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Low Water Hampers Rhine River Shipping in Germany, Transport Costs Rise
Jul 13 2026 // Low water levels in a current heatwave are preventing cargo vessels from sailing fully loaded on the Rhine river in Germany, increasing costs for freight transport, commodity traders said on Monday. Shallow water means...
Market Share Up in 2025
Jul 13 2026 // The independent agency channel placed 62.1% of all property and casualty insurance written in the U.S. in 2025, a slight increase from 2024 when 61.5% of insurance written was placed by independent agents. According to the...
Snapshot: Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Insurance Market
Jul 13 2026 // Uncertainty in the economy and environmental regulation, the continuing impact of social inflation, and the construction industry’s ongoing business challenges are complicating exposures for project owners,...
Real Estate E&O: The Importance of Specialized Coverage in an Increasingly Complex Market
Jul 13 2026 // Professional liability insurance for real estate professionals–commonly referred to as errors and omissions (E&O) coverage–is often treated as a routine placement. Yet, for brokers advising clients involved...
Western Europe Records Hottest June on Record, EU Scientists Say
Jul 10 2026 // Western Europe just experienced its warmest June on record, EU scientists confirmed on Thursday, after an extreme heatwave at the end of the month smashed temperature records, disrupted power supplies and shut...
AM Best Revises Outlook to Positive for Illinois’ National Group
Jul 9 2026 // AM Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a”...
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