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Education Market Update: Insurance market strengthening, but challenges remain

The insurance marketplace for educational institutions continues to stabilize in 2026, providing organizations, schools, colleges, and universities with more favorable conditions across many major lines of coverage. Increased carrier competition, imp …

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Life Sciences Market Update: Capitalizing on a competitive market

The life sciences insurance market remains highly competitive, with ample capacity and stable to declining rates across most lines. Directors and officers (D&O) and employment practices liability (EPL) markets continue to offer favorable pricing desp …

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A time to strike: July 2026 Lockton Market Update

After years of inadequate pricing and rising loss costs, the insurance industry has restored discipline. Leading carriers reported strong performance in the first quarter of 2026, despite economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Capital is available, c …

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Cyber Insurance Market Update: Rates decline despite rising claims

Key takeaways: Cyber incidents on the up – Incidents surged to unprecedented levels in 2025, yet premiums fell by an average of 11% and coverage broadened. This marks a rare divergence between underlying risk and insurance pricing. Increased capacity …

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Financial Institutions Market Update

Differentiation driving outcomes in stabilizing market In 2026, insurance for financial institutions is no longer a pricing exercise. It's a test of preparedness. As insurers tighten underwriting to protect margins, they are rewarding financial insti …

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Tax Liability Insurance: Market & Transactional Risk Update

Despite a slowdown across the global M&A market last year, Tax Liability Insurance proved its worth, with numerous significant transactions relying on its protection. Now well into 2024, optimism prevails, buoyed by reports of a healthy volume of ‘ …

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