Market Trends

Enhance customer relationships with insights on legislative and economic developments, and navigate the impact of consumer and marketplace trends.

Economic commentary

Growth trends lower but little imminent sign of a downturn

Hiring and spending activity slowed further in March as consumers and businesses look for ways to cut expenses with borrowing costs climbing and the economic outlook dimming. But the strong...

Economic commentary

Farms see fewer bankruptcy filings as incomes soar

May 2, 2023

This month's issue features U.S. commodity prices, energy forecasts, and relevant industry news, including record-level corn and soybean plantings expected this year, farms continue to feel the pinch from higher labor costs, and more.

Emerging trends

In the news: When It Comes to Protection, It’s Time to Go on Offense

April 17, 2023

As we reimagine the future of protection, carriers and agents should embrace the idea of going on offense to help customers and clients prevent a loss before it happens. Mark Berven shares three key plays that carriers and agents can have in their playbook.

Risk prevention

Storm damage insurance claims are on the rise

April 10, 2023

Over the last decade, storm-related costs have steadily increased. The good news is research shows that advanced preparation can reduce financial impact.

Growth trends lower but little imminent sign of a downturn

Farms see fewer bankruptcy filings as incomes soar

In the news: When It Comes to Protection, It’s Time to Go on Offense

Storm damage insurance claims are on the rise

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