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Brown & Brown 2026 Market Trends Report sees softening commercial rates, more capacity, carrier competition
Suggests careful preparation, positive claims history can favor buyer renewalDAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) (“the Company”) today announced the release of the 2026 edition of its Market Trends report. A comprehensive analysis of emerging market shifts, this year’s report finds that rate conditions are shifting in favor of buyers who prepare thoroughly for the renewal process and have a positive claims history. The report also highlights ind
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