In this episode of (Re)thinking Insurance, Rafael Costa is joined by Farah Ismail and Ben Williams to explore the strategic role of bureau rates as a foundational tool for the commercial insurance sector. They discuss how these standardized data sets provide a reliable starting point for carriers — especially startups — to avoid data gaps and stay aligned with industry trends. The podcast addresses the critical balance between using advisory loss costs and developing proprietary pricing models, highlighting both the advantages of aggregated industry data and the potential pitfalls that require a more tailored, data-driven approach.