Stock Performance - Progressive and Allstate stock prices have surged by more than 50% in the past 12 months, adding billions to their market caps [1] - Progressive's stock has risen by 220% over the past five years, while Allstate's stock has increased by nearly 100% in the same period [1] - Progressive's market cap has grown to over 40 billion [1] Insurance Premium Trends - US auto insurance premiums have surged, with the average cost rising to 58 billion, up from 52 billion from 3.9 billion in 2023, whereas Allstate recorded a net loss of over 1.2 billion [4] Factors Driving Premium Increases - Inflation has driven up vehicle repair costs, with spare parts prices rising sharply in recent months [4] - The number of vehicle accidents and motor vehicle death rates in the US has been increasing, contributing to higher insurance claims [4] - Climate change impacts, such as hurricanes and fires, have forced some insurers to withdraw from states like California and Florida, affecting housing and vehicle insurance markets [4]
Progressive, Allstate stocks surge as insurance prices jump