Premium renewal rates declined quarter-over-quarter across nearly all major lines, signaling shift from hard market conditions, according to Ivans Index.
Rising geopolitical fragmentation threatens risk diversification while investment yields and demographics offer offsetting opportunities, according to Swiss Re.
Average rate increases ease to 2.8% from first quarter’s 3% rise, with commercial property insurance showing improvement, according to Novatae’s Market Barometer.
Marathon Strategies report reveals 52% increase in multi-million dollar awards, even as several states pursue legislative reforms to curb rising liability.
P&C insurers projected to maintain 10% ROE through 2026 despite slowing premium growth, tariff-driven auto parts inflation, catastrophe losses, and ongoing reserve challenges: Swiss Re.
Social inflation and mounting reserve challenges are hitting the casualty reinsurance market amid abundant capacity and investor interest, AM Best reports.