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Increased capacity and new market entrants are creating more favorable pricing opportunities across Professional Liability Insurance, while rising claims costs and AI-related exposures present new challenges. Get a closer look at coverage trends, underwriting considerations, and emerging AI-related risks in the Q4 2026 Professional Liability Insurance Market Outlook.

Increased capacity is creating new opportunities in Commercial Property Insurance, while rising claims costs and litigation expenses continue to challenge Casualty lines. The Q4 2026 Commercial Insurance Market Outlook highlights key market trends, underwriting considerations, and E&S opportunities for brokers and agents.

Increased capacity, heightened competition, and emerging risks are creating new opportunities and challenges across the Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance marketplace as 2026 draws to a close. Explore key market trends and considerations in our Q4 2026 P&C Insurance Market Outlook.

Inside This Article: Falling debris from a vacant building at the historic Acme Saloon site in El Paso, Texas, recently sent one pedestrian to a hospital, according to reports. El Paso officials closed the sidewalk and said the building was “an imminent danger to public safety.” When a property owner is sued over an on-premises injury, Commercial General Liability…

Key Takeaways Property Insurance offers more competitive pricing and broader capacity, but brokers and agents should consider underwriting expertise, carrier appetite and policy terms & conditions, not just premium. Casualty Insurance faces pricing pressure across most lines of business stemming from rising litigation costs, social inflation, and nuclear verdicts, particularly in Auto and Excess Liability. Professional Liability is competitive…

Inside This Article: A construction company was recently sued over its involvement in a $41 million renovation of a historic San Francisco theater, including allegations of faulty construction and excessive billing. The theater operator claimed project delays and repairs would cost more than $5 million and sued over the contractor’s use of its venues in marketing materials. Commercial General…

New market entrants and increased capacity are fueling competition in Commercial Insurance, but will it last? In an excerpt from our Q4 P&C webinar, Tim Pasik, Senior Vice President, Commercial Products, Burns & Wilcox, New York, NY, shares his outlook on market conditions, the factors influencing competition and where challenges could emerge in the year ahead. https://vimeo.com/1238897126/53f5170058?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

From rising Healthcare rates to competitive Cyber pricing, the Professional Liability market is seeing varied conditions across key sectors. In an excerpt from our Q4 P&C webinar, Rahmad Bauldrick, Vice President, Regional Practice Group Leader, Professional, Burns & Wilcox, Chicago, IL, shares the trends driving pricing, underwriting decisions and risk management priorities. https://vimeo.com/1238929871/3adb37d615?fl=ip&fe=ec&share=copy

Shifting market conditions are creating new opportunities and challenges for insurance brokers and agents as they navigate the remainder of 2026. Drawing on insights from the CIAB Insurance Leadership Forum and WSIA Annual Marketplace, Burns & Wilcox experts discuss key developments across Commercial, Personal, and Professional Liability Insurance, including: Where market conditions are softening and which risks remain challenging How…

Inside This Article: A couple was recently awarded $16 million after suing a Kansas City bar where the man allegedly fell from a mechanical bull. Before the trial, the couple sought $8 million to settle the case, while the defendants offered $2.2 million, according to Missouri Lawyers Media. Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance can cover customer injury claims; however,…

Inside This Article: An Ohio med spa was fined $25,000 after investigators found unauthorized prescription drug orders and other violations. A patient lost consciousness after using a drug provided by one of the med spa’s owners, according to the state investigation. Medical Malpractice Insurance and Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance can address different aspects of med spa risks. As…

Inside This Article: “Nuclear” verdicts increased 40.7% in 2025, reaching their highest annual total since 2009, according to Marathon Strategies. The nearly 200 verdicts of at least $10 million in 2025 totaled approximately $25.6 billion. Claims that have previously stayed within primary insurance limits are increasingly reaching Excess Liability Insurance layers. Business owners are encouraged to closely review policy…