Second quarter claims were also within 0.1% of pre-pandemic levels. Losses up over 43% 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 second quarter of 2022 continued to rebound with claims at almost pre-pandemic levels and losses far […]
USAA to Introduce Crash Detection Technology as Claims and Collision Repair Costs Increase
Telematics innovation comes as rising claim volumes and costs seen across the insurance industry. USAA announced it is among the first auto insurance carriers to implement crash detection technology, an innovation that simplifies and expedites the claims process. This technology comes at a critical time as auto accidents have surged past pre-pandemic levels, exacerbating supply […]
Berkshire Hathaway Reports GEICO Collision Claims Severity Up 19-20% in Second Quarter Compared to Last Year
Reports underwriting loss as higher used car prices and shortages of collision repair parts increase severity. Berkshire Hathaway reported its second quarter 2022 earnings, including details about its GEICO subsidiary, the second largest private passenger auto insurer in the U.S. on August 6. GEICO’s pre-tax underwriting loss in the first half of 2022 reflected increased […]
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 […]
State Farm Reports Average Auto Hail Claims $5,000
State Farm reported that the overall number of hail claims and cost in 2021 were lower than 2020. Total Auto and Home insurance claims were $2.5 billion in 2021, down from $3.1 billion in 2020. Auto hail claims totaled $480 million. In 2021, the average homeowner claim totaled more than $12,000, even with last year, […]
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 […]