Renewals
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While official return to office mandates have gathered steam, what they look like in practice can vary widely.
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In the US, the index fell 6.7% year on year.
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Marsh’s property book saw an average decline of 9% in Q1, a trend that appears to have continued through Q2.
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The January wildfires did little to hamper their appetite, apart from California.
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Elevated cat losses in H1 weren’t enough to stop a further softening of the market.
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The transition will be implemented starting October 15.
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The soft market continued through H1 2025, especially on shared programs.
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The LA wildfires accounted for 59% of loss activity over Q1.
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Cedants were able to “challenge the status quo” with aggregates back on the table, the broker said.
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The company said the reduction was due to years of steady improvements.
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The program’s total limit this year is down $594mn to $1.36bn.
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The broker noted a “significant variation” in renewal outcomes.