We updated our Instant Insights page, <a href="https://www.propertycasualty360.com/instant-insights/business-of-insurance/">"The Business of Insurance,"</a> this week to include the latest industry news. (Photo: Shutterstock) We updated our Instant Insights page,"The Business of Insurance," this week to include the latestindustry news. (Photo: Shutterstock)

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We are just a few weeks into the second quarter of 2020, so it'sa great time to look back at the first months of the year for asnapshot of the state of the business, from rating and renewalactivity to market trends.

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For example, commercial renewal rates in Q1 2020 reached anall-time high of 5.4% across all product lines, says data fromIVANS. Also, in the first quarter, unemployment in the insuranceindustry dropped from 2.6% in January to 1% in February.

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As we all learn to navigate the new normal around the coronavirus, it can be difficult forinsurance professionals to keep up with the behind-the-scenesaspects of the business.

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We updated our "The Business of Insurance" Insight Insightspackage this week to include the latest articles on marketactivity, M&A deals, coverage changes, and more. Updatedweekly, this package of articles will help brokers, underwriters, claims professionals,and others maintain a competitive edge.

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Visit our InstantInsights page, "Businessof Insurance," to read up on themost recent developments happening in insurance.

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