The Baldwin Group Q2 2026 Market Pulse: Property Pricing Relief Creates New Flexibility as Casualty Risks Persist

The Baldwin Group said commercial property pricing declined 8.1% in the second quarter of 2026, the fifth consecutive quarterly decrease. The Tampa-based brokerage said the softer property market is creating more flexibility for buyers, but litigation and loss-severity pressures continue to keep casualty risk elevated. Commercial auto, general liability and umbrella pricing also remained under pressure, while workers’ compensation declined 0.3%.