Personal auto

Fronting carrier Obsidian Insurance has signed a deal with InsurTech MGA Loop to launch a new personal auto insurance product powered by artificial intelligence, Inside P&C has learned.

Personal lines giant Allstate is increasing rates for its auto insurance business in response to rising loss severity that has hit the segment, the firm’s CEO Tom Wilson said.

The personal auto product enables customers to bundle car insurance with home, pet and life policies.

The executive said Progressive was taking steps to address “persistent underperformance” in its property segment and emphasized the need to avoid concentrations of risk in areas with significant catastrophe exposure.

Excessive speed and distracted driving are among some of the monsters scaring drivers and passengers this spooky season.

Capping the firm’s positive quarterly results, Travelers noted a strong but moderating rate in the business insurance segment in a positive read-through for commercial lines carriers.

PIF growth is slowing as the firm sees worsening loss-cost trends, and this quick response will likely allow it to outperform peers again.

Premium inflation is up but remains flat compared to 2019 despite loss-cost trends, suggesting further rate action from carriers.

The Aon claims platform incorporates tech that can predict attorney involvement and subrogation risk for auto claims.

Auto insurance claims costs are sharply rising in 2021, as Americans embrace risky driving behavior following a brief decline in miles driven in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, APCIA said in its latest report.

The automotive company’s total costs for the recall are expected to eventually tally up to around $1.8bn.

Ida soaks the tri-state – and has the potential to affect personal auto carriers more than comparable storms of the past.