11.270bn in 2009.

On a per capita basis, an average of €1999 was spent on insurance in Austria in 2010, €34 more or 1.73% increased compares to €1965 in 2009.

Insurance penetration in Austria decreased marginally on average from 5.94% in 2009 to 5.85% in 2010.

Austria insurers total investment portfolio has increase from €77.925bn in 2009 to €81.900bn in 2010, an increase of €3.975bn or 5.10%.

Life Insurance
In 2010, the total gross written premiums for life insurance in Austria is €7.552bn, an increase of €0.136bn or 1.83% compares to €7.416bn in 2009.

The total benefits paid for life insurance in Austria in 2010 is €5.781bn, an increase of €0.023bn or 0.40% compares to €5.758bn in 2009.

On a per capita basis, an average of €902 was spent on life insurance in Austria in 2010, €14 more compares to €888 in 2009.

Life insurance penetration in Austria decreased on average from 2.68% in 2009 to 2.65% in 2010.

Austria life insurers total investment portfolio has increase from €53.415bn in 2009 to €53.586bn in 2010, an increase of €0.171bn or 0.32%.

The life insurance distribution channel in Austria(by insurance premiums underwritten) can be brokendown into 62.6% via bancassurance, 16.5% via direct writing, 14.5% via brokers, 2.9% via agents and 3.5% via other channels.

Non-Life Insurance
In 2010, the total gross written premiums for non-life insurance in Austria is €9.191bn, an increase of €0.192bn or 2.13% compares to €8.999bn in 2009.

The total claims paid for non-life insurance in Austria in 2010 is €6.030bn, an increase of €0.518bn or 9.40% compares to €5.512bn in 2009.

On a per capita basis, an average of €1097 was spent on non-life insurance in Austria in 2010, €20 more compares to €1077 in 2009.

Non-Life insurance penetration in Austria decreased marginally on average from 3.26% in 2009 to 3.22% in 2010.

Austria non-life insurers total investment portfolio has increase from €24.510bn in 2009 to €28.314bn in 2010, an increase of €3.804bn or 15.52%.

The non-life insurance distribution channel in Austria(by insurance premiums underwritten) can be brokendown into 37.3% via brokers, 35.4% via direct writing, 13.9% via agents, 5.4% via bancassurance, and 8.1% via other channels.

Motor Insurance in Austria
In 2010, the total gross written premiums for motor insurance in Austria is €2.824bn, an increase of €0.006bn or 0.21% compares to €2.818bn in 2009.

The total claims paid for motor insurance in Austria in 2010 is €2.027bn, an increase of €0.024bn or 1.20% compares to €2.003bn in 2009.

On a per capita basis, an average of €337 was spent on motor insurance in Austria in 2010, similar to 2009.

Motor insurance penetration in Austria decreased on average from 1.02% in 2009 to 0.99% in 2010.

Health Insurance in Austria
In 2010, the total gross written premiums for health insurance in Austria is €1.638bn, an increase of €0.047bn or 2.95% compares to €1.591bn in 2009.

The total benefits paid for health insurance in Austria in 2010 is €1.085bn, an increase of €0.029bn or 2.75% compares to €1.056bn in 2009.

On a per capita basis, an average of €196 was spent on health insurance in Austria in 2010 compares to €190 in 2009.

Health insurance penetration in Austria decreased on average from 0.58% in 2009 to 0.57% in 2010.

Property Insurance in Austria
In 2010, the total gross written premiums for property insurance in Austria is €2.339bn, an increase of €0.031bn or 2.34% compares to €2.308bn in 2009.

The total claims paid for property insurance in Austria in 2010 is €1.560bn, a decrease of €0.6bn or 27.78% compares to €2.160bn in 2009.

On a per capita basis, an average of €279 was spent on property insurance in Austria in 2010 compares to €276 in 2009.

Property insurance penetration in Austria decreased on average from 0.84% in 2009 to 0.82% in 2010.

