Industry Trends

AccuWeather is predicting between 11 to 16 named storms, including four to seven hurricanes and two to four major hurricanes.

Since the Iran war began, cyberattacks have continued to spike, leaving both businesses and infrastructure at risk.

The U.S. property & casualty industry has seen more rating upgrades than downgrades, driven by the performance within the commercial insurance segment.

One in three consumers would consider digitally altering their claim photos or documents, according to a report released by Verisk.

The initiative aims to safeguard the flow of trade through the Strait of Hormuz.

New Big “I” survey reveals that only 3 in 10 Americans (31%) review or shop for insurance each year, with many waiting until premiums increase, major life changes occur, or coverage issues arise.

Cyber threats are no longer designed solely to cause immediate business disruption. Instead, it’s about the long-tail aftershocks that follow.

With decreasing premium growth in 2025, the property & casualty market is expected to soften through 2026 as rising competition, easing premium rates and persistent inflation impact results.

Clients place significant value on the human expertise offered by their independent insurance agent and have mixed feelings about their agent’s artificial intelligence (AI) use.

From artificial intelligence (AI)-driven operational shifts and dynamic climate modeling to heightened cyber and privacy risks, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of transformation for the insurance industry.