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Inside This Article: Demand for senior care is rising as the number of older adults grows. Recent data shows that senior care claims are becoming more costly and taking longer to resolve. Professional Liability Insurance and Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance can respond to claims involving resident injuries and other incidents. Proactive risk management and working with a specialized insurance broker can help…

Key Takeaways Rate trends are diverging across the Property & Casualty (P&C) marketplace, with rapidly decelerating Property pricing and continued moderation in most Liability lines. Property market conditions continue to improve, supported by recent mild catastrophe activity and favorable outcomes from the July 1 reinsurance renewals, although pricing and capacity remain highly sensitive to regional weather patterns and future catastrophic events. …

Inside This Article: Two major warehouse fires that erupted in California within the span of a week caused significant physical damage and raised environmental concerns. Officials are investigating the causes of both fires as cleanup efforts move forward. Property damage, business interruption, and environmental impacts can be covered by insurance policies including Commercial Property Insurance and Site Pollution Liability Insurance. Accurate property…

  Continued rate softening and the return of admitted market capacity is reshaping the Personal Insurance market. In our recent P&C Market Outlook webinar, Ryan Connolly, Regional Practice Group Leader, Personal Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, Nashville, Tennessee, discussed why carriers are approaching technical rate floors and what that could mean for market conditions in the months ahead. Watch a highlight…

As the Commercial Insurance market continues to evolve, maintaining accurate property valuations has never been more important. In our recent P&C Market Outlook webinar, William Briscoe, Vice President, Alabama & Mississippi, Managing Director, Burns & Wilcox, Birmingham, Alabama, discussed why underwriting discipline and valuation integrity continue to drive the best outcomes in today\'s market. Watch a highlight from the discussion…

Softening Property rates, catastrophe exposures, and evolving underwriting priorities are creating new challenges and opportunities across the insurance marketplace. Watch the Q3 2026 P&C Market Outlook recording for expert insights on: Property market conditions and weather-driven trends Casualty market competition and changing carrier appetite Professional Liability developments, including Cyber, D&O, EPLI, and AI-related exposures Strategies for building stronger submissions and…

Inside This Article: Several pieces of heavy construction equipment were severely damaged in a recent vandalism incident at a California housing development. Damage to heavy equipment can create major financial and operational challenges for contractors, including project delays and replacement equipment costs. Contractors should review their Inland Marine Insurance and related coverages to ensure owned, leased, and borrowed equipment is adequately…

Inside This Article: A recent lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse seeks over $1.5 million in damages after a customer allegedly slipped on spilled mashed potatoes. Employee training and documentation can play a critical role when responding to slip-and-fall claims. Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance can help businesses respond to third-party bodily injury allegations. Rising claim severity is prompting many businesses to…

Inside This Article: Construction defect lawsuits are creating growing financial pressure for some of the nation\'s largest homebuilders, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report. Labor shortages, rising costs, and accelerated construction schedules may contribute to defect-related risks. Construction defect lawsuits often name contractors, architects, engineers, and other professionals, all of whom typically need to carry Commercial General Liability…

Inside This Article: A proposed class-action lawsuit alleges a popular tomato brand misled consumers about the authenticity of its San Marzano tomatoes. While the brand has called the claims meritless, even unproven allegations can lead to significant legal expenses and reputational damage. Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance can help cover expenses associated with advertising-related lawsuits, while Excess Liability Insurance can provide additional protection. Companies…

Inside This Article: A $19 million Denver Zoo sea lion habitat project is at the center of a lawsuit alleging design and construction failures. The lawsuit alleges multiple defects in the recently opened habitat, including improper water levels, leaks, and cracking. Architects & Engineers (A&E) Professional Liability Insurance plays a key role when claims arise from alleged design errors or failure…

Inside This Article: A semi-trailer crash in Michigan earlier this year spilled about 26,000 pounds of plastic pellets across 11 miles of roadway. The polystyrene plastic “nurdles” were also found in the Kalamazoo River following the release, which included an additional spill during towing. The nurdles sank into the river sediment, making full recovery challenging and costly. A recent report found hazardous…