GEICO losing auto insurance ground to State Farm and Progressive

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Early data from NAIC indicates that the Berkshire Hathaway-owned insurer is losing market share to competitors. Following a rocky 2023 for the personal auto insurance business in the United States, early data released by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) suggests that auto insurance company GEICO is losing ground to its larger competitors State Farm and Progressive. State Farm has held the top spot for many years in the US While it’s no big news that State Farm is still the largest auto insurance company in the United States…

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Insurance companies receive driver data from automakers

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Vehicle software can collect motorist driving behavior data and share it with insurers Insurance companies have been offering usage-based coverage plans to customers for several years, tracking driving behaviors in order to offer lower risk motorists the opportunity to save on their premiums. These plans use apps, dongles, or other forms of telematic tracking and transmitting methods The tracking can include recording how many times a motorist drives, how often they brake hard, if they speed, and how quickly they take corners. Many drivers have been hesitant to enroll in…

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Mercury Insurance company awarded top spot as inclusive employer

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Newsweek has named the insurer on its 2024 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list Newsweek has named the Mercury Insurance company as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for 2024.  Newsweek and partner Plant-A Insights, a market data research firm used their own selection methodology to choose the top businesses. Several criteria were considered for the awarding of the title Before the title was awarded to Mercury Insurance company, the employers being considered were judged based on their growth opportunities, competitive salaries and other factors, when compared with other…

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House Committee Gives Green Light to Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study

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Setting Opinions Aside: An Objective Look at Wildfire Insurance In the wake of devastating wildfires across the country, the House Financial Services Committee has taken a significant step towards addressing the growing concern over insurance coverage for damages resulting from such disasters. With a strong bipartisan backing, the committee has forwarded a bill that mandates a comprehensive study on the state of wildfire insurance. Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C. and chair of the committee, emphasized that the conversation about wildfires must transcend the usual debate on climate change, focusing on observable…

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State Farm Registers $6.3 Billion Net Loss in Challenging 2023 Fiscal Year

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Despite attempts to improve results following a substantial $6.7 billion loss in 2022, State Farm, a leading insurance giant, ended 2023 with a $6.3 billion net loss. The company cites a surge in catastrophe claims as a significant factor contributing to their financial results. Elevated Claims and Unfavorable Results The Financial Climate State Farm’s financial report for the year reflects a tumultuous period, as total revenue reached $104.2 billion, yet it was not enough to prevent a net loss. The company’s combined ratio, a key measure of underwriting profitability, rose…

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