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Renewal Rates in Q2 Tell of ‘Slowly Softening’ Commercial Lines Market, Says Ivans

Insurance Journal

Premium renewal rates increased year-over-year for all major commercial lines, except workers’ compensation, according to second quarter 2025 results of the Ivans Index. The Chicago-based technology provider for insurance carriers, agents, and managing general agents said the average premium renewal …

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Red Sea Insurance Premium Spikes as Houthi Risks Return

Insurance Journal

The cost of insuring commercial ships that sail past Yemen’s Houthi militants surged after the rebels sank two ships and killed sailors this week, underscoring how the attacks have revived risk in the crucial waterway. Shipowners now have to pay …

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Understanding and Preparing for a Premium Audit

Central Insurance

Many commercial insurance policies require a premium audit at the end of the term to match your coverage with actual business activity. The post Understanding and Preparing for a Premium Audit appeared first on Central Insurance Blog. Here's what to expectand how to make the process go smoothly.

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The Hartford Net Income Up 35% on Premium Growth

Insurance Journal

Q2 property/casualty written premiums increased 8% compared to Q2 2024. Premiums … Net income at The Hartford increased 35% to $990 million in the second quarter 2025 as personal lines returned to profitability compared to the same period a year ago.

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Renewal Rates Continue Upward YOY for Most Commercial Lines: Ivans Index

Insurance Journal

Premium renewal rates increased year-over-year for all major commercial lines except workers’ compensation, according to first-quarter 2025 results of the Ivans Index. Compared to fourth-quarter 2024, all lines experienced a decrease in average premium renewal rates except umbrella. Premium renewal …

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Chubb Q2 Net Income Jumps 33% on Premium Growth, Underwriting

Insurance Journal

Chubb followed up a challenging first quarter due to the California wildfires with second quarter net income of nearly $3 billion, up about 33% compared to the same quarter a year ago. Second quarter P/C underwriting income was up 15% …

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Q1 Shows ‘Clear’ Signs of Commercial P/C Softening, Says CIAB

Insurance Journal

By Chad Hemenway According to The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB) quarterly survey, commercial property/casualty premiums across all account sizes in the first quarter of 2025 rose by 4.2%–down 22% from the last three months of 2024 and …