Market Insights

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2024 Outlook

State of the Market

As we kick off 2024, the insurance marketplace continues to experience many of the same highs and lows we encountered in 2023. Some markets are less challenging than others, with a competitive rate environment and more favorable underwriting, while others grapple with one of the most demanding markets we’ve ever seen.

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Facultative Reinsurance: Casualty Market Update

The facultative reinsurance casualty market is in a state of transition. E&S capacity is more readily available to casualty risks as new carriers and MGAs have entered the space, and carrier treaty renewals at 1/1, 4/1 and 5/1 were more organized than in 2023, bolstering the direct markets’ confidence and ability to quote capacity.

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Flood Risk Coverage Requires Speed, Flexibility and Expertise

Amwins IQ makes the flood insurance transaction process as seamless and easy as possible. The platform aims to address pain points and put the retail agent and their clients in control of the transaction. Learn more here.

Jun 26, 2024

Market Insights

State of the Market

Facultative Reinsurance: Casualty Market Update

Flood Risk Coverage Requires Speed, Flexibility and Expertise

Builder’s Risk Insurance: What Costs Are Covered in the Event of a Loss?

Contractor’s General Liability – 11 Common Coverage Limitation Endorsements

Mass Exit: Coverage in the Human Services Industry Increasingly Hard to Come By

Flood Risk Coverage Requires Speed, Flexibility and Expertise

Spike in Accommodation Complaints Increases Employers’ EPL Risk

Facultative Reinsurance: Casualty Market Update

Facultative Reinsurance: Property Market Update

State of the Market: A Focus on Builders Risk

Cannabis Intoxication Liability: A Growing Concern for Businesses

Going Global Brings New Risks

Active Assailant Coverage: A Key Provision in Preparing for California's New Workplace Violence Prevention Law

Social Services Look to E&S Amidst Change in Admitted Marketplace

Another Look: The Rise of Billion-Dollar Catastrophe Claims

Top Catastrophe Claim Tips for Severe Weather Season

CAT Modeling 101

Florida Condo Associations and Co-Ops Face the Reality of Legislative Updates

The Role of Fire and Water Remediation Insurance in Disaster Recovery

Limiting Transactional Risk in M&A

State of the Market Report – A Focus on the Hospitality Industry

Professional Services: A Critical Element of E&O Insurance

The Importance of Marine War Insurance in Today's Global Shipping Industry

Professional Liability Risks and the Cost of Potential Errors

Water Damage Claims for Homeowners, More Than an Inconvenience

State of the Market Report: A Look into the Public Entity Marketplace

Stock Throughput – An Alternative Solution for Property Brokers

Navigating the Shifts in RMS Modeling

Cost-Effective Insurance Critical to Financing Energy Transition to Solar

Property Market Conditions Expected to Slow and Even Out as Year Progresses

Safe Haven: Best Practices for Exceptional Care and Risk Mitigation in Nursing Homes

Adaptability is Paramount When It Comes to Private Equity Coverage

Competitive Garage and Auto Dealers Marketplace to Continue in the Short Term

Builders’ Risk Market Continues to Experience Stress

Code Blue for Cyber Threats: Securing Patient Safety in the Digital Age

Risk Management in Healthcare Staffing: The Importance of Excess Liability Coverage

Mastering Managed Care: How State Variations Impact Insurance Agents

State of the Market: Personal Lines

Customizing Coverage: The Vital Role of Tailored Professional and Management Liability Insurance

State of the Market 2024 Outlook

The Essential Role of Insurance for Nursing Homes

Objective Warranties Should Reduce Coverage Disputes

Data Protection Strategies for Healthcare Providers

Managing D&O Risk in the Era of ESG and DE&I

State of the Market: A Focus on Healthcare

Competitive Cyber Market Expected to Continue

New SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules and What to Expect Next

Top Healthcare Staffing Agency Risks and How to Overcome Them

Tail Coverage: A Safety Net for Professionals in Transition

State of the Market Report: Real Estate

What Is Managed Care Errors and Omissions Coverage?

Closing the Gaps in Transportation Pollution Insurance