Rims Benchmark Survey on D&O premiums

Average renewal premiums for US commercial lines property & casualty insurance were largely unchanged during the fourth quarter of 2010, according to the Risk and Insurance Management Society (Rims) Benchmark Survey, carried out by Advisen. Directors’ and officers’ (D&O) liability was the only line tracked by the survey experiencing a material decrease, falling almost 5% compared to the previous year. However, Advisen analysts warned a turn in the market is not imminent.