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Attorney Involvement in Homeowners Insurance Claims in Texas
Jan 02, 2017
MALVERN, Pa.— The use of attorneys in settling Texas homeowners insurance claims is spreading, according to a recent study of homeowners insurance claims conducted by the Insurance Research Council (IRC).
Why Do Claimants Hire Attorneys?
Nov 30, 2016
MALVERN, Pa.— In a recent online poll about experiences with auto injury insurance claims, almost half of respondents with auto injury claims hired attorneys to help settle those claims.
Public Understanding and Acceptance of Sharing Economy Reveals Growth Potential
Aug 31, 2016
MALVERN, Pa.—Despite the extensive media attention received by Uber, AirBNB, and similar examples of the emerging sharing economy, 71 percent of all adult Americans report little familiarity with the sharing economy, according to a recent public opinion survey from the Insurance Research Council
Auto Insurance Affordability Problems Linked to Underlying Cost Drivers
Jun 25, 2016
MALVERN, Pa.—Medical utilization rates exceeding national norms are a major contributor to high claim costs in eight of the 12 least affordable auto insurance systems, according to a new report from the Insurance Research Council (IRC).
Telematics Devices Prompt Changes in Driving Behavior
Nov 18, 2015
MALVERN, Pa.—More than half (56 percent) of the drivers participating in an Insurance Research Council (IRC) public opinion survey have made changes in how they drive since installing a telematics device provided by their insurance company in their primary vehicle.* Thirty-six percent of responde
Auto Injury Claim Severity Pushes Insurance Claim Costs Higher
Oct 05, 2015
MALVERN, Pa.—According to a new study from the Insurance Research Council (IRC), auto injury claim costs per insured vehicle have continued to increase across the United States.
Trends Indicate Auto Insurance is Becoming More Affordable for All Income Groups
Aug 25, 2015
MALVERN, Pa.— Personal auto insurance has become more affordable over time for all income groups, including low-to-moderate income (LMI) groups, according to a new report from the Insurance Research Council (IRC).
Aided by Internet, Consumers Shop for Auto Insurance to Get Better Price
Jun 15, 2015
MALVERN, Pa.—Eighty-six percent of insured drivers responding to a recent public opinion survey by the Insurance Research Council (IRC) said they were satisfied with their current auto insurance company.
Insurance Research Council Finds That Fraud and Buildup Add Up to $7.7 Billion in Excess Payments for Auto Injury Claims
Feb 03, 2015
MALVERN, Pa.— A new study from the Insurance Research Council (IRC) estimates that claim fraud and buildup added between $5.6 billion and $7.7 billion in excess payments to auto injury claims paid in the United States in 2012.