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Change in direct premiums written by P&C insurance industry in the U.S. 2014-2019
In 2018, the volume of direct property and casualty insurance premiums written in the United States increased by three percent, and by two percent in the first quarter of 2019. Direct premiums written are the total premiums received before reinsurance ceded is taken into account.