Allstate

The agency attributed the decision to a material deterioration in the company’s surplus position, as a result of challenging personal property insurance conditions in Florida.

2022 statutory data is now available, and results show winners and losers

Rate action for personal auto insurers has been increasing in 2023 to balance rising loss cost trends

The carrier’s equivalent bond placed last March secured $550mn of limit.

Of those, around $309mn were associated with nine events primarily in Texas and California, partially offset by favorable reserve re-estimates for prior events.

The firm’s playbook struggles provide valuable insights for its InsurTech competitors as they all navigate a challenging loss cost environment.

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Part of the company's plan to improve auto insurance margins is to file for greater rate increases in 2023, along with lowering operating expenses and advertising spend.

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The firm recorded a $282mn reserve charge in the quarter, of which $180mn was related to an increase in personal auto claim frequency attributable to prior accident years.

Five auto insurers receive approval to raise rates after 32-month halt by the California Department of Insurance.

After market close on Wednesday, the carrier disclosed an estimated combined ratio of 109.1% for the quarter, adding 10 points year on year.