US D&O liability market: prioritizing long-term profitability amid competition and emerging risks

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<abstract displayLabel="Summary">The report analyzes recent trends in the US Directors & Officers (D&O) liability insurance market, highlighting sustained underwriting profitability despite competitive pressures and declining renewal premiums. It discusses how improved risk selection, disciplined underwriting, and past rate increases strengthened results through 2025. The study examines emerging risks such as increased SPAC activity, securities class action litigation trends, and the growing impact of technological and AI-related exposures on corporate liability. It also outlines regulatory shifts and market capacity issues that may influence pricing and risk selection. The publication concludes with key considerations for insurers as they adapt to evolving economic, legal, and technological environments</abstract>
<note type="statement of responsibility">David Blades.. [et al.]</note>
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