A variety of factors determines the cost of car insurance. Your age (except in Hawaii), gender (in most states), driving history, car type, and coverage options all have an impact on your premium. Rates are also affected by broader factors, such as whether states implement changed insurance legislation, the likelihood of claims occuring in specific areas, or rising vehicle maintenance expenses.
Inflation
Inflation is likely to be the primary factor of rising vehicle insurance costs in 2022. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 7.0 percent between December 2020 and December 2021. This indicates that we are spending 7.0 percent more on average for the same goods and services a year ago.
Inflation wreaked havoc on the new and used car industries in 2021. Between December 2020 and December 2021, the prices of new vehicles and trucks increased by 11.8 percent, while the prices of used cars and trucks increased by 37.3 percent. Vehicles are also more complicated, increasing the entire cost of ownership. Even little mishaps can result in hundreds or thousands of dollars in damage to fragile electronics, necessitating specialist repair.
Disruptions in the supply chain
The last five years have seen a perfect storm of supply chain disruption. COVID- In 2020, 19 shutdowns resulted in lower demand in some industries. There was a decline in the demand for vehicle parts as fewer people were on the road and cars were used less. Then, in February 2021, an ice storm knocked out facilities and factories across the South. The Suez Canal was closed for six days in March 2021. People resumed their normal driving habits, resulting in greater demand but decreasing supply.
Shortages of labor
Insurance expenses are likely to rise as a result of fewer workers. Pay rates often increase as an incentive when fewer individuals do a specific activity. For instance, a mechanic now works long and takes fewer vacation days. He charges $300 for the same service to make up for it.
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