Published: Tue 8 Dec 2020

AM Best stays negative on US commercial lines amid Covid uncertainty

AM Best has maintained its negative market segment outlook on the US commercial lines industry for 2021, citing the uncertainty regarding the impact of Covid-19 and the re-emergence of social inflation as courts reopen.

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Published: Tue 8 Dec 2020

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AM Best stays negative on US commercial lines amid Covid uncertainty

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