COVU News Roundup (7.31.2026)
Posted August 3, 2026
The commercial property and casualty market posted its first premium decline since 2017 in Q1 2026, with average premiums down 1.2%, according to the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers. Large accounts fell 2.7% and commercial property dropped 5.5%, while casualty lines stayed firmer, led by a 5.8% rise in commercial auto. The update also noted 292 announced agency and brokerage deals in the first half of 2026, down 15% from a year earlier.
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