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Lacher: We embrace high-risk drivers and tough markets
CNBC Televisionยท 2025-08-06 11:59
Business Focus - The company specializes in the specialty auto insurance market, focusing on high-risk drivers, those with accidents or convictions, and challenging geographies [2][3] - The company's systems and capabilities are specifically designed for exception processing, making it a normal course of business for them [5][6] - The company has a robust commercial vehicle business, also focused on the specialty segment of small consumers and sole proprietors [9] Market Dynamics - The specialty auto market represents approximately 25% to 30% of the overall auto insurance market [8] - A significant portion (50% to 60%) of auto insurance loss costs is related to bodily injury rather than vehicle damage [10] - Of the loss costs related to accidents, only about half is related to the physical cost of the car, with the balance being body shop labor, towing, and storage [10] Tariff Impact - Tariffs are estimated to impact only a couple of percent of overall inflation on the company's total cost base [11] - The impact of tariffs on the auto business is expected to be slower than anticipated [12] - Approximately 30% of the loss cost is tariff-related, but the use of aftermarket or salvage parts mitigates the impact [10]