Current Used Vehicle Market Conditions: 2021 Year-End
February 3, 2022
3 MIN READ2021 Year-End Kontos Kommentary The following commentary is produced by Tom Kontos, Chief Economist, KAR Global. KAR Global is a leading provider of wholesale used vehicle auctions and ancillary remarketing services.1
P&C Industry Claims Severity: Trends, Drivers and Mitigators
January 25, 2022
3 MIN READClaim severity has always been top of mind for the P&C industry.
Reflections, Predictions and Gratitude from Enlyte Experts as 2021 Comes to a Close
December 14, 2021
6 MIN READFrom navigating year two of the pandemic to accepting our “new normal,” our experts are thankful for the teams and relationships we have strengthened while expressing hope and eagerness for the possibilities the new year will bring.
Long-Lasting Pandemic Trends That Might Surprise You
September 9, 2021
It is no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed much about the way we live and do business.
AI and Its Impact on Automotive Claims
June 7, 2021
For more than six decades, innovators have attempted to unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence (AI). That dramatic growth has only accelerated over the last year due, in part, to the pandemic and a “new reality”. According to one report, 87% of carriers are now spending in excess of $5 million annually on these technologies, which is more than in the banking and retail sectors.
Average Length of Rental for Repairable Vehicles: Q1 2021
June 7, 2021
Overall U.S. LOR for Q1 2021 remained stable compared to Q1 2020, with an increase of only 0.1 days. Since COVID’s impact on 2020 LOR was most evident in April’s increases, we may see a larger difference when analyzing LOR next quarter.
The Shift in Mobility Patterns
June 7, 2021
Just two years ago, some experts predicted the end of private vehicle ownership and the growth of shared mobility or Mobility as a Service (MaaS). Then came COVID-19. Three trends have emerged, however, that are shaping mobility’s “next normal” and promising to have a long-lasting impact on the collision repair and auto insurance industries.