Articles by Robert Passmore

Passmore is senior director personal lines policy for the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America.

Policymakers Take On Distracted Driving Nationwide

Over the course of several decades, auto crash rates and fatalities had been on the decline. This reduction offset slightly increased crash severity and helped to moderate the cost of auto insurance. However, starting in 2014, there were sharp increases …

Insurers Work to Educate Consumers on the Evolving Dangers of Distracted Driving & Walking

We have all seen the stories in the news. After many years of a declining trend in the number of accidents, the number of accidents has spiked in the last two years. Insurers have an opportunity to educate the public …

Insurance in the Sharable Economy

The new sharable economy is growing across the country, and one question looms large: What are the insurance implications? Homeowners and renters understand the types of insurance they need and where they can buy coverage. Drivers know they need auto …

The Industry’s Role in Cutting Down Crooked Contractors

Approximately one year ago, on Sunday, May 22 at about 5:30 p.m., Joplin, Mo. was devastated by a massive EF 5 tornado that at times was one mile wide and traveled on the ground for more than 20 miles. This …

Clipping the Wings of Fly-by-Night Contractors

Approximately one year ago, on Sunday, May 22, 2011, at about 5:30 p.m., Joplin, Mo., was devastated by a massive EF 5 tornado that at times was 1 mile wide and traveled on the ground for more than 20 miles. …