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P-C Market Closes Out 2018 with Slight Rate Increases

Reflecting little change from the third quarter of 2018, fourth-quarter composite rates for commercial and personal lines were up +2% and +2.25%, respectively, according to the latest quarterly MarketScout pricing survey.

P-C Pricing Holds Steady in Third Quarter

Reflecting little change from the second quarter of 2018, third-quarter composite rates for commercial and personal lines were up +2.5% and +2%, respectively.

A Happy Distribution Force Equals Increased Carrier Profitability

Independent agents represent a “significant growth engine” for insurers that understand how to build strong relationships with their distribution force, according to a new J.D. Power study. But there is room for improvement in the agent-carrier relationsh

Independent Agents Hold Tight to Market Share

Independent agents continue to dominate commercial lines while rivaling direct response writers and captive carriers in personal lines business, according to the 21st Market Share Report from the Big “I.”

An End in Sight for the Soft Market?

For the first time in 20 months, average commercial insurance rates measured a slight increase, according to the now quarterly MarketScout pricing survey.

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