13
May
Trends Driving Social Inflation and How to Respond
As an insurance buyer, you may have heard the term “social inflation” used by your insurer to explain the factors driving up the cost of coverage in today’s market. In general, social inflation refers to the rising costs of insurance claims that are a result of societal trends. Trends such as increased litigation, broad insurance policy interpretation, plaintiff-friendly legal decisions and larger jury awards all drive social inflation in the insurance space. As the insurance market changes, it’s important for businesses to understand what’s currently driving social inflation. Doing so not only provides you with a better understanding of the issues...