The auto finance industry is facing a new wave of risk. In August, the average annual premium for auto insurance in the U.S. jumped 18% year-over-year to $2,567 — roughly $214 per month. At the same time, the Insurance Research Council reports that 15.4% of U.S. drivers — more than 1 in 7 — are uninsured, the highest rate in recent years.
This combination — rising costs and record-high uninsured rates — is reshaping the risk landscape for dealerships, lenders, and finance companies.
The Hidden Risks for Lenders
While the headlines focus on consumer affordability, the real challenge for lenders lies in portfolio exposure:
- More borrowers are dropping coverage altogether as premiums rise.
- Many maintain non-compliant policies — liability-only coverage, missing comprehensive/collision, or policies without the lender listed as lienholder.
- Loss severity is climbing, especially when accidents involve uninsured or underinsured borrowers.
- CPI placements are rising, straining both customer relationships and operational efficiency.
For lenders, every uninsured or underinsured loan is a ticking time bomb.
Why Manual Processes Aren’t Enough
Traditionally, lenders have relied on manual insurance verification — chasing down documents, calling agents, and managing spreadsheets. But with uninsured rates at 15.4% and costs rising, this approach is no longer sustainable. By the time a lapse is detected, the risk has already materialized.
Automation isn’t a luxury anymore. It’s a necessity.
How Technology Protects Portfolios
Platforms like Verifacto are designed to close this risk gap with automation and compliance at the core. Here’s how:
- Real-time insurance monitoring: Instantly detects missing, expired, or non-compliant coverage.
- Automated borrower communication: Sends reminders via SMS/email to cure lapses before they become losses.
- Seamless CPI workflows: Automatically places lender coverage when borrower insurance fails, ensuring collateral protection.
- Compliance and audit-ready reporting: Keeps portfolios aligned with state regulations and investor requirements.
The Bottom Line
With premiums climbing and uninsured rates at a high watermark, lenders and dealerships can no longer afford blind spots. Every uninsured day adds unnecessary risk to your portfolio.
By leveraging automated insurance tracking, lenders protect their assets, reduce losses, and free their teams to focus on collections and growth — not paperwork.
The risk is growing. The question is whether your operation is prepared for it.
✅ Stay ahead of rising costs.
✅ Protect your portfolio from uninsured exposure.
✅ Keep compliance effortless.
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