Auto Physical Damage Report

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.

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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.

Auto Physical Damage Article

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.

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Current Used Vehicle Market Conditions: Q4 2020

March 8, 2021

Average wholesale used vehicle prices fell from their August peak for the fourth month in a row in December, yet finished out the year almost 10% higher than year-ago levels.

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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.

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