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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 and competition are creating more opportunities in Personal Insurance, although carriers remain selective about the risks they write. Click through our Q4 2026 Personal Insurance Market Outlook to learn more about the importance of E&S coverage, key underwriting considerations, and the growing role of Parametric Insurance.

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…

Cautious optimism is shaping the Personal Insurance market, but challenges remain for complex risks. In an excerpt from our Q4 P&C webinar, Marielle Charron, Regional Practice Group Leader, Personal Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, Boston, MA shares what is driving new opportunities and why the market remains incredibly nuanced. https://vimeo.com/1238895654/f574507ec8?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

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

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 Halloween lawn decoration depicting a skeleton riding a rooster was recently stolen from a homeowner’s yard in Henderson, Kentucky. Beyond the risk of theft, seasonal decorations can also pose fire hazards, with home fires involving decorations causing about $17 million per year in property damage between 2019 and 2023. Homeowners Insurance can cover theft, fire…

Inside This Article: A fire recently destroyed the historic Lochmoor Country Club clubhouse in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan. Historic properties may require specialized Commercial Property Insurance with Historical Replacement Cost to reproduce original materials, designs, and craftsmanship after a loss. Business Interruption Coverage and Extra Expense Coverage can help companies recoup lost revenue and maintain payroll during restoration. Updates…

Inside This Article: A California landlord faces lawsuits from the city of Oakland and seven tenants after both elevators at a six-story apartment building were out of service for 52 consecutive days. The lawsuits also allege pest issues and other safety hazards that affected elderly and disabled residents. Lawsuit-related expenses could be covered by Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance, Excess Liability…