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Across the globe, varying trends emerged. United Kingdom-based rates decreased by 5%, while rates across Asia saw a 3% decline. Both Europe and Canada experienced a modest dip of 2%. However, the scenario was different across the Americas; the United States saw its rates remain stable, and Latin America encountered a slight 1% increase.
The Global Insurance Market Index highlights this as the second consecutive quarter where commercial rates have collectively declined, noting a 2% drop for the October to December timeframe.
John Donnelly, Marsh's global head of placement, emphasised the importance of these rate changes, saying, “The softening of rates across property, financial lines, and cyber is a positive development for clients, while the challenges in other areas of the market, particularly in US casualty, are acute.” This viewpoint underscores that while the general trend is positive for clients, specific market segments may still face hurdles.
Focusing on the Pacific market, which remains heavily influenced by Australian renewals, the 8% decrease facilitates a client-friendly environment, continuing what is now a four-quarter streak of rate decreases for commercial clients.
Breaking down by insurance type in the Pacific, property rates fell by 8%, casualty rates declined by 2%, and financial and professional lines saw a significant 12% decrease. Marsh signifies that this trend is partially due to insurers prioritising premium growth, leading to intensified competition. Nonetheless, accounts that were impacted by claims still faced careful evaluations, with insurers hesitant to implement substantial price reductions.
The financial and professional lines saw heightened competition, especially in directors' and officers' liability risks. Cyber rates, interestingly, only saw increases if there were major shifts in the underlying risk profiles. This indicates a continued competitive atmosphere in specific lines despite overarching declines.
The original data for this report was sourced from Marsh's Global Insurance Market Index, showcasing a dynamic period for global insurance, with implications for businesses across various regions and sectors.
Published:Tuesday, 11th Feb 2025
Source: Paige Estritori
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