News & Insights

Polly's Q2 Embedded Insurance Report Reveals 20% Higher Back-End Gross Dealership Profit with Insurance Quotes

Written by Ben Jastatt | Jul 10, 2024 11:00:00 AM

F&I gross profit per deal is 20% higher on average when insurance is part of the sales process. Vehicle Service Contract penetration increased by 21%.

Williston, VT, July 10, 2024 – Polly, a leading provider of embedded auto insurance solutions, released its Q2 2024 Embedded Insurance Report today. The report reveals ongoing improvements in the embedded insurance opportunity for automotive dealers.

Key Findings:

Embedded Insurance Opportunity for Dealers Strengthening as Insurance Costs Drive Consumer Shopping: Despite past challenges, the embedded insurance opportunity for dealers continued to improve in Q2 2024. Market health has increased across the nation, presenting a more favorable environment for both consumers and dealers. As car insurance costs continue to rise, more customers are shopping for better rates. Gen Z is leading the switch to new carriers.

Increased Back-End Gross Profits: Dealers integrating insurance into their sales processes saw significant improvements in back-end gross profits. Analysis across 993,784 transactions showed that F&I gross profit per deal is 20% higher on average when insurance is part of the sales process.

Enhanced Vehicle Service Contract Penetration: The report also highlights that all analyzed dealer groups experienced improved Vehicle Service Contract (VSC) penetration when car shoppers received insurance quotes, with a median increase of 21%. 

"Polly's Q2 2024 report underscores the critical role that embedded insurance plays in enhancing dealer profitability and providing consumers with valuable savings opportunities," said Mike Burgiss, Chief Marketing Officer at Polly. "As the market continues to evolve, dealerships that integrate competitive insurance quotes into their sales process will be well-positioned for success." 

Predictions for Q3 2024: 

  • The insurance market is expected to continue improving throughout 2024. 
  • Shopping activity will remain at an all-time high, with traditionally less active demographics like the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers now seeking savings. 
  • Sophisticated insurance companies are prepared to capture new business, continuing to improve the embedded insurance opportunity for customers and dealers. 
     

For more information read or download the full Q2 2024 Embedded Insurance Report. 

About Polly: 

Polly delivers unexpected value by embedding insurance into life's biggest purchases. As the leading embedded automotive insurance marketplace, Polly seamlessly integrates coverage options from 40+ insurance carriers into the automotive buying experience at thousands of dealerships across the country, delivering savings to consumers when they need it most. With more than $11 billion in coverage placed, shoppers trust Polly for instant quotes, immediate coverage, and expert live agents. Experience the unexpected value of embedded auto insurance at Polly.co. 

Media Contact: 

Ben Jastatt 
Polly Insurance Agency, LLC 
802-316-3939 
bjastatt@polly.co