In 2026, the US casualty insurance market is entering a new era of stability and innovation. After years of volatility and structural hardening, carriers, brokers and insureds are embracing new tools, strategies and technologies to navigate challenges like nuclear verdicts, litigation funding and jurisdictional risks.

This year's Casualty Market Outlook delivers expert insights from RPS specialists who work in this market every day. From leveraging technology to improve risk management to designing creative coverage solutions, this report equips brokers with the knowledge to help clients stay ahead of the curve and achieve better outcomes.

What's Inside the 2026 Casualty Market Outlook Report:

  • Navigating Nuclear Verdicts and Litigation Trends. Discover innovative strategies to help clients manage the rising impact of nuclear verdicts, third-party litigation funding and jurisdictional risks that are reshaping liability exposures.
  • Smarter Underwriting and Capacity Solutions. Learn how carriers are leveraging data-driven underwriting and creative capacity management to deliver tailored solutions for clients in a competitive market.
  • Technology-Driven Risk Management. Explore how cutting-edge tools like telematics, predictive analytics and safety protocols empower clients to proactively reduce risk and control costs.
  • Creative Program Designs for Complex Risks. Uncover innovative placement strategies — from quota shares to captives — that help clients secure coverage in challenging classes and jurisdictions.

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Contributor Information

Michael Schafer

Area Senior Vice President

  • Chicago, Illinois

Emily Apostolides

Head of Casualty for North America

  • New York, NY