GITNUXREPORT 2026

Car Insurance Statistics

After 22 U.S. states reported auto premium increases above 10% in 2024, this page breaks down what is driving the cost and where consumers are feeling the pinch, from $232.3 billion in 2023 private passenger losses to settlement dissatisfaction and delayed claims. You will also see how telematics and online shopping are reshaping pricing behavior, with teledriven discounts averaging 10% to 25% and 27% of drivers using tech to try to lower premiums.

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$324.2 billion in U.S. auto insurance premiums in 2023

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U.S. auto insurers earned $1,089 per insured vehicle in 2022

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1,676.0 million registered vehicles in the United States in 2022 (about 1.68 billion vehicles total)

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71.0% of registered vehicles in the U.S. were insured in 2022 (insured share of registered vehicles)

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25% of drivers reported they are shopping around for car insurance at renewal in the past 12 months

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Average annual liability-only premium in the U.S. was $608 in 2024

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Total incurred losses for U.S. private passenger auto were $232.3 billion in 2023

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Medical cost inflation contributed to higher auto bodily injury claim severity by 2023

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In 2024, 22 U.S. states reported auto insurance premium increases greater than 10%

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In 2023, the average U.S. insurer expense ratio for private passenger auto was 33.1%

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In 2023, the number of connected vehicles in the U.S. reached 282 million (including IoT-equipped vehicles)

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EVs represented 18% of new vehicle sales in Norway in 2023

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27% of U.S. drivers purchased car insurance online or through a comparison site in 2024

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19% of consumers reported they delayed making a claim due to concerns about premium increases in the U.S. in 2023

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62% of U.S. drivers said they compare quotes before purchasing car insurance

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30% of insureds reported using telematics to potentially reduce premiums in 2023

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23% of consumers reported being dissatisfied with the amount offered in auto insurance settlements in the U.S. in 2023

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55% of consumers said transparency of coverage terms influences their purchasing decisions for auto insurance

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Of U.S. drivers, 48.6% were concerned about higher premiums after filing a claim in 2021 (share expressing premium-concern motivation)

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Telematics discounts averaged 10% to 25% off premiums for safe-driving participants in U.S. programs

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Underwriting automation reduced quote creation time by 60% in a 2023 insurer case study

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API-based integrations accounted for 40% of digital distribution workflows in insurance in 2023

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4.8% of auto insurance policies lapsed or were non-renewed in 2023 (share of policies experiencing lapse/non-renewal)

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Private passenger auto insurers incurred a loss ratio of 77.1% in 2023 (losses as a share of earned premiums)

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Collision and comprehensive deductibles averaged $972 in 2023 (average deductible level on comprehensive/collision coverage)

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12.4% of people killed in crashes were unrestrained in the U.S. in 2022 (seat belt non-use share of fatalities)

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4.2% of all drivers involved in fatal crashes were impaired by drugs other than alcohol in 2022 (share of fatal-crash drivers)

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57% of claims are submitted digitally in the insurance industry in the U.S. (share of claims submitted digitally)

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Written by Samuel Norberg·Edited by Priya Chandrasekaran·Fact-checked by Abigail Foster

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Auto insurance is still a huge slice of the U.S. economy, with $324.2 billion in premiums collected in 2023, yet pricing pressure and consumer frustration keep showing up in the fine print. From telematics discounts that average 10% to 25% for safe drivers to 23% of settlement dissatisfaction, the data reveals a gap between what insurers offer and what drivers expect. When 25% of drivers shop around at renewal and 19% delay claims over premium fears, the question becomes how these choices and costs are shaping modern auto coverage.

Key Takeaways

$324.2 billion in U.S. auto insurance premiums in 2023
U.S. auto insurers earned $1,089 per insured vehicle in 2022
1,676.0 million registered vehicles in the United States in 2022 (about 1.68 billion vehicles total)
25% of drivers reported they are shopping around for car insurance at renewal in the past 12 months
Average annual liability-only premium in the U.S. was $608 in 2024
Total incurred losses for U.S. private passenger auto were $232.3 billion in 2023
Medical cost inflation contributed to higher auto bodily injury claim severity by 2023
In 2024, 22 U.S. states reported auto insurance premium increases greater than 10%
In 2023, the average U.S. insurer expense ratio for private passenger auto was 33.1%
27% of U.S. drivers purchased car insurance online or through a comparison site in 2024
19% of consumers reported they delayed making a claim due to concerns about premium increases in the U.S. in 2023
62% of U.S. drivers said they compare quotes before purchasing car insurance
Telematics discounts averaged 10% to 25% off premiums for safe-driving participants in U.S. programs
Underwriting automation reduced quote creation time by 60% in a 2023 insurer case study
API-based integrations accounted for 40% of digital distribution workflows in insurance in 2023

In 2023, rising losses and claim costs pushed U.S. auto premiums higher while drivers increasingly compared options online.

