Best's Review Investigates the Expanding Reach of Excess and Surplus
- September 03, 2026 12:47 PM (EDT)
//BestWire// - The September issue of Best’s Review explores the steady popularity of surplus lines insurers, even as admitted carriers begin to expand their capacity. Read more: “Surplus Lines Insurers See Continued Growth as Industry Seeks Flexibility.”
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