As blocks of business become unprofitable, the repricing of business going forward will reflect the bad mortality of the past. So it is not easy for the consumer to see it. Things like homeowners insurance that are renewed annually, it is a little easier to see. Fires in the west are a perfect example. But most definitely it is happ…
As blocks of business become unprofitable, the repricing of business going forward will reflect the bad mortality of the past. So it is not easy for the consumer to see it. Things like homeowners insurance that are renewed annually, it is a little easier to see. Fires in the west are a perfect example. But most definitely it is happening. I recently worked with one life provider. The mortality rate on the older product was set at about 7%. It is 15%. They are raising rates.
As blocks of business become unprofitable, the repricing of business going forward will reflect the bad mortality of the past. So it is not easy for the consumer to see it. Things like homeowners insurance that are renewed annually, it is a little easier to see. Fires in the west are a perfect example. But most definitely it is happening. I recently worked with one life provider. The mortality rate on the older product was set at about 7%. It is 15%. They are raising rates.