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The Professional Liability market remains competitive, with emerging pressures taking shape in select segments. See how rising severity, evolving Cyber risk, and early signs of firming are influencing coverage and underwriting.

Stabilizing rates and increased competition are creating new opportunities in the Personal Insurance market. See how risk mitigation, rising high‑value home demand, and global coverage solutions are shaping coverage and placement strategies in Q2 2026.

Key Takeaways While the P&C market is softening and rates are moderating as capacity expands, underwriters remain selective, requiring well-structured submissions to secure optimal terms. Carrier capacity is strong across most lines, with specialty solutions and improved risk mitigation enhancing options for complex and hard-to-place risks. Most Commercial sectors show stable pricing, though litigation and rising loss severity continue to pressure underwriting and…

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Inside This Article: Hail is now a leading driver of severe convective storm losses, according to Cotality’s latest storm risk report. Texas had the most hail losses of any state in 2025, with more than 235,000 homes experiencing hail damage. Insurers are increasingly implementing Wind and Hail Deductibles and Roof Settlement Schedules on Homeowners Insurance policies. Property owners should closely review policy terms to help…

Personal Insurance market conditions are presenting new opportunities for brokers and agents to secure broader coverage and more competitive terms for clients. In this clip from our Q2 P&C Market Outlook webinar, Kate Wright, Vice President, Senior Regional Practice Group Leader, Personal Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, Indianapolis, Indiana, discusses how increased carrier appetite and moderating rates are shaping placements across the…

Stay ahead of changing market conditions with the Q2 P&C Insurance Outlook webinar recording, now available on demand. Featuring experts from Burns & Wilcox and the London market, this session provides insight into moderating rates, strong capacity, and underwriting discipline across Personal, Commercial, and Professional Liability Insurance—helping brokers and agents better serve their clients and secure more comprehensive coverage. Highlights include: Pricing, capacity,…

Inside This Article: Demand for luxury housing is on the rise in South Florida, where recent data shows sales of properties priced at $1 million or more grew 21% in Miami-Dade County compared to last year. Sales of “ultra-luxury” homes priced at $10 million or more are also expanding across the U.S., including outside of traditional wealth hubs like…

Inside This Article: Heavy snowfall, wind, and ice from a major Northeast blizzard in February is expected to cost up to $38 billion, including costly residential damage claims. Ice dams, roof collapse, and slippery walkways are among the risks homeowners face after severe winter storms. Damage related to blizzards is typically covered under Residential Property Insurance, though policies may…

Key Takeaways Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States, with an estimated 83% of flood losses uninsured. Recurring NFIP disruptions create operational challenges and reinforce the need to evaluate private Flood Insurance alternatives. Private market capacity across Primary and Excess Flood Insurance has expanded, offering higher limits and greater structural flexibility. Parametric Flood solutions provide liquidity tied…

Parametric solutions are expanding how Flood risk can be structured and transferred. In this clip from our recent Flood Insurance webinar, Bessie Schwarz, Co-Founder and CEO, Floodbase, explains how data-driven triggers and event-based coverage can deliver predefined payouts following qualifying Flood events. https://vimeo.com/1164738555/237a23950b?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Capacity shifts and pricing adjustments are creating new opportunities in the Flood Insurance market. In this clip from our recent Flood Insurance webinar, Brad Turner, Vice President, National Product Manager, Flood, Burns & Wilcox, Morehead City, North Carolina, outlines where brokers and agents can find competitive terms, expanded limits, and strategic placement options for challenging Flood risks. https://vimeo.com/1164740837/3c1533818d?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci