Concerns About Losses in the Auto Insurance Market

According to a recent Fitch Ratings report, the auto insurance industry experienced significant losses last year that outpaced premium increases. Although some carriers were able to make a profit in the personal auto segment, an increase in insurers’ average combined ratios indicate that the overall market is weakening. Losses may be increasing due to an increase in miles driven, the dangers of distracted driving, and the increasing cost of replacing complex safety features, among other things.

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