Allstate hikes auto insurance rates as it leans on telematics

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The insurer has announced that drivers “just about everywhere” will be paying more for coverage. Allstate has announced that it is increasing its auto insurance rates “just about everywhere” while it adjusted its focus on boosting returns in the car policy market following a drop in its net income during Q3 2021. The insurer shared this information during a recent earnings conference call with analysts. The fall in Allstate’s underwriting income was associated with higher loss costs from settling car claims, said company officials. Now, Allstate has raised its auto…

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Allstate auto insurance market share tanking at fastest pace in 20 years

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This slip has occurred despite the priority the insurer has placed on growth and gains in this category. Top priority was given to the Allstate auto insurance market share last year, but despite its efforts, 2020 caused the company to see sizable growth rate reductions. In fact, the insurer saw the lowest policy renewal rates it has experienced since at least 2001. One of the factors having the hardest impact on the Allstate auto insurance market share last year was the sudden price competition driven by the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic…

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