New York Tackles Auto Insurance Fraud and Legal System Abuse
The bills signed into law last week address some of the core factors that have driven exorbitant auto insurance premiums in New York.
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Why Summer Brings an Increase in Personal Auto Claims
Many drivers assume summer road risks come from major crashes or severe weather—but most claims actually arise from minor, inconvenient, and largely preventable incidents.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in May
May brought news of moderating pressures in the long-suffering personal lines space, with early signs that increases in reconstruction costs and personal auto premium hikes may be beginning to slow.
Half of Personal Auto Policies Were Shopped in Past Year
As personal auto policy shopping reached historic highs, distracted driving also increased, especially among older drivers.
Reconstruction Costs Decelerate as Personal Lines Premium Increases Slow
While every state saw residential and commercial reconstruction costs increase, premiums for personal auto and homeowners policies show signs of deceleration.
How Independent Agents Can Advocate for Safer Roads
Nine in 10 drivers are seeing more aggressive, reckless and distracted driving. The good news is independent agents are uniquely positioned to influence driving behavior with both clients and lawmakers.
How Telematics Continues to Transform the Auto Market
Transparency regarding data protection practices will remain a key factor in the adoption of telematics-driven insurance policies.
How Personal Auto Companies Are Strategically Evolving in the Age of AI
By combining smarter product design, more proactive client engagement and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), the personal auto market is changing.
Comprehensive vs. Collision: Shopping Cart Blown by Wind into Car
After a shopping cart was blown 30 yards across a parking lot into a client’s car, the agent believes the windstorm damage is a comprehensive loss. The adjustor says the object is a collision loss because the object must be falling to be caused by a windstorm.
Retaining Personal Auto Clients by Improving Customer Service
As insurers look to prioritize retaining clients, independent agents are playing a more critical role than ever as customers shop aggressively and look for guidance on coverage, value and carrier stability.
