Market Insights

Tough conditions in the marketplace are expected to improve long term, but competition remains fierce with significant pricing pressure and standard carriers working hard to fight for and win business. There are opportunities, particularly in markets such as California, where Admitted Carriers are pulling back or leaving altogether.

As homeowners and small business owners struggle with the fallout, the opportunity exists for retailers to capitalize on increased underwriting appetite in the E&S market to provide the protection customers need.