Riding the EL rollercoaster
Competition in the employers' liability market has pushed premiums down to unsustainable levels. While some of the more established firms are holding steady on their valuations, an influx of new carriers is causing concern by offering a plethora of long-term deals, low premiums and unrealistic risk assessments. Ed Murray reports
Fears are fast building in the employers' liability market that sliding rates need to be stopped to avert a more painful correction in the near future. Research specialist Datamonitor says that the
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