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General Insurance Pricing Seminar – 17 June 2010Stephen Jones, Sami Abdel-Gadir
Workshop D1 – Developments in Risk Modelling
Vehicle Classification
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What we’re talking about today
“D l t i i k d lli h d b dil i j• “Developments in risk modelling – enhanced bodily injury modelling and vehicle classification”– Focus is on vehicle classification, NOT on personal injuryFocus is on vehicle classification, NOT on personal injury– Vehicle classification is…. “allocation of cars as identified by
ABI codes to a manageable number of disjoint ordered f f ”groups for purposes of risk analysis and pricing”
– Rating by vehicle registration will not be considered in this sessionsession
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Why this matters
A t• Aggregators• Linking pricing and underwriting
Changing risk premium composition• Changing risk premium composition • Potential for uplift• Interesting!• Interesting!
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Agenda
V hi l l ifi ti h t t d f t• Vehicle classification approaches – past, present and future• ABI group rating
Exploring vehicle similarity• Exploring vehicle similarity• Lessons from postcode classification• Technical modelling approach• Technical modelling approach• Exploring the vehicle/operator problem
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Back to 1992 - XR2s, boy racers and joyriding
• In the early 1990s:• In the early 1990s:– There were only 7 ABI Groups– The first “hot hatches” were the cars of choice for young men– There was a recession– Computer games, mobile phones, music and TV were (relatively) rubbish– Cars were easy to steal
• And so…– “Joyriding” became the scourge of middle-EnglandJoyriding became the scourge of middle England– Theft claims on hot-hatches became a major headache for insurers– There was pressure for an improved vehicle classification system and so
ABI 20 was introducedABI 20 was introduced
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Vehicle classification in the 1990s
• Remember the context:• Remember the context:– Risk GLMs in GLIM 4 (and then Emblem) were pretty basic– Computers weren’t very powerful– Postcodes were a relatively new development in ratingPostcodes were a relatively new development in rating– Vehicle identification at POS not always automated
• And so…– Analysis of vehicle risk relativities was based on standardised claims
experience by claim type– Vehicles sorted by ABI group, ranked by standardised risk relativity to the
group averagegroup average– Look for patterns, discuss with underwriter– But major issues with credibility for many vehicles– Relatively little deviation from ABI 20 after migration from ABI 7?Relatively little deviation from ABI 20 after migration from ABI 7?
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Vehicle classification in the 2000s
• Remember the context:• Remember the context:– GLMs pretty sophisticated, analysis data resources well managed,
computers pretty powerful, vehicle identification at POS generally automated
– Increasing number of commercial sources of detailed vehicle data– Dearth of pricing actuarial resource, with extensive priority list– Creation of ABI 50 from 1.1.2007, ABI 20 discontinued from 1.1.2010
• And so…– Vehicle classification analysis often overlooked by small or busy pricing
tteams– Increased use of Code44 or DVLA vehicle factors directly within GLMs– Increased use of non-ABI vehicle classification systems
Increased use of claim type specific vehicle classification approaches– Increased use of claim type-specific vehicle classification approaches
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Vehicle classification in the 2010s
R b th t t• Remember the context:– GLMs very sophisticated, analysis data resources well managed,
computers very powerful, vehicle identification at POS automated– Many commercial sources of detailed vehicle data– Dearth of pricing actuarial resource (SII), with extensive priority list
A t i ti– Aggregator imperative– Postcode classification methodologies and tools well established
• And so…– What can we do to improve on ABI 50?
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What problem are we addressing?
A common cause of failure of initiatives in this area is confusion• A common cause of failure of initiatives in this area is confusion and/or blurring between two problems:1. “Vehicle entity group” problem = taking all vehicle-specific data
items and reducing to the most effective set of implementableitems and reducing to the most effective set of implementable factors along with a vehicle classification
2. “Vehicle/operator” problem = reducing the aggregate set of vehicle and operator data items to the most effective set ofvehicle and operator data items to the most effective set of factors, segments, interactions and classifications
• The first problem is easier, and a good step towards solving the second, but may provide lower uplift…
• ….and so we’re going to look at this firstg g
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Why do pricing actuaries struggle with this problem?
