D&O rates predicted to soar as underwriters retreat from IPOs: USI D&O rates are expected to increase generally 25 to 50 percent over Q4, although rates for some “troubled” accounts may double.
‘Inordinate amount of capital’ likely to temper rates: Brown & Brown CEO Brown told analysts on an earnings call Tuesday that an anticipated influx of fresh capital would have a moderating effect on rate rises.
Stable 1.1 beckons in Asia with Hagibis contagion likely limited Rates are technically weak, but growth mindset and regional capacity will check pricing.
Clients wary of firmer pricing message: Pat Gallagher The AJG CEO once again dismisses suggestions the market is "hard".
Rates failing to keep up with loss costs, warns Munich Re’s Levy Improvements in pricing are not enough to match the spike in loss costs.
