Commercial P&C Market Shifts Into Reverse as Soft Market Takes Hold

Average premiums across all account sizes fell in Q1 2026 for the first time since 2017, according to The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers. The post Commercial P&C Market Shifts Into Reverse as Soft Market Takes Hold appeared first on Risk & Insurance.

Commercial risk teams are responding with tighter controls, scenario modeling, and broader collaboration across underwriting, claims, and cyber operations.

Leaders continue to prioritize resilience planning while balancing cost, coverage terms, and operational exposure in a changing market cycle.