Solving The Profitability Puzzle - Addressing Auto Insurance Quote Manipulation
Following best practices for combating quote manipulation means integrating robust verification tools into insurers workflows.
Quote manipulation refers to the deliberate provision of inaccurate information by either the insurance agent or the consumer during the quotation process to secure a more favorable insurance rate.
Insurers should understand the importance of proactive measures by carriers, especially in agent-driven channels, to combat quote manipulation.
Integrating identity verification at the very beginning of the quote process is a crucial strategy for carriers to manage quote manipulation and other identity risks effectively.
A specific study highlighted the practice of quoting multiple individuals from the same household on the same day to find a more favorable rate, based on who is designated as the primary insured.