The casualty story for 2026 isn’t frequency — it’s severity, powered by social volatility and third-party litigation funding.

Health care sees some segments softening while segments with vulnerable populations, claims severity face sharp rate increases and capacity constraints, Amwins report.

He reports that businesses are seeing enablement of their work more broadly through generative AI technology.

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.

New PRMA research reveals that affluent families increasingly worry about risks their policies don’t protect

While property market conditions favor public entity buyers, casualty exposures tied to litigation trends and legislation changes continue to challenge the market, according to Amwins.

Nationwide’s Tonya Courtney reflects on how disciplined underwriting, advanced analytics, and empathy are redefining what stability means in today’s E&S market.

TMPAA survey reveals 40% growth in program business premium volume while carriers and administrators explore AI and alternative capacity models.

ZestyAI survey reveals carriers pivoting to precision risk tools while struggling to operationalize artificial intelligence.

Workers’ compensation line posts lowest combined ratio among major P&C segments despite accelerating rate cuts: AM Best.

Recent government opposition notwithstanding, this new frontier in U.S. renewable energy is seen as essential to meet power demands for data centers and the electrified economy.

Commercial auto liability losses reach record highs while physical damage remains profitable, AM Best reports.

Market reports £1.7 billion underwriting profit with 88% combined ratio as segment faces critical test in 2025, AM Best reports.

Guy Carpenter report reveals diverging fortunes across eight specialty lines ahead of January 2026 reinsurance renewals.

Insurance industry leaders must position for structural shift as emerging risks reshape liability landscape: Aon and Moody’s.

Premium growth of 13.2% at midyear 2025 reported by stamping offices reflects E&S industry’s expanding role as alternative coverage solution, the Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association reports.

Insurance carriers are facing a growing pressure to modernize by re-examining how they work, make decisions, and engage employees. Enter AI.

Excess underwriters demand double-digit rate hikes for construction casualty while primary coverage remains stable, according to Amwins.

Industry forecasts stable 10% return on equity through 2026 as premium growth moderates and competition intensifies, Swiss Re reports.

Premium renewal rates declined quarter-over-quarter across nearly all major lines, signaling shift from hard market conditions, according to Ivans Index.