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Commercial Property Customers Cutting Insurance Corners Despite Risk

Insurance Journal

As weather-driven catastrophes become more common and severe, commercial property owners and the agents who serve them are reassessing risks and coverage to get more build for their buck. The new Nationwide Agency Forward Commercial Lines Protection Survey surveyed commercial

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Commercial Property Market Stabilizing, With Ample Capacity: USI

Insurance Journal

The commercial property market is showing signs of stabilization, and buyers with favorable risk profiles will see rate decreases or low-single-digit increases this year, according to USI Insurance Services’ 2025 Commercial Property & Casualty Market Outlook. Accounts with unfavorable loss …

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Commercial Property Market Stabilizing, With Ample Capacity: USI

Insurance Journal

The commercial property market is showing signs of stabilization, and buyers with favorable risk profiles will see rate decreases or low-single-digit increases this year, according to USI Insurance Services’ 2025 Commercial Property & Casualty Market Outlook. Accounts with unfavorable loss …

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When Vandals Trigger the Sprinklers: The Battle Over Resulting Losses

Property Insurance Coverage Law

When vandals triggered a sprinkler system in a vacant building, flooding it with over one million gallons of water, the result was not just property damage. Instead, it was a lawsuit that put the scope of all-risk commercial property insurance under scrutiny. The case ofEpperson v.

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People Moves: Shipper to Head Beazley N.A. Commercial Property; Porch Group Names New Leadership; Allstate Names Carter as CHRO

Insurance Journal

Specialty insurer Beazley appointed Lindsay Shipper as head of commercial property, North America, effective April 1. She will report to Richard Montminy, group head of property risks, and will be based in Atlanta. Shipper brings close to two decades experience …

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People Moves: Risk Strategies Names Bagwell Commercial Lines Leader in West

Insurance Journal

Risk Strategies named Troy Bagwell commercial lines leader for the West region. Bagwell, who is based in Los Angeles, is responsible for building and executing the regional strategy for the commercial property/casualty business segment. Bagwell joins Risk Strategies from Panorama …

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The Importance of Commercial Property Insurance for UK Small Businesses

Protect Commercial Insurance

Introduction When it comes to safeguarding your UK small business, one crucial aspect is often overlooked: commercial property insurance. Let’s delve into why this insurance is vital for sound risk management and peace of mind. Here’s how commercial property insurance can benefit UK small businesses.