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Rising Insured Catastrophe Losses in Massachusetts: 2005-2015 Analysis

This analysis examines the insured catastrophe losses in Massachusetts from 2005 to 2015, showing a significant increase in losses since 2010. The data highlights the impact of winter storms on the state and compares the losses in Massachusetts to the rest of the United States.

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Rising Insured Catastrophe Losses in Massachusetts: 2005-2015 Analysis

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  1. Analysis of Insured Catastrophe Losses and Competition in the Massachusetts Homeowners Insurance Market: 2005 – 2015 YTD Insurance Information Institute September 2015 Robert P. Hartwig, Ph.D., CPCU, President & Economist Insurance Information Institute  110 William Street  New York, NY 10038 Tel: 212.346.5520  Cell: 917.453.1885  bobh@iii.org  www.iii.org

  2. Massachusetts Insured Catastrophe Loss Summary 2005 – 2015 YTD Insured Losses from Major Catastrophes Are on the Rise in Massachusetts 2

  3. Insured Catastrophe Losses in Massachusetts, 2005 – Sept. 1, 2015 Insured catastrophe losses in Massachusetts (dollars and no. of events) are at their highest level in at least a decade. ($ Millions) Insured catastrophe losses in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2015 are among the highest on record. *As of Sept. 1, 2015. Note: Data shown are the Massachusetts component of official PCS designated catastrophe events. PCS defines an event as one which results in $25 million or more in insured property losses (includes residential and commercial property, business interruption and personal and commercial motor vehicle losses) across all impacted states. Source: PCS unit of Verisk Analytics/ISO; Insurance Information Institute. eSlide – P6466 – The Financial Crisis and the Future of the P/C

  4. Insured Catastrophe Losses in MA Have Tracked Sharply Higher Since 2010 Cumulative Insured Catastrophe Losses, 2005 – 2015* Millions of Dollars Insurers in MA have sustained $2.316 billion in insured catastrophe losses since 2005. Of that, 89% ($2.067B) were incurred since 2010. $2,316 *As of Sept. 1, 2015. Note: Data shown are the Massachusetts component of official PCS designated catastrophe events. PCS defines an event as one which results in $25 million or more in insured property losses (includes residential and commercial property, business interruption and personal and commercial motor vehicle losses) across all impacted states. Source: Insurance Information Institute analysis of data from the PCS unit of Verisk Analytics/ISO. 4 12/01/09 - 9pm eSlide – P6466 – The Financial Crisis and the Future of the P/C

  5. The Number of CAT Events Impacting MA Has Tracked Sharply Higher Since 2010 Cumulative Number of PCS CAT Events, 2005 – 2015* Number of Events There have been 24 official PCS CAT event designations impacting MA since 2005, 17 of them (71%) occurring since 2010 24 *As of Sept. 1, 2015. Note: Data shown are the Massachusetts component of official PCS designated catastrophe events. PCS defines an event as one which results in $25 million or more in insured property losses (includes residential and commercial property, business interruption and personal and commercial motor vehicle losses) across all impacted states. Source: Insurance Information Institute analysis of data from the PCS unit of Verisk Analytics/ISO. 5 12/01/09 - 9pm eSlide – P6466 – The Financial Crisis and the Future of the P/C

  6. Distribution of Insured CatastropheLosses in Massachusetts, 2005 – 2015* Total MA CAT Losses 2005 to 2015 = $2.316 Billion* $ Millions $476.1 Winter storm CAT losses in MA from 2005 – 2015 accounted for nearly 2/3 of losses over this period $345.0 $1,494.3 *As of Sept. 1, 2015. **Category also includes privately insured flood losses. Note: Data shown are the Massachusetts component of official PCS designated catastrophe events. PCS defines an event as one which results in $25 million or more in insured property losses (includes residential and commercial property, business interruption and personal and commercial motor vehicle losses) across all impacted states. Source: Insurance Information Institute analysis of data from the PCS unit of Verisk Analytics/ISO.

  7. Winter Storm Loss Summary Insured Winter Storm Losses in Massachusetts Have Been Particularly Severe 7

  8. Insured Winter Storm CAT Losses in Massachusetts, 2005 – Sept. 1, 2015 ($ Millions) Insured CAT losses from winter storms in Massachusetts totaled nearly $1 billion in 2015, accounting for 32% of all winter storm losses in the US this year Winter storm losses in 2011 totaled $251 million, 12% of the national total *As of Sept. 1, 2015. Note: Data shown are the Massachusetts component of official PCS designated catastrophe events. PCS defines an event as one which results in $25 million or more in insured property losses (includes residential and commercial property, business interruption and personal and commercial motor vehicle losses) across all impacted states. Source: PCS unit of Verisk Analytics/ISO; Insurance Information Institute. eSlide – P6466 – The Financial Crisis and the Future of the P/C

  9. Distribution of Winter Storm CATLosses in 2015, MA vs. All Other States* $ Millions Total US Winter Storm CAT Losses in 2015 = $3.09 Billion $998.9 Winter storm CAT losses in 2015 in MA accounted for nearly 1/3 of losses throughout the entire US $2,091.5 *As of Sept. 1, 2015. Note: Data shown are the Massachusetts component of official PCS designated catastrophe events. PCS defines an event as one which results in $25 million or more in insured property losses (includes residential and commercial property, business interruption and personal and commercial motor vehicle losses) across all impacted states. Source: Insurance Information Institute analysis of data from the PCS unit of Verisk Analytics/ISO.

  10. Competitve Analysis The Massachusetts Homeowners Insurance Market Is Competitive, Consumers Benefit 10

  11. HHI Index Values for Homeowners Insurance Markets in the Northeast, 2014 Herfindahl-Hirshman Index Under 1,500: Not Concentrated 1,500 – 2,500: Moderately Concentrated Over 2,500: Concentrated The Massachusetts homeowners insurance market is competitive and not concentrated. Source: Insurance Information Institute analysis of SNL data.

  12. Number of Homeowners Insurers in Northeast States, 2014 Homeowners in MA have more insurance options than in any other New England state The Massachusetts homeowners is competitive, benefitting consumers. Source: Insurance Information Institute analysis of SNL data.

  13. Insurance Information Institute Online: www.iii.org Thank you for your timeand your attention! Twitter: twitter.com/bob_hartwig

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