Tariffs and shifting trade policies are affecting more than supply chains — they’re quietly increasing the cost of insurance claims across multiple lines. When the price of auto parts, building materials, and specialized equipment rises, the cost of repairing damage rises with it. That pressure shows up in commercial auto, property, and liability claims, often in ways businesses don’t immediately see. What feels like a distant geopolitical issue becomes very real the moment a business files a claim and discovers that the same repair now costs significantly more than it did just a few years ago. [September 2026, 474 word article]