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.

Industry data reveals that strategic employee development and retention programs are driving measurable improvements in claims outcomes, even as labor shortages challenge the sector.

Buyers face favorable conditions amid growing uncertainty and evolving risks, according to a report from Gallagher.

New research from Rising Medical Solutions reveals nearly half of claims professionals spend at least 30% of their time on administrative tasks, highlighting need for digital solutions.

Lex Machina analysis of 73,000+ cases shows average damage awards in 2023-2024 reached unprecedented levels, with jury verdicts nearly doubling in value since 2022.

Strong investor appetite drives $17 billion in issuances in H1 2025 as total CAT bond market size reaches $56 billion milestone, Swiss Re reports.

First half of 2025 sees artificial intelligence-related filings on pace to far exceed 2024 totals, according to a report from Cornerstone Research and Stanford Law School.

Captives and alternative risk entities rated by AM Best outperform commercial market while formation pace moderates.

Deal volume stabilizes around 750-800 transactions annually while private equity maintains dominance and buyer pool shrinks significantly, Optis Partners reports.

Rising demand and unique risks drive need for specialized coverage as hydrogen projects multiply sevenfold, Allianz Commercial reports.

Sedgwick analysis finds stark contrasts between states implementing comprehensive legal reforms and those facing escalating litigation costs.

Aon survey reveals 70% of multinationals now prioritize cost management above all other strategic objectives, marking a dramatic shift from 2024.

Fourth consecutive quarterly decline signals major market shift, with U.S. casualty rates bucking the trend, Marsh reports.

New entrants add $250 million in additional capacity while direct premiums drop to $7.1 billion amid softening conditions, Lockton Re reports.

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

WTW survey of 130 senior aviation leaders reveals only 29% believe their business models will be resilient to withstand emerging risks a decade from now.

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.

Liberty Mutual’s 25-year analysis reveals overexertion and same-level falls dominate workplace injury costs, while repetitive motion injuries plummet.

Year-round fire threat forces industry to rethink risk management as climate change and urban sprawl drive unprecedented losses, Gallagher reports.