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COMMENTARY | DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS LIABILITY INSURANCE

Commentary: US D&O Liability Market: Prioritizing Long-Term Profitability Amid Competition and Emerging Risks

By year-end 2025, the D&O liability market appeared to be moving toward more modest downward premium adjustments, on average.

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Mar 02, 2026 - 5 Pages

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MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | JAPAN
Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: Japan Life Insurance
The outlook for Japan’s life insurance segment remains at Stable.

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Feb 27, 2026 - 6 Pages

COMMENTARY | PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE
Commentary: Losses From Winter Storms to Carve Into 1Q 2026 Earnings
Northeastern blizzard expected to result in significant but manageable losses for P/C insurers.

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Feb 26, 2026 - 3 Pages

MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | GERMANY
Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: Germany Life Insurance
AM Best has revised its outlook for the German life insurance segment to Stable from Negative, primarily reflecting the stabilisation of key trends for the segment in the current positive interest rate environment.

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Feb 25, 2026 - 4 Pages

MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | GERMANY
Market Segment Report: Market Segment Outlook: Germany Non-Life Insurance
AM Best has revised its outlook for Germany’s non-life insurance segment to Stable from Negative, primarily reflecting the expectations that premium rate increases will continue to keep pace with claims inflation, leading to a stabilisation in profitability.

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Feb 24, 2026 - 4 Pages

Market Segment Report: Rate Action and Investment Gains Drive US P/C Industry Results Despite Headwinds

MARKET SEGMENT REPORT | PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE
Market Segment Report: Rate Action and Investment Gains Drive US P/C Industry Results Despite Headwinds
Improved P/C underwriting and pricing, combined with moderate catastrophe losses, anchor strong 2025 results, with investment income a key earnings driver in 2026 despite headwinds.

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Feb 23, 2026 - 14 Pages

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