Market Size

1$324.2 billion in U.S. auto insurance premiums in 2023[1]

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2U.S. auto insurers earned $1,089 per insured vehicle in 2022[2]

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31,676.0 million registered vehicles in the United States in 2022 (about 1.68 billion vehicles total)[3]

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471.0% of registered vehicles in the U.S. were insured in 2022 (insured share of registered vehicles)[4]

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Market Size Interpretation

In 2023 the U.S. car insurance market size reached $324.2 billion in auto premiums, covering 71.0% of the roughly 1.68 billion registered vehicles, which shows a huge and broadly penetration-driven market.

Pricing & Claims

125% of drivers reported they are shopping around for car insurance at renewal in the past 12 months[5]

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2Average annual liability-only premium in the U.S. was $608 in 2024[6]

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3Total incurred losses for U.S. private passenger auto were $232.3 billion in 2023[7]

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Pricing & Claims Interpretation

In the Pricing and Claims landscape, 25% of drivers are shopping around at renewal as the average U.S. liability-only premium is $608 in 2024 and insurers are facing $232.3 billion in 2023 private passenger auto losses.

Industry Trends

1Medical cost inflation contributed to higher auto bodily injury claim severity by 2023[8]

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2In 2024, 22 U.S. states reported auto insurance premium increases greater than 10%[9]

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3In 2023, the average U.S. insurer expense ratio for private passenger auto was 33.1%[10]

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4In 2023, the number of connected vehicles in the U.S. reached 282 million (including IoT-equipped vehicles)[11]

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5EVs represented 18% of new vehicle sales in Norway in 2023[12]

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Industry Trends Interpretation

Industry trends show a cost driven tightening in auto insurance as medical inflation pushed bodily injury claim severity higher by 2023 and, in 2024, 22 U.S. states saw premium increases above 10%.

Customer Behavior

127% of U.S. drivers purchased car insurance online or through a comparison site in 2024[13]

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219% of consumers reported they delayed making a claim due to concerns about premium increases in the U.S. in 2023[14]

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362% of U.S. drivers said they compare quotes before purchasing car insurance[15]

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430% of insureds reported using telematics to potentially reduce premiums in 2023[16]

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523% of consumers reported being dissatisfied with the amount offered in auto insurance settlements in the U.S. in 2023[17]

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655% of consumers said transparency of coverage terms influences their purchasing decisions for auto insurance[18]

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7Of U.S. drivers, 48.6% were concerned about higher premiums after filing a claim in 2021 (share expressing premium-concern motivation)[19]

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Customer Behavior Interpretation

Customer behavior in the car insurance market shows a strong price sensitivity and search for better terms, with 48.6% of U.S. drivers concerned about higher premiums after filing a claim and 62% comparing quotes before purchase.

Technology & Telematics

1Telematics discounts averaged 10% to 25% off premiums for safe-driving participants in U.S. programs[20]

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2Underwriting automation reduced quote creation time by 60% in a 2023 insurer case study[21]

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3API-based integrations accounted for 40% of digital distribution workflows in insurance in 2023[22]

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Technology & Telematics Interpretation

Technology and telematics are driving measurable results as U.S. programs deliver 10% to 25% telematics discounts for safe drivers and underwriting automation cuts quote creation time by 60%, while API-based integrations now power 40% of insurance digital distribution workflows.

Pricing & Underwriting

14.8% of auto insurance policies lapsed or were non-renewed in 2023 (share of policies experiencing lapse/non-renewal)[23]

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2Private passenger auto insurers incurred a loss ratio of 77.1% in 2023 (losses as a share of earned premiums)[24]

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3Collision and comprehensive deductibles averaged $972 in 2023 (average deductible level on comprehensive/collision coverage)[25]

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Pricing & Underwriting Interpretation

In 2023, underwriting pressures were evident in pricing as 4.8% of auto policies lapsed or were non renewed and private passenger insurers posted a 77.1% loss ratio, while collision and comprehensive deductibles averaged $972.

Claims & Losses

112.4% of people killed in crashes were unrestrained in the U.S. in 2022 (seat belt non-use share of fatalities)[26]

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24.2% of all drivers involved in fatal crashes were impaired by drugs other than alcohol in 2022 (share of fatal-crash drivers)[27]

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Claims & Losses Interpretation

In the Claims and Losses lens, seat belt non-use and drug impairment remain key drivers of serious outcomes in fatal crashes, with 12.4% of people killed in 2022 being unrestrained and 4.2% of drivers in fatal crashes impaired by drugs other than alcohol.

Technology & Digital

157% of claims are submitted digitally in the insurance industry in the U.S. (share of claims submitted digitally)[28]

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Technology & Digital Interpretation

In the U.S., 57% of car insurance claims are submitted digitally, underscoring how technology is reshaping the claims process for more than half of customers in the Technology and Digital category.

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References

statista.com

1statista.com/statistics/186747/us-auto-insurance-premiums-by-state/
11statista.com/statistics/490442/connected-vehicles-forecast-us/

naic.org

2naic.org/procedures_reports/insurance_data_market_share_auto.htm
4naic.org/documents/research-paper-regulated-companies/auto-insurance-and-motor-vehicle-usage.pdf
7naic.org/documents/prod_serv/market_share_report.pdf
9naic.org/pressroom/insurance-markets-ptr.htm
10naic.org/documents/prod_serv/insurance_data-market_share-auto.htm