I t di f th i hi t i b ABI d• Inaccurate coding of their historic exposure by ABI code• Identifying the best (and most accurate) external source of
vehicle data itemsvehicle data items• Defining vehicle “similarity” metrics – what are the most
appropriate dimensions and what weights?• Separating vehicle differences in claims experience from e.g.
the effects of differential compulsory excesses• Aligning the actuarial and underwriting view
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ABI code mismatches
I li d b li k d t i t ABI C d t• Insurer policy records may be linked to an incorrect ABI Code at POS
• ABI Code 32018002 = Mercedes 280E Auto (Group 15)ABI Code 32018002 Mercedes 280E Auto (Group 15)– By validating the VRM the vehicle identified as a Mercedes S
Class S280 Auto, ABI Code 32095001 (Group 16)• ABI Code 35500401 = Nissan Almera GX 1592cc (Group 6E)
– By validating the VRM the vehicle was identified as a Nissan Al GX 1392 ABI C d 35500202 (G 5)Almera GX 1392cc, ABI Code 35500202 (Group 5)
• As many as 15% of exposure records may be mis-coded• As many as 6% of ABI codes may be null• As many as 6% of ABI codes may be null
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Agenda
V hi l l ifi ti h t t d f t• Vehicle classification approaches – past, present and future• ABI group rating
Exploring vehicle similarity• Exploring vehicle similarity• Lessons from postcode classification• Technical modelling approach• Technical modelling approach• Exploring the vehicle/operator problem
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The starting point – the ABI 50 vehicle classification
N hi l l ifi d di t• New vehicles classified according to:– Damage and parts costs– Repair times– New car values– Performance
Security– Security• 50 groups in use plus suffixes
• Imported cars and specialised purpose vehicles e.g. kit cars are not classified
• For details see: http://www thatcham org/abigrouprating/index jsp?page=429For details see: http://www.thatcham.org/abigrouprating/index.jsp?page 429
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What is the distribution by ABI 50 group?
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How does ABI 50 differ from ABI 20?
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14ABI 50 = (ABI 20 * 2) + 1 ABI 50 ≠ (ABI 20 * 2) + 1
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How good is ABI 50 for risk models and pricing?
U f l b h k B t• Useful benchmark• Public awareness
Very good predictor of total
• But...– does not acknowledge all
vehicle attributes• Very good predictor of total loss?
• Good predictor of claim
vehicle attributes– does not make full use of
the 50 groupsGood predictor of claim frequency?
• Better predictor of AD claims
– is a one-size fits all vehicle group the best option?allocations once made areexperience than TP? – allocations once made are not reviewed
– manufacturers able to “game the system”?
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Vehicle-related theft and personal injury trends
• Theft claims cost has fallen dramatically since the 1990s
(data source: data published in the IUA and ABI “Fourth UK Bodily Injury Awards Study (October 2007)
• ….whilst TPBI costs have increased significantly
(data source: HO: Crime in England and Wales 2008/9)
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Insurer classifications
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Deviations from ABI group 50
• Deviations are less pronounced than for postcodes, for which there is no industry benchmark
• Some insurers:• Some insurers:– have an independent vehicle
classification– use explicit vehicle factor overlays– exclude or load for exotic vehicles– etc.etc.
