T&Cs hold firm, catastrophe reinsurance rates down closer to 20% at mid-year renewals: KBW
May 29th, 2026 • 5 min • View Source
KBW, the investment bank and financial services research firm specialising in the insurance sector, has indicated a more challenging mid-year catastrophe reinsurance renewal environment for sellers, with pricing reductions nearer 20% than 15%, particularly for Florida-focused business, while terms and conditions (T&Cs) are seen as largely holding firm. This conclusion was achieved following the semi-annual […] The post T&Cs hold firm, catastrophe reinsurance rates down closer to 20% at mid-year renewals: KBW appeared first on ReinsuranceNe.ws.
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