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Inside This Article: Wagner SprayTech has recalled more than 700,000 power steamers after receiving at least 156 reports of overheating and hot water release, including more than 50 burn injuries. The recall comes just weeks after another large-scale steam cleaner recall by Dupray, whose product was linked to 15 reports of boiler ruptures and four injuries. Consumer bodily injury claims can…

Misleading marketing materials, website content and social media posts can quickly become a significant Healthcare Liability exposure. In this short clip from our recent webinar on regenerative and alternative therapies, Lily Chetosky, Broker, Professional Liability, Burns & Wilcox, Chicago, Illinois, explains how patient expectations shaped by marketing can lead to costly claims. https://vimeo.com/1177367526/0dad2278f1?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci  

Inadequate patient screening in Telehealth can create significant Healthcare Liability exposure. In this short clip from our recent webinar on regenerative and alternative therapies, Kelli Bernstein, Inside Broker, Brokerage Division, Burns & Wilcox, Atlanta, Georgia, explains how gaps in screening and evaluation can lead to increased risