Data Centers Offer a Potential $10 Billion Windfall for Insurers

Source: https://www.insurancejournal.com/. April 14, 2026
By: Alexandre Rajbhandari

Soaring demand for insurance coverage related to data center construction is creating a “meaningful growth opportunity” for the industry, outstripping some traditional insurance markets, according to S&P Global Ratings.

The market for such coverage could reach $10 billion in premiums in 2026, analysts led by Charles-Marie Delpuech and Patricia Kwan said in a note published Monday. In comparison, annual premiums for the global aviation market are estimated at around $5 billion. Read more.

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