Industry Trends

In catastrophe-exposed areas, some homes are experiencing rate increases as high as +15% heading into the New Year.

As victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma begin to pick up the pieces, independent agents in Florida and Texas are stepping up to the challenge to be there for their clients.

Property-casualty insurance pricing closed out 2015 with a soft market: Average commercial rates declined to -4% in December from -3% in November and the personal lines composite held steady at -1%, according to the latest MarketScout pricing survey.