P&C

December 11, 2025

Winter Weather Liabilities

The winter months bring more than just cold weather and shorter days; they bring the possibility for winter storms that may result in a snow- and ice-covered landscape. While it may be a winter wonderland for some, as a property manager, snow and ice buildup means a hazard with the potential for costly liability. If...

October 9, 2025

Workers’ Compensation Still the Steadiest of the P&C Lines

Workers’ compensation remains a profit leader across the property and casualty insurance market, with 2025 poised to produce another year of underwriting profits even as net premiums drop, according to a segment report from AM Best. “Workers’ compensation is the key line of business driving the profitability of the whole property and casualty industry, and...

September 9, 2025

U.S. P&C Insurers Post $11.5 Billion Underwriting Profit in the First Half of 2025

Despite a slowdown in premium growth and a loss-heavy first quarter, the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry posted an underwriting profit of $11.5 billion in the first half of 2025, according to data from Verisk and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA). The $11.5 billion profit surpassed the $3.8 billion underwriting profit in...

July 3, 2025

Reinsurance Market Conditions Favor Loss-free Buyers At Midyear

Reinsurance buyers saw plenty of capacity for the mid-year renewals as demand for property catastrophe reinsurance ramped up and reinsurers saved their best pricing for loss-free accounts, according to broker reports. “Despite an active first half for natural catastrophe losses, mid-year renewals experienced a broadly competitive environment as reinsurers, ILS markets and new entrants sought...

May 6, 2025

Hurricane Preparedness Week 2025: Protecting Your Commercial Property from Storm-Related Risks

As we observe Hurricane Preparedness Week 2025, it’s a critical time for property managers and commercial real estate stakeholders to reassess their readiness for hurricane season. The increased intensity and unpredictability of recent storms have heightened the urgency to develop comprehensive risk management strategies that safeguard people, property, and profits. The Growing Threat of Hurricanes to...

October 10, 2024

Commercial P&C Rates Up 3.8% in Q3, but Q4 Could See Hurricane Effects

The U.S. property and casualty insurance market saw rates rise an average of 3.8% for commercial lines and 6.75% for personal lines in the third quarter, according to the latest data from MarketScout. The average increases for Q3 are down from 4.36% for commercial lines and 7.6% for personal lines in the second quarter. The...