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 The Council's Market Index Surveys

 

The Council regularly asks its members to provide up-to-date information on pricing trends, underwriting practices and availability for its two Market Index Surveys - one covering the p/c sector quarterly, and one specifically for the benefits sector biannually. The surveys track market trends on a region-by-region basis and break out the market for small, medium and large accounts. Open-ended questions allow opportunities for member commentary on existing market conditions and pricing practices and forecast trends.

The Council's surveys are the most authoritative source for financial analysts, news media, policymakers and consumers interested in market trends. Click on the links below for the most recent surveys, or 
click here to visit the archives.

 

 

Commercial Insurance Market Index

 

2010 

 

January 22, 2010:  Low Consumer Demand and Increased Carrier Appetite Drive Soft Market in Fourth Quarter

 

 

 

2009 

 

December 16, 2009: Council Survey Shows Group Health Rates Rising Amid Uncertainty over Economy, Health Care Reform Efforts
October 28, 2009: Hard Market Remains Elusive for Commercial P/C Business
July 22, 2009: 
The Council's P/C Survey: No Hard Market in Sight
April 16, 2009: 
Commercial Market Flat, But Kept Its Tread in First Quarter
Jan. 22, 2009: 
P/C Market Pricing Shows Signs of Bottoming Out in Fourth Quarter 2008

 

 

2008

 

Oct. 22, 2008: Commercial P/C Premiums Continue to Drop in Third Quarter
July 22, 2008: 
Soft Market Conditions Continue in Second Quarter 2008, but Premium Drops Not as Steep
April 21, 2008: 
The Council’s Survey Shows Soft Market Even Softer in First Quarter 2008

 

 

 

Employee Benefits Market Index

 

May 26, 2009: Benefits Consultants Report Continued Group Health Rate Increases
Nov. 20, 2008: 
U.S. Group Health Insurance Rates Continue to Increase
May 27, 2008: 
Group Health Insurance Market Unchanged from Fall 2007

 

 

 

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