A silver lining in the E&S market is that outside money is starting to see the sector's profit-producing potential, which should result in more capacity coming from insurance-linked securities, RPS reported. (Credit: John Disney/ ALM) A silver lining in the E&S market is that outside money is starting to see the sector's profit-producing potential, which should result in more capacity coming from insurance-linked securities, RPS reported. (Credit: John Disney/ ALM)

For the first half of 2021, commercial property insurance rates are anticipated to increase from the high single digits to 15%, according to Risk Placement Services (RPS), which noted every commercial buyer will feel an impact from the firming market whether through higher premiums, less capacity, stricter terms or a combination of the three.

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Steve Hallo

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