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London D&F market to continue downward slide as ‘discipline weakens’

Terms and conditions and rate adequacy in focus as competition heats up in volatile class, market participants say

The London property direct and facultative (D&F) market is seeing sweeping price declines amid rush of new capacity. Industry sources expert this continue into 2026, creating concerns about rate adequacy.

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