Market Insights

The casualty insurance marketplace continues to be driven by a host of challenges. Claims frequency and severity have propelled long-standing programs out of business and forced key E&S players to re-think their strategy in both the real estate and hospitality sectors. The similarities between the two don’t end there.

While property rates have stabilized, we've seen significant dislocation in the casualty market over the past 12-18 months. Learn more about the issues facing the hospitality industry and what's necessary to secure coverage for your clients' more challenging risks.

​The explosive growth of the sharing economy – businesses offering goods and services through digital platforms that match consumers and providers – presents tremendous opportunity for retailers to market insurance and risk management services to a new breed of businesses. However, the regulation of shared-services is complex, continuously growing and can vary at the state and local level. This article provides insight into the regulations and laws impacting insurance for this industry and key questions to ask when considering the right insurance program for your sharing economy customers.

Liquor liability is a complex coverage that is becoming increasingly difficult to procure, but with a proper understanding of the type of risk, venue and location, you can more effectively position your clients for success with underwriters.