Brokerage

Commercial Insurance Market Softens in Q3 as Competition Heats Up

First decline in commercial property rates since 2017, and another drop in cyber premiums signal a buyer-favorable turn in the market, The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers reports.

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Commercial Insurance Market Shifts to Buyer-Friendly Conditions in Q3 Despite Rising Nat Cat Losses

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