Hurricane Ian Will Significantly Impact Wind-Exposed States: MarketScout

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Following Hurricane Ian, MarketScout CEO Richard Kerr stated that the storm loss event will have “significant” implications for property rates in Florida and other wind-prone states in the United States. According to MarketScout’s analysis of commercial insurance market rates during the third quarter of 2022, property rates in coastal areas are now expected to rise… Continue reading Hurricane Ian Will Significantly Impact Wind-Exposed States: MarketScout

Premiums Rise in All Lines in Q1: MarketScout

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Commercial insurance buyers saw single-digit average price increases across most lines through the first quarter of 2022, but signs point to upward pressure on rates in the future, according to MarketScout. “Rates in January and February were consistent with what was reflected in the last quarter of 2021,” commented Richard Kerr, CEO of MarketScout. “However,… Continue reading Premiums Rise in All Lines in Q1: MarketScout

P/C Insurance Rates See Moderate Increases in Second Quarter 2021: MarketScout

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The composite rate for the second quarter 2021 was 5.9 percent versus 7 percent in the first quarter. Commercial insurance buyers paying $25,000 or less in premium are paying a slightly lower rate at 5 percent versus 6.3 percent in the first quarter. As measured by line of coverage, professional lines rates adjusted significantly at… Continue reading P/C Insurance Rates See Moderate Increases in Second Quarter 2021: MarketScout

Rate Moderation in Second Quarter 2021

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The composite rate for the second quarter 2021 was 5.9 percent versus 7 percent in the first quarter. Commercial insurance buyers paying $25,000 or less in premium are paying a slightly lower rate at 5 percent versus 6.3 percent in the first quarter. As measured by line of coverage, professional lines rates adjusted significantly at… Continue reading Rate Moderation in Second Quarter 2021

U.S. Property and Casualty Rates Continue Upward Trend

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Despite 2020 being one of the strangest years in recent history, the insurance industry continued to function efficiently. The fourth quarter 2020 composite rate was up 7.1 percent as compared to up 6.25 percent for the third quarter 2020. The biggest rate increases by line of coverage were for umbrella liability, professional lines and directors… Continue reading U.S. Property and Casualty Rates Continue Upward Trend

Third-Quarter Insurance Composite Rate Increase at 6.25%

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At the close of the third quarter 2020, insurance buyers were assessed rate increases on every line of coverage and industry class. Richard Kerr, CEO and Founder of MarketScout, profiled the current market environment by pointing out, “The composite rate is up 6.25 percent for the third quarter 2020 as compared to up 4.8 percent… Continue reading Third-Quarter Insurance Composite Rate Increase at 6.25%