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Effect of Policy Excess Levels on Motor Insurance Premium Pricing

Abstract

Policy excess represents the portion of an insured loss that a policyholder agrees to bear before an insurance company becomes responsible for the remaining claim amount. In motor insurance, the level of policy excess can influence the insurer’s exposure to claims, the frequency of small claims, and the premium charged for coverage. Understanding the relationship between policy excess levels and premium pricing is therefore important for achieving appropriate risk classification, maintaining premium adequacy, and supporting effective motor insurance pricing. The study examines the effect of policy excess levels on motor insurance premium pricing. It will assess how variations in the amount of excess selected or imposed under motor insurance policies influence the premiums charged to policyholders. The study will also examine whether higher excess levels are associated with lower premiums and assess the implications of different excess structures for motor insurance pricing. The study will consider factors such as policy excess levels, premium rates, claim frequency, claim severity, vehicle value, driver characteristics, policy type, and historical claims experience. Actuarial and statistical techniques including descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, regression analysis, and comparative analysis will be applied to examine the relationship between policy excess and premium pricing. These techniques will help determine the extent to which changes in excess levels are associated with variations in motor insurance premiums. A quantitative research approach will be adopted for the study. Historical motor insurance data containing information on policy excess levels, premium amounts, vehicle characteristics, claims frequency, claims severity, and relevant policy features will be collected and analysed over a specified period. Descriptive statistics will be used to summarize the variables, while correlation and regression techniques will be applied to assess the effect of policy excess levels on premium pricing. The study is expected to reveal that policy excess levels have a significant effect on motor insurance premium pricing. Policies with higher excess levels are expected to attract relatively lower premiums because policyholders assume a greater proportion of potential claim costs. Conversely, lower excess levels may result in higher premiums because insurers retain greater responsibility for claims. The findings may also indicate that the effect of excess varies according to the risk characteristics and claims experience of policyholders. The findings are expected to be useful to insurance companies, actuaries, underwriters, pricing analysts, and motor insurance policyholders. A better understanding of the relationship between excess levels and premiums may assist insurers in developing appropriate rating structures, improving risk classification, and maintaining premium adequacy. It may also help policyholders understand how their choice of excess can influence the cost of motor insurance coverage. The study concludes that policy excess levels are an important consideration in determining appropriate motor insurance premiums. It is therefore recommended that insurers incorporate excess levels appropriately into their pricing and underwriting models while considering the underlying risk characteristics of policyholders and vehicles. Regular analysis of excess and claims experience may improve premium adequacy, pricing accuracy, risk management, and the overall sustainability of motor insurance operations.

Keywords: Policy Excess, Motor Insurance, Premium Pricing, Insurance Premium, Excess Levels, Motor Insurance Pricing, Claims Frequency, Claims Severity, Risk Classification, Actuarial Pricing, Underwriting, Vehicle Insurance, Premium Adequacy, Insurance Risk, Motor Insurance Claims.