There are 72 insurance companies in Austria in 2009, employing 26,732 people, compares to 26,547 at the end of 2009.

In 2009, the total gross written premiums for insurance in Austria is €16.415bn, an increase of €0.201bn or 1.24% compares to €16.214bn in 2008.

The total benefits and claims paid for insurance in Austria in 2009 is €11.270bn, an increase of €0.031bn or 0.28% compares to €11.239bn in 2008.

On a per capita basis, an average of €1965 was spent on insurance in Austria in 2009, €16 more or 0.82% increased compares to €1949 in 2008.

Insurance penetration in Austria increased on average from 5.73% in 2008 to 5.94% in 2009.

Austria insurers total investment portfolio has increase from €76.788bn in 2008 to €77.925bn in 2009, an increase of €1.137bn or 1.48%.

Life Insurance
In 2009, the total gross written premiums for life insurance in Austria is €7.416bn, an increase of €0.054bn or 0.73% compares to €7.362bn in 2008.

The total benefits paid for life insurance in Austria in 2009 is €5.758bn, an increase of €0.642bn or 12.55% compares to €5.116bn in 2008.

On a per capita basis, an average of €888 was spent on life insurance in Austria in 2009, €3 more compares to €885 in 2008.

Life insurance penetration in Austria increased on average from 2.60% in 2008 to 2.68% in 2009.

Austria life insurers total investment portfolio has decrease from €53.684bn in 2008 to €53.415bn in 2009, a decrease of €0.269bn or 0.50%.

Non-Life Insurance
In 2009, the total gross written premiums for non-life insurance in Austria is €8.999bn, an increase of €0.147bn or 1.66% compares to €8.852bn in 2008.

The total claims paid for non-life insurance in Austria in 2009 is €5.512bn, a decrease of €0.611bn or 9.98% compares to €6.123bn in 2008.

On a per capita basis, an average of €1077 was spent on non-life insurance in Austria in 2009, €13 more compares to €1064 in 2008.

Non-Life insurance penetration in Austria increased on average from 3.13% in 2008 to 3.26% in 2009.

Austria non-life insurers total investment portfolio has increase from €23.104bn in 2008 to €24.510bn in 2009, an increase of €1.406bn or 6.09%.

Motor Insurance
In 2009, the total gross written premiums for motor insurance in Austria is €2.818bn, a decrease of €0.035bn or 1.23% compares to €2.853bn in 2008.

The total claims paid for motor insurance in Austria in 2009 is €2.003bn, an increase of €0.051bn or 2.61% compares to €1.952bn in 2008.

On a per capita basis, an average of €337 was spent on motor insurance in Austria in 2009, €6 more compares to €343 in 2008.

Motor insurance penetration in Austria increased on average from 1.01% in 2008 to 1.02% in 2009.

Health Insurance
In 2009, the total gross written premiums for health insurance in Austria is €1.591bn, an increase of €0.056bn or 3.65% compares to €1.535bn in 2008.

The total benefits paid for health insurance in Austria in 2009 is €1.056bn, an increase of €0.009bn or 0.86% compares to €1.047bn in 2008.

On a per capita basis, an average of €190 was spent on health insurance in Austria in 2009 compares to €185 in 2008.

Health insurance penetration in Austria increased on average from 0.54% in 2008 to 0.58% in 2009.

Property Insurance
In 2009, the total gross written premiums for property insurance in Austria is €2.308bn, a decrease of €0.042bn or 1.85% compares to €2.266bn in 2008.

The total claims paid for property insurance in Austria in 2009 is €2,160mn, an increase of €1,534mn or 245.05% compares to €626mn in 2008.

On a per capita basis, an average of €276 was spent on property insurance in Austria in 2009 compares to €272 in 2008.

Property insurance penetration in Austria increased on average from 0.80% in 2008 to 0.84% in 2009.