OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A.M. Best has maintained a negative outlook on the commercial lines segment of the U.S. property/casualty industry for 2017, reflecting continuing pressure points that are likely to drive deterioration in results through the year. The Best’s Briefing, titled, “Commercial Lines Outlook Remains Negative as Market Conditions Become Increasingly Competitive Across the Segment,” states that the segment is being impacted by intensifying price competition in most lines,
