To rectify undervaluation, Westchester recommended more frequent and in-depth property risk appraisals that take into account more extreme weather events, potential supply chain hurdles and inflation trends. (Credit: investment/stock.adobe.com) To rectify undervaluation, Westchester recommended more frequent and in-depth property risk appraisals that take into account more extreme weather events, potential supply chain hurdles and inflation trends. (Credit: investment/stock.adobe.com)

Commercial property insurance rates have shown significant growth in recent quarters, with Chubb Ltd. reporting a 12% year-on-year rate increase in the third quarter of 2021. Climate change's influence on natural catastrophes, supply chain challenges and inflation are working concurrently to push rates higher, according to a report from Westchester, Chubb's wholesale excess and surplus lines division.

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Steve Hallo

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