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Home > Blog > 5 Forces Driving Commercial Auto Insurance Costs
THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2024

5 Forces Driving Commercial Auto Insurance Costs

5 Forces Driving Commercial Auto Insurance Costs

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By Travelers
2 minutes
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Over the past decade, auto insurance rates have increased steadily; well exceeding the rate of inflation over the same period. But what's driving this upward trend? Explore factors that have significantly impacted the rates for commercial auto.

1. Bodily Injury Loss Costs

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In the five-year period from 2018 to 2022, auto severity has increased a substantial 40% even as frequency has declined.1 Causes include an increase in deadly accidents, rising verdicts in legal cases and medical cost inflation. In fact, the latter is expected to grow 7% in 2024, up from 6.0% in 2023 and 5.5% in 2022.2

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2. Attorney Involvement

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With attorneys actively pursuing auto accident business, more claimants now have legal representation. These claims see higher rates of expenditures for medical procedures and treatment.3 A complete fleet management program can help reduce your exposure.

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3. Distractions and Impairment

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Distractions behind the wheel, from vehicle infotainment systems and mobile devices to driving under the influence, can lead to significant risks: 30% of companies surveyed reported that they have employees who have been involved in crashes due to mobile phone distraction, and deaths due to preventable crashes are up 18% versus pre-pandemic levels.4 

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4. Inexperienced Drivers

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Resignations and retirements are leading to a shortage of commercial operators, increasing the chance that less experienced replacement drivers are behind the wheel. Operators in new vehicles and covering new routes can also contribute to an increase in accident rates.

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5. Vehicle Repair and Replacement Costs

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Autos have become more expensive to insure and repair. Newer vehicles are outfitted with advanced materials and technology designed to make driving more comfortable and safer. When these vehicles are involved in an accident, costs can be high, and labor shortages and inflation have only exacerbated the issue. In fact, motor vehicle parts and equipment costs have increased almost 24% since September 2019.5 Meanwhile, used car prices are still up almost 47.9% in 2023 compared to the average from 2015 to 2019, despite recent softening.6 This directly impacts the cost of claims in the event of a total loss. Finally, rising auto thefts are further contributing to increased claim costs.


Sources
1 LexisNexis Risk Solutions Auto Insurance Trends Report
2 Health Research Institute
3 Attorney Involvement Keeps Claims Soaring (June 2023, The Institutes)
4 Travelers 2023 Risk Index – Distracted Driving
5 Auto Insurance: The Uncertain Road Ahead (2023, APCIA)
6 Edmunds Used Vehicle Report (Q3 2023) 

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