Download the latest Acrisure Market Pulse for insights into general liability pricing, E&S market trends, and how shifting insurance market conditions may impact your business.
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September 14, 2026
The insurance market continues to evolve, and for many small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), understanding how risk trends are evolving can be just as important as understanding where pricing is headed.
The latest edition of the Acrisure Market Pulse explores emerging trends shaping today's insurance landscape through Acrisure’s proprietary data and analysis, including how insurance market trends are influencing the SMB marketplace.
Key Insights and Trend Topics Covered in This Edition
- Updated insights into general liability pricing trends for small and mid-sized businesses.
- New analysis of how risks are moving between admitted and excess & surplus (E&S) insurance markets.
- The growing role of carrier movement and retention as businesses change insurance markets.
- Industry-specific observations showing where market conditions are changing most rapidly.
- What these evolving trends may mean for future insurance renewals, coverage decisions, and risk management strategies.
Rather than focusing solely on premium changes, this report explores how the insurance marketplace itself is evolving and why those shifts matter for businesses making long-term risk management decisions.
Why This Matters for Businesses
Insurance market conditions rarely change overnight. Carrier appetite, underwriting strategies, and risk placement often shift gradually before businesses begin to feel the full impact.
Understanding these trends can help organizations have more informed conversations about their insurance programs, evaluate coverage options, and prepare for changing market conditions before renewal season arrives.
Drawing on Acrisure’s proprietary data and analytics capabilities, Market Pulse offers insights into trends affecting the SMB marketplace through the lens of real-world renewal activity across the United States.
Download the Acrisure Market Pulse below to explore the complete analysis, proprietary data, industry observations, and insights into market trends for 2026.
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