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The Stop-Loss Market Is Hardening. You Have Three Moves Before You Accept the Increase.
Stop-loss rates are hardening fast. Before you accept your renewal quote, here are three concrete alternatives: higher specific deductibles, captive reinsurance, and corridor self-insurance.
Apr 29, 2026
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Your Broker Shows Up to Renewal With a Quote. That's Not Enough.
Renewal negotiations fail when brokers show up with a quote instead of a data case. Here's the specific information that actually moves carriers.
Apr 17, 2026
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Mid-Year Claims Review: What to Pull Before Stop-Loss Renewal Season Starts
Million-dollar-plus claims rose 29% in 2024. Stop-loss carriers are already adjusting. Here's what to pull before August renewal negotiations begin.
Apr 13, 2026
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