Real-time driver behavior data is helping insurers reduce collision frequency, lower severity, and strengthen underwriting decisions before a claim occurs.
Freeze-related property damage and power outages across 14 states are driving insured losses that could make Fern one of the costliest winter storms on record.
Fitch expects broader P/C softening in 2026, while Morningstar says casualty pricing will stay out of step due to litigation and severity. Early earnings-call commentary shows carriers leaning on portfolio mix, disciplined underwriting, and AI tools to protect margins.
A prolonged Arctic outbreak brings snow, crashes, power outages, and freeze losses across the Southeast, raising claim concerns from auto accidents to Florida citrus damage.
Frozen pipes, downed trees, and power outages are expected to drive additional property and auto claims as extreme cold persists across the Central and Eastern US.
State regulators report more than 20 auto insurance rate decreases since mid-2025, citing reduced litigation and lessons from Florida’s reform-driven market recovery.
Rates may be leveling off, but jury behavior, litigation funding, and documentation demands continue to drive claim severity and settlement complexity heading into 2026.
Frozen pipes, kitchen fires, icy walkways, and parking lot crashes make winter the busiest season for property and auto insurance claims. Here’s how adjusters can prepare.
Discover how consolidating commercial auto insurance policies can lower costs, simplify claims, and improve risk management for businesses with multiple vehicles.
Slower premium growth, stabilized catastrophe trends, and softening property rates are expected to shape a return to 2024-level underwriting performance in 2026.
Freezing rain and ice turn Tulsa roads into danger zones for truckers. Insurance tech, liability disputes, and route risk maps shape the high-stakes response.
