Rick Gorvett, PhD, FCAS, is a professor of mathematics and actuarial science at Bryant University in Smithfield, R.I., and is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society. Contact him at rick.gorvett@innfeedback.com.
The estimated 20% spike in auto insurance rates over the past year is impacting insurance agents significantly, as they are scrambling to retain clients who are reeling from these higher costs.