First quarter claims remain over 4% below 2019 level. Losses up nearly 35% compared to 2019. The latest available Fast Track Monitoring system data from the Independent Statistical Service Inc. (ISS) showed that claims and losses in the first quarter of 2022 continued to rebound with claims nearing pre-pandemic levels and losses far above historic […]
Collision Claims Were Up 17% in Fourth Quarter Compared to Pandemic Impacted Quarter in 2020
Fourth quarter claims remain 5% below 2019 level. Losses up nearly 25% compared to 2019. The latest available Fast Track Monitoring system data from the Independent Statistical Service Inc. (ISS) showed that claims and losses in the fourth quarter of 2021 continued to rebound from the impact of the coronavirus in 2020. Collision coverage claims […]
Berkshire Hathaway Reports GEICO Collision Claims Frequency Up 15-16% in First Quarter Compared to Last Year
Reports underwriting loss in quarter as losses and loss adjustment expense were up over 32%. Berkshire Hathaway reported its first quarter 2022 earnings, including details about its GEICO subsidiary, the second largest auto insurer in the U.S. According to the company, GEICO premiums written in the first quarter of 2022 were $10.265 billion, an increase […]
Berkshire Hathaway Reports GEICO Premiums Written Up Nearly 10% in 2021
Second largest auto insurer reports average collision coverage severity up in 15-16% range. Berkshire Hathaway reported its 2021 earnings, including details about its GEICO subsidiary, the second largest auto insurer in the U.S. According to the company, GEICO premiums written in 2021 increased $3.5 billion (9.9%) compared to 2020, which included a reduction of approximately […]
Insurance Association Reports Detail Skyrocketing Inflation Impacting Insurance Costs and Claims Times for Consumers
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association details how riskier driving habits and rising costs are impacting auto and property insurance and driving higher rates. Facing the fastest rise in inflation since the 1980s, along with rising auto and homeowners insurance losses and supply chain disruptions, insurers and consumers are experiencing strong upward pressure on insurance […]
Collision Claims Up Nearly 21% in Third Quarter Compared to Pandemic Impacted Quarter in 2020
Third quarter claims remain over 4% below 2019 level. Losses up over 25% compared to 2019. The latest available Fast Track Monitoring system data from the Independent Statistical Service Inc. (ISS) showed that claims and losses in the third quarter continued to rebound from the impact of the coronavirus on summer travel in 2020. Collision […]
Interview: Susanna Gotsch, CCC Intelligent Solutions, Details Collision Repair Claims Trends
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 […]
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