AM Best finds zero impairments and 100% secure ratings, but the cycle that drove a decade of growth is turning
Mark Rosanes Sep 11, 2026
FAIR Plan and E&S placements have become routine in California, with a 29.1% rate increase due next month
The Florida-based excess and surplus homeowners insurer is testing investor appetite with a huge valuation multiple
Concorde will keep its brand while gaining access to Jencap's national platform
E&S homeowners premiums rose 29.5% nationally last year and more than tripled in some inland states - for brokers managing personal lines clients, the question is no longer just price but whether admitted carriers are still willing to write the risk at all
E&S property premium is falling 13.7% while some lines keep climbing - Zurich is rotating its construction chief into the E&S leadership seat to navigate a market that is moving in two directions at once
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Usurance has a Utah certificate of authority, no disclosed AM Best rating, and a stated intent to cover two segments where admitted capacity has been thin. For brokers with clients in either segment, the question is whether it can deliver
E&S insurer promotes Stefanie Milch as claims complexity rises across the specialty market
Renewables may be cleaner, but their end-of-life risks are creating new liabilities and coverage gaps.
Agility, tech, and niche expertise will be differentiators, says TMPAA head
In 2026, protection for affluent families is less about buying more coverage and more about building resilience
