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 June 16, 2010: Council Survey Shows Commercial Property/Casualty Rates Melting in Summer Heat April 16, 2010: Fierce Competition Continues to Suppress Rates in 1st Quarter Jan. 22, 2010: Low Consumer Demand and Increased Carrier Appetite Drive Soft Market in Fourth Quarter
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
June 16, 2010: Council Survey Shows Commercial Property/Casualty Rates Melting in Summer Heat April 16, 2010: Fierce Competition Continues to Suppress Rates in 1st Quarter Jan. 22, 2010: Low Consumer Demand and Increased Carrier Appetite Drive Soft Market in Fourth Quarter
Click here to visit the P/C survey archives.
Employee Benefits Market Index
Jun. 2, 2010: Council Survey Shows Group Health Rates Rising and Employers Looking for Ways to Cut Costs Dec. 16, 2009: Council Survey Shows Group Health Rates Rising Amid Uncertainty over Economy, Health Care Reform Efforts
Click here to visit the EB survey archives.