“A decade ago, 10-year policies were common. Five years ago, five-year terms were easy to secure,” she said. “Now, many carriers limit policies to three years, or even just one year in some cases. This shift stems from growing uncertainty – insurers want the flexibility to reassess risks annually, accounting for changes in regulations, climate, and overall exposure. Essentially, they want to re-underwrite coverage more frequently to ensure it still makes sense for them.”