Inflationary pressures and shortages are contributing to the rising costs to repair and replace vehicles.
Here are some of the factors that may affect premiums moving forward.
15 separate $1B+ loss events from weather as of Oct 11, 20221
Used car and truck prices up 7.2%; new vehicle prices up 9.4% Sept ‘21 - Sept ‘222
Supply chain issues have triggered shortages of chips — and new cars3
High severity in auto accidents; number of fatal car crashes is up 15%, 2022 compared to 20204
There are labor shortages,5 and wage increases are up 8.5%, Q1 ‘22 over Q1 ‘216
Vehicles: bodywork costs up 12%, repairs up 15%, Nov ‘21 compared to Nov ‘227
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