Underwriting

Global Commercial Insurance Rates Fall 5% as Property Declines Offset US Casualty Pressure

Global insurance rates declined for the seventh consecutive quarter in early 2026, driven by property rate drops and persistent insurer competition, Marsh reports.

Social Media Addiction’s Liability Potential

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US Excess and Surplus Market Growth Slows to Single Digits as Commercial Property Premiums Decline

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