Building & Contents Insurance Procurement Category Market Research Report from IBISWorld has Been Updated
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 11, 2015 -- Building and contents insurance has a buyer power score of 3.5 out of 5. This moderately high score indicates that buyers have more leverage over suppliers during the negotiation process. Buyers should, however, be aware of market structure risks that may negatively impact their ability to find more favorable prices. “The total cost of ownership for insurance is low, so buyers will not encounter any significant additional costs during the policy period, which aids buyer power,” says IBISWorld procurement analyst Kayley Freshman-Caffrey. “That being said, buyers should ensure that any potential fees for consultations, e-mails, phone calls and other interactions with the supplier are either covered in the premium price or explicitly detailed prior to signing the contract.”
Low market share concentration, meanwhile, encourages competition among building and contents insurance suppliers and provides buyers with more power because no one supplier controls the market. Low market share concentration also helps reduce buyers' switching costs, in that there are many suppliers for buyers to switch to in the event that a change is necessary. In addition, because many brokers sell insurance policies from several different insurance carriers, brokers can assist buyers in comparing insurance policies and premiums. “If buyers do decide to switch suppliers after purchasing a policy, they should consider the costs that will accompany the selection of a new supplier,” adds Freshman-Caffrey. “For example, buyers should not switch policies in the middle of the contract period unless there is an early termination clause in the contract. Otherwise, buyers risk incurring financial penalties for ending a contract early.”
The low level of substitutes in the market somewhat lessens buyer power. Because there are few alternatives to property insurance that provide similar coverage, suppliers are able to raise prices more easily.
Overall, changes in the economy will not drastically impact insurance prices; buyers require insurance to protect buildings and their contents regardless of economic conditions. This factor provides suppliers with a steady stream of demand and allows them to continue slowly raising prices. Buyers should, consequently, purchase insurance now to lock in prices with a long-term contract. For more information, visit IBISWorld’s Building & Contents Insurance procurement category market research report page.
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IBISWorld Procurement Report Key Topics
This report is intended to assist buyers of building and contents insurance, sometimes referred to as property insurance. Policies insure a business's physical assets, including the building itself, furniture, equipment, inventory, landscaping and outdoor signage. These assets are typically insured in the event of damage, a natural disaster, loss or theft. Building and contents insurance excludes homeowner’s insurance and any insurance coverage for personal property.
Executive Summary
Pricing Environment
Price Fundamentals
Benchmark Price
Pricing Model
Price Drivers
Recent Price Trend
Price Forecast
Product Characteristics
Product Life Cycle
Total Cost of Ownership
Product Specialization
Substitute Goods
Regulation
Quality Control
Supply Chain & Vendors
Supply Chain Dynamics
Supply Chain Risk
Imports
Competitive Environment
Market Share Concentration
Market Profitability
Switching Costs
Purchasing Process
Buying Basics
Buying Lead Time
Selection Process
Key RFP Elements
Negotiation Questions
Buyer Power Factors
Key Statistics
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