Alera Group's recent P&C Market Outlook shows that prices will continue to go up in 2024, with most lines of business likely to experience a 1%-10% increase. Commercial auto and Commercial property, however, are going to witness more challenging increases, with a 10%-15% projected price increase, due to loss severity and frequency, higher repair costs and extreme weather events. (Credit: Ratana21/Adobe Stock)
Though unfavorable conditions for buyers in the P&C insurance market come to be expected, 2024 has shown signs of positive changes to come. New capacity is coming into the marketplace, and price increases will continue at a moderate rate. Reinsurers also have a fuller understanding of their willingness and commitment toward underwriting business.
Some lines of business, however, are still challenging. Recent losses and unprofitable trends in personal insurance lines such as home and auto have significantly impacted pricing and availability in areas prone to catastrophes and in states where current regulations hinder proper rate adequacy. According to Alera Group's 2024 Property and Casualty Market Outlook, homeowners in catastrophe-prone areas can expect rate increases of as much as 25%.
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