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        "uri": "/2016/11/15/profits-push-hypercompetitive-activity-in-the-surety-marketplace/",
        "title": "Profits push 'hypercompetitive' activity in the surety marketplace",
        "byline": "Michael P. Voelker",
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        "prettyDate": "November 15, 2016",
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        "summary": "A strong growth in construction drives bonding demand, but also a shortage in skilled workers, giving rise to increasing claims.",
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        "uri": "/2016/07/25/future-is-bright-for-renewable-energy-market/",
        "title": "Future is bright for renewable energy market",
        "byline": "Michael P. Voelker",
        "kicker": "Market Insights",
        "prettyDate": "July 25, 2016",
        "timeToRead": "8 minute",
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        "summary": "A buyers market for coverage and strong growth in renewable energy, particularly in solar and wind power, provides opportunity for agents and brokers looking to grow their book.",
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        "uri": "/2016/06/21/from-zombies-to-bridezillas-special-insurance-coverage-opportunities-abound/",
        "title": "From zombies to bridezillas, 'special' insurance coverage opportunities abound",
        "byline": "Michael P. Voelker",
        "kicker": "Market Insights",
        "prettyDate": "June 21, 2016",
        "timeToRead": "9 minute",
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        "summary": "Obstacle-course races, zombie runs and weddings can generate some not-so-fun losses.",
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        "uri": "/2016/05/10/construction-activity-is-creating-opportunity-for-carriers-and-brokers/",
        "title": "Construction activity is creating opportunity for carriers and brokers",
        "byline": "Michael P. Voelker",
        "kicker": "Market Insights",
        "prettyDate": "May 10, 2016",
        "timeToRead": "9 minute",
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        "authors": [
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        "summary": "One of the more intriguing trends that is having an impact on the insurance marketplace is the transformation of former industrial buildings to habitational spaces.",
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        "uri": "/2016/03/15/in-the-boat-and-yacht-market-theres-smooth-sailing-ahead/",
        "title": "In the boat and yacht market, there's smooth sailing ahead",
        "byline": "Michael P. Voelker",
        "kicker": "Market Insights",
        "prettyDate": "March 15, 2016",
        "timeToRead": "8 minute",
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        ],
        "summary": "Savvy agents and brokers can take advantage of carriers healthy appetites in this market, where low gas prices helped buoy sales of recreational watercraft in 2015.",
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      {
        "uri": "/2016/01/12/heres-how-business-interruption-insurance-is-evolving/",
        "title": "Here's how Business Interruption insurance is evolving",
        "byline": "Michael P. Voelker",
        "kicker": "Market Insights",
        "prettyDate": "January 12, 2016",
        "timeToRead": "9 minute",
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        ],
        "summary": "It has made inroads into specialty lines, while interest in contingent business income remains elevated in the wake of catastrophes disrupting supply chains.",
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      {
        "uri": "/2015/12/09/professional-liability-gets-crowded/",
        "title": "Professional Liability gets crowded",
        "byline": "Michael P. Voelker",
        "kicker": "News",
        "prettyDate": "December 09, 2015",
        "timeToRead": "7 minute",
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        "summary": "Consumer awareness has become one of the biggest drivers of E&O claims.",
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      {
        "uri": "/2015/12/01/protecting-suits-from-losing-their-shirts/",
        "title": "Protecting Suits from Losing Their Shirts",
        "byline": "Michael P. Voelker",
        "kicker": "Market Insights",
        "prettyDate": "December 01, 2015",
        "timeToRead": "6 minute",
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        "authors": [
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        "summary": "Claim severity is up in D&O; so why is pricing so competitive?",
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      {
        "uri": "/2015/12/01/the-big-spill/",
        "title": "The Big Spill",
        "byline": "Michael P. Voelker",
        "kicker": "Market Insights",
        "prettyDate": "December 01, 2015",
        "timeToRead": "6 minute",
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        "summary": "Despite increased demand and claims activity, it's still a buyer's market in most areas of Environmental insurance",
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      {
        "uri": "/2015/12/01/cyber-ready-for-takeoff/",
        "title": "Cyber: Ready for Takeoff",
        "byline": "Michael P. Voelker",
        "kicker": "Market Insights",
        "prettyDate": "December 01, 2015",
        "timeToRead": "8 minute",
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        "summary": "Take-up can be modest, but it won't be for long: Claims experience informs both underwriting strategies and the perspectives of potential clients.",
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