E&S outlook News

Demand Outpacing Supply in One of Best E&S Markets in 50 Years, Industry Veteran Says

The chair of W.R. Berkley Corp. has been observing conditions in the excess and surplus and specialty markets for more than five decades and views the current environment as just about the best in that time span. According to William …

AM Best Upgrades E&S Outlook; Praises Resiliency, Clear Terms Amid Pandemic

A.M. Best has upgraded its outlook for the U.S. excess & surplus lines insurance sector citing its resiliency in the face of pandemic challenges. A.M. Best revised its outlook for U.S. E&S to Stable from Negative. “Despite the widespread impact …