Vol. 2 No. 2 (2022): African Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Development
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Navigating the Rising Tide: The Impact of Inflation on Property & Casualty Insurance and Strategies for Resilience

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  • Ravi Teja Madhala,
  • Nivedita Rahul
Ravi Teja Madhala
Senior Software Developer Analyst at Mercury Insurance Services, LLC, USA
Nivedita Rahul
Business Architecture Manager at Accenture, USA
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Published 29-07-2022

Keywords

  • Inflation,
  • Property & Casualty Insurance
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Ravi Teja Madhala and Nivedita Rahul, “Navigating the Rising Tide: The Impact of Inflation on Property & Casualty Insurance and Strategies for Resilience”, African J. of Artificial Int. and Sust. Dev., vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 467–492, Jul. 2022, Accessed: Dec. 29, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://africansciencegroup.com/index.php/AJAISD/article/view/238

Abstract

Inflation significantly impacts the property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry, influencing everything from premium rates to claims processing, underwriting, and broader risk management strategies. Rising inflationary pressures have brought challenges and opportunities for insurers, requiring them to adapt to shifting economic conditions. The surge in costs for materials, labour, and services, often linked to inflation, directly affects the cost of repairs, replacements, and overall claims expenses. As a result, insurers face rising claim payouts, which can pressure profitability if premiums do not align with the increased cost of claims. Inflation can complicate underwriting processes, as insurers must carefully assess the actual value of properties and assets to avoid under or over-insuring them. Insurance companies are adjusting pricing models to counteract the negative impacts, often through more frequent rate adjustments & targeted pricing strategies. These adaptations aim to keep pace with inflation but require insurers to balance competitiveness with profitability. Another crucial aspect is an investment strategy, as inflation affects the returns on fixed-income investments, traditionally a cornerstone of P&C insurers’ portfolios. Inflation can erode the value of bonds and other conservative investments, prompting insurers to diversify their investment portfolios into higher-yielding, albeit riskier, assets. Insurers also explore operational efficiencies and innovative technologies to reduce costs and improve customer service. These efforts help mitigate the pressure of rising expenses, allowing insurers to maintain profitability & retain a competitive edge. Risk diversification becomes essential as insurers look beyond traditional insurance products and explore new avenues for growth and resilience. To build long-term stability, the key lies in adaptability, with insurers being agile enough to revise their strategies in real time while ensuring they can still provide reliable coverage and services to their customers. Adaptive pricing, operational improvements, and diversified investments are crucial for navigating inflation’s challenges and positioning insurers for success in an unpredictable economic environment.

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