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flag U.S. commercial auto liability insurance lost $4.9 billion in 2024 due to rising claims, inflation, and repair costs, marking 14 straight underwriting losses.

flag U.S. commercial auto insurance has posted 14 consecutive underwriting losses, with a $4.9 billion loss in 2024 driven by rising liability claims, inflation, and higher repair costs, despite physical damage coverage turning a $1.5 billion profit. flag AM Best reports liability's combined ratio hit 113 in 2024, with a $4–5 billion shortfall in reserves, and major insurers like Sentry, Chubb, and State Farm saw ratios over 120. flag Though efficiency gains have reduced underwriting expenses, rate increases haven't kept pace with cost growth, prompting businesses to drop physical damage coverage, risking further losses. flag While some insurers like State Farm and Liberty Mutual reported strong overall profits, the persistent unprofitability of commercial auto liability may lead carriers to reconsider their involvement in the line.

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