The past five years have seen the commercial property insurance market progressively harden, evidenced by consistent rate increases since 2017. However, according to industry data, such rate jumps showed some signs of stagnation in early 2022, with average increases staying […]
Excavation Contractors The primary business of excavation contractors in the construction industry is land preparation. Their work often involves operating heavy machinery to dig, move and grade the earth for various construction projects. Such practices include digging the foundation to […]
Although the last few years have seen double-digit rate increases and lowered capacity within the directors and officers liability (D&O) insurance segment, market conditions have shifted in recent months. In particular, rate increases have moderated—especially for publicly traded companies. According […]
The past year has seen a rapidly hardening cyber insurance market as cyberattacks have surged in both cost and frequency. This increase in attacks has, in turn, resulted in a rise in cyber insurance claims and subsequent underwriting losses. Amid […]
The commercial property insurance market has hardened in recent years, with consistent rate increases since the third quarter of 2017. These rate increases were evident in the beginning of 2022, with first-quarter rates rising by an average of 7.6%, according […]
While many insurance buyers have enjoyed a soft market for years, the market is hardening. As a result, business leaders now face tough choices regarding their insurance, making it all the more important for them to understand what to expect in a hardening market and how to respond effectively.
