Core Insights - The 2025 LexisNexis® U.S. Auto Insurance Trends Report provides critical data for insurers to make informed rating decisions and adapt to evolving risk segments in the auto insurance market [1][2] Market Trends - The auto insurance market is experiencing a softening phase, with profitability returning as insurers adapt to a consumer base increasingly willing to shop for better deals [3][5] - Direct written premiums grew by 13.6% to $359 billion in 2024, indicating improved profitability for insurers [6][7] - Rate increases have begun to ease, with a 10% year-over-year rise in 2024 compared to a 15% increase in 2023, reflecting changing market conditions [6][7] Driving Violations and Claims - All driving violations increased by 17% year-over-year, surpassing 2019 levels, with major speeding violations rising by 16% and minor speeding violations by 25% [6][7] - Bodily injury severity jumped by 9.2%, while property damage severity climbed by 2.5% year-over-year; however, collision severity declined by 2.5% [6][7] Consumer Behavior - Policy shopping reached an all-time high, with over 45% of policies in force being shopped at least once by the end of 2024 [6][11] - Older consumers (aged 66 and older) are leading the shopping trend, with a 35% year-over-year increase in shopping among long-tenured customers [6][11] - The rate of high-survivability shoppers reached 40% by the end of 2024, indicating a shift in consumer behavior towards more competitive shopping [6][11] Emerging Risks - The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is introducing new risks, with a 14% rise in claim frequency for drivers moving from internal combustion engine vehicles to EVs [6]