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Why the E&S Property Market Needs a New Playbook

Why the E&S Property Market Needs a New Playbook

Update: 2025-08-21
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Tonya Courtney of Nationwide explains why brokers and carriers are rethinking their approach to risk and growth in today's market.

The E&S property market is in a period of transition. While rates are easing and capacity is returning, volatility remains. Tonya Courtney, head of E&S Brokerage Property at Nationwide, explains why this tension makes the market riskier and why old strategies like broad appetite and aggressive pricing no longer work.

 

In this podcast, you'll learn:

  • What increased CAT volatility and reinsurance pressures are doing to underwriting strategies

  • Why today's market demands a more intentional, transparent, and data-driven approach

  • How brokers can thrive by leaning into precision, understanding carrier appetites, and building stronger partnerships

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Why the E&S Property Market Needs a New Playbook

Why the E&S Property Market Needs a New Playbook