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The risk and reward balance of deviating from ABI 50
• The more competitors the lower the average price and higher the p gloss ratio
• In the aggregator i t th fenvironment, the force
of competition amplifies the risk and reward of
(data source: Winner’s Curse GIRO Working Party Paper, August 2009)
deviation from the norm
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Agenda
V hi l l ifi ti h t t d f t• Vehicle classification approaches – past, present and future• ABI group rating
Exploring vehicle similarity• Exploring vehicle similarity• Lessons from postcode classification• Technical modelling approach• Technical modelling approach• Exploring the vehicle/operator problem
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Back to basics
Di i B d t lDimensions Body style
PerformanceSafety
CostSecurity
UseBrand Appeal UseBrand Appeal
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Body style classification
It’s hard!– No universally adopted system in place– Many variants to classify– New bodystyles have emerged– Some vehicles attempt to defy classification
Hatchback Cabriolet
S id S lSpider Saloon
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Evolution of vehicle make/model
1976 1989 2011
+0.18m +0.32m
1976 1989 2011
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Agenda
V hi l l ifi ti h t t d f t• Vehicle classification approaches – past, present and future• ABI group rating
Exploring vehicle similarity• Exploring vehicle similarity• Lessons from postcode classification• Technical modelling approach• Technical modelling approach• Exploring the vehicle/operator problem
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Postcoding
Standard Policy
FactorsRandom
Noise
ExternalGeographical
Factors
Residual Spatial
Variation
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GLM geo-demographics ExternalGeographical
Factors
Proportion Unemployed
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ExposureClaim Frequency
Proportion Unemployed
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Spatial smoothing Residual Spatial
C dibilit f il th d
Variation
– Credibility family method– Can adopt distance based or
adjacency based approachadjacency based approachDistance Adjacency
Unsmoothed Smoothed27
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Translation to vehicle classification
Standard Policy
FactorsRandom
Noise
ExternalVehicle Factors
Residual Spatial
Variation
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Agenda
V hi l l ifi ti h t t d f t• Vehicle classification approaches – past, present and future• ABI group rating
Exploring vehicle similarity• Exploring vehicle similarity• Lessons from postcode classification• Technical modelling approach• Technical modelling approach• Exploring the vehicle/operator problem
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Vehicle external data
Example Vehicle Attributes Data SourcesExample Vehicle Attributes• Performance
– BHPDi i
Data Sources• ABI Code 44• DVLA
S MMT• Dimensions– Length
• SafetyNCAP f t ti
• SoMMT• Audatex• Third-parties who collate and cleanse
f th b– NCAP safety rating• Security
– Alarm
some of the above sources
• Costs– Replacement parts
• Bodystyle Classification
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Using external data wisely
O l i• One-way analysis• Data visualisation
GLM1 , 5 0 0
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• GLM• Stepwise regression• ‘Ratio’ variables1 , 2 0 0
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Length
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GLM – external factor trend
32Exposure TPPD Frequency
Vehicle Weight
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GLM – derived factor trend
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Impact Pressure
Exposure TPPD Frequency
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Spatial smoothing
Unsmoothed Smoothed
– Relies on location data– If we can define a co-ordinate system for vehicles...
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Vehicle constellation
S l t i hi l• Select numeric vehicle attributes
• Form a ‘space’Form a space• Plot each vehicle against
these attributes• This can be performed in n-
dimensions
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Vehicle constellation
W• We can now:– calculate distances
compute adjacencies– compute adjacencies– perform spatial smoothing
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Classification assessment – gains curve
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No VG VG ABI 50 VG EF VG SC
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Classification assessment - lift
x1 8x1.8
38Exposure Observed / Expected
Expected (VG SC) / Expected (ABI 50)
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Performance on TPBI frequencyR
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Vehicle Group
ABI 50 Exposure TPPD Freq VGTPPD Freq VG Exposure ABI 5039
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So what?
A h d hi l l ifi ti h d li• An enhanced vehicle classification approach can deliver more predictive risk models, and so more accurate pricing, and enhanced performance in a competitive marketp p
• Use of explicit vehicle data items, and joint consideration of e.g. body styles, facilitates engagement and communication with
d itunderwriters• The method permits identification/characterisation of groups of
vehicles most different from ABI groups, and of “exotic” vehiclesvehicles most different from ABI groups, and of exotic vehicles• Vehicle clusters in n-space may provide a basis for an
underwriting or risk superfactor framework
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Agenda
V hi l l ifi ti h t t d f t• Vehicle classification approaches – past, present and future• ABI group rating
Exploring vehicle similarity• Exploring vehicle similarity• Lessons from postcode classification• Technical modelling approach• Technical modelling approach• Exploring the vehicle/operator problem
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We interrupt this workshop to bring you some b kibreaking news...
Th A t i l Ti sUnder new proposals to improve road safetyduring the summer season when traffic
The Actuarial Times
glevels on Britain’s roads peak, thegovernment has put forward plans underwhich the stupidest drivers in England willhave to identify themselves by displayingy y p y gdistinctive red and white flags on each sideof the car. In extreme cases, more than twoflags will need to be carried.
‘Thi i di i i i i i ’ id T Mi i‘This is not discrimination, it is common sense,’ said new Transport MinisterNorman Baker MP. ‘Some aggressive young men with brains the size ofsweetcorn are a dangerous menace on our roads. With this requirement inplace, at least other drivers and pedestrians will be able to see them coming.’
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The vehicle/operator problem
W ’ t i t h t l thi b t l id• We’re not going to say how to solve this, but merely provide some pointers
• Important observations:– Different vehicle types attract different types of driveryp yp– There are strong correlations between the vehicle and
operator factors available to risk modellers– Often these correlations involve combinations of each of
vehicle and operator factors– Underwriters commonly think in terms of vehicle/operator– Underwriters commonly think in terms of vehicle/operator
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What cars do different occupations drive?St d tStudent
R Mi i 1000 (89 90)Rover Mini 1000 (89-90)Peugeot 205 1.01.0 (87-89)Seat Ibiza 1 2 1 2 (89 91)Seat Ibiza 1.2 1.2 (89-91)Peugeot 106 1.0 1.0I (93-94)Ford Fiesta 1 1 2 0I (00 ON)Ford Fiesta 1.1 2.0I (00 ON)
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What cars do different occupations drive?A t tAccountant
V l V70 2 4i 170 2 4I (OO ON) 170Volvo V70 2.4i 170 2.4I (OO ON) 170Mercedes C240 Renault Laguna 2 2D 5DR 1 4 TDI (02 ON)Renault Laguna 2.2D 5DR 1.4 TDI (02 ON)BMW 525 EstateBMW 325i 1 4D 5DRBMW 325i 1.4D 5DR
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What cars do different occupations drive?C Di tCompany Director
A di A6 3 0ES A t ti 3 0 (05 ON) ES/AUAudi A6 3.0ES Automatic3.0 (05 ON) ES/AUBMW 730D Automatic Automatic03 ON) AUTOBentley Continental/Arnarge (03 ON)(99 02) AUTOBentley Continental/Arnarge (03 ON)(99-02) AUTOJaguar XJR 4.2Audi A8 4 2Audi A8 4.2
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What cars do different occupations drive?H i d
M d MX 5
Hairdresser
Mazda MX-5Mercedes C200 CoupePorsche 911 Turbo CoupePorsche 911 Turbo Coupe BMW Z3Audi TT QuattroAudi TT Quattro(8/90-6/92)
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What cars do different occupations drive?F t T llFortune Teller
M d 323 1 5I (99 ON)Mazda 323 1.5I (99 ON)Honda Concerto 1.4Kia Mentor 1 5i (97 99)Kia Mentor 1.5i (97-99)Mitsubishi L200 WARRIOR D/CABDaewoo Tacuma 2 0I (00 ON)Daewoo Tacuma 2.0I (00 ON)
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Allowing for the vehicle operator relationship
1 I t ti b t hi l d t i bl1. Interactions between vehicle group and operator variables:• Age• Driver restriction ity• Driver restriction• Occupation• Class of use
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Class of use• Gender etc.
2. Interaction between vehicle group and “operator group”3. Grand unified classification (vehicle/operator grouping)4. Segmentation techniques
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Questions or comments?
E i f i di id l i bExpressions of individual views by members of The Actuarial Profession and its staff are encouraged.gThe views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter.
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