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19 November 2025Insurance

AM Best cools US E&S outlook amid slower growth, softer rates

AM Best has revised its US excess & surplus (E&S) outlook to stable from positive on moderating premium growth and rate softening, offset by strong underwriting, healthy market conditions and the adoption of new technology.

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