Business Insurance Now Update 2026.
Business Insurance Now Update 2026. The dominant theme for 2026 is “Risk Selection and Resilience.” Insurers are deploying advanced analytics to surgically select risks, leading to a multi-speed market. Businesses with significant resilience are rewarded, while high-exposure categories face restrictive conditions. The market is fragmenting, driven by AI-powered underwriting, systemic risks, and a continued focus on climate adaptation. Market Dynamics: The Great Divide A Tale of Two Markets: The market is decidedly divided. “Priority” businesses: Companies in low-risk sectors (e.g., professional services, technology with strong cyber controls) are seeing slightly lower premiums and broader coverage terms that are outside the CAT victim zone. Competition for these accounts is fierce. “Challenged” businesses: Companies in sectors such as hospitality, manufacturing, logistics, or those with physical assets in high-risk areas (wildfires, floods, hurricanes) are in a persistent...