| Trend | Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Product recall |  |
Flat to +2% |
Key takeaway: Recalls continue to increase across most industries as FDA and NHTSA recalls continue to be the driving force as recalled units have increased 13.7%; we must protect our clients by addressing limit adequacy in these uncertain times.
Market movement
- Dual Crisis Management has expanded to London and New Zealand.
- ARK Syndicate left the market due to loss ratio.
Food and drink marketplace
- Large losses from mid-2022 continue to be adjusted in 2023 — some large losses take 12 months to close.
- The recall market for food and drink is over $85 million+ with the addition of new capacity.
- Renewals remain competitive compared to previous years — carriers are being selective on new risks.
Automotive marketplace
- Higher limits remain a challenge — excess of $50 million.
- Large losses are driving underwriters to be more conservative with their capacity.
- Renewals and new business will take more time to market, as more information will be needed to properly underwrite these accounts.
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