Gotsch discusses data on 2021 claims and the factors influencing collision repair and insurance claims markets into next year. Average cost per part running 8% higher in 2021. Labor rate growth hasn’t accelerated in 2021, but is expected higher in 2022 in wake of labor shortage. In our video interview, Susanna Gotsch, Senior Director, Industry […]
National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies Details Factors Driving Higher Auto Insurance Costs
Cites factors such as driving behavior, modern vehicle costs outside insurance industry’s control. Says repair complexity means days of the “shade tree mechanic” and collision repair facility that can fix anything are waning. The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) on December 14 released its analysis Cost Drivers: How Riskier Roads, Rising Repairs, and […]
Collision Claims Up Over 46% in Second Quarter Compared to Pandemic Impacted Quarter Last Year
Second quarter last year had been down nearly 36%. Quarter remains below 2019 level. The latest available Fast Track Monitoring system data from the Independent Statistical Service Inc. (ISS) showed that claims and losses in the second quarter continued to rebound from the historic impact from the coronavirus lockdowns last year. Collision coverage claims for […]
LexisNexis Analysis Shows Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Are Reducing Loss Costs
Report shows lower auto claims frequency and loss costs on ADAS equipped vehicles. LexisNexis Risk Solutions announced a new analysis of the relationship between Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) features and U.S. auto insurance claims, which counters common insurance industry sentiment that ADAS repair costs offset ADAS loss cost benefits. The results are featured in […]
Allstate Says Supply Chain Disruptions Impacting Auto Insurance Collision Repair and Total Loss Costs in Third Quarter
Insurer reports auto frequency above last year, but below pre-pandemic levels. Severity up on higher repair costs and used vehicle price increases. The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today reported total revenues of $12.5 billion in the third quarter of 2021 increased 16.9% compared to the prior year quarter, reflecting higher earned premiums from National General, […]
White Paper Highlights Significant Increases in Costs Impacting Auto Insurance
Insurance association warns that higher auto loss severity and rising claims frequency pushing costs up to levels not seen since 2017. Rising auto accident frequency and severity in the U.S. auto insurance market, combined with the challenges of balancing supply and demand for vehicles and vehicle parts following COVID-19, are resulting in increased claims costs […]
Research Shows Crash Avoidance Technology Results in Larger Collision Claims Reduction for Young Drivers than Other Age Groups
Crash avoidance features seem to benefit young drivers more than others according to an analysis of insurance data by the Highway Loss Data Institute. Crash avoidance systems are associated with larger reductions in the frequency of collision and property damage liability (PDL) claims for drivers under 25 years old than those ages 25 and older, […]
Collision Claims Down 13% in First Quarter Compared to 2020
While improving from the 35% decline in second quarter of 2020, the first quarter benefited from a weak comparison last year at start of pandemic. The latest available Fast Track Monitoring system data from the Independent Statistical Service Inc. (ISS) showed that claims and losses have continued to rebound from the historic impact from the […]
Crash Rates Up Following Marijuana Legalization
Studies by IIHS and HLDI show crash rates up in Western U.S. states that legalized recreational use and retail sales of marijuana. According to research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), and another by the affiliated Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), crash rates and collision claim frequencies spiked in most states following the […]
Collision Claims Down Over 20% in 2020 Compared to Previous Year
While improving versus the over 35% decline in second quarter, the fourth quarter was still down substantially. Earned car years grew at highest rate since 2017. The latest available Fast Track Monitoring system data from the Independent Statistical Service Inc. (ISS) showed that the historic impact of coronavirus lockdowns on private passenger collision claims continued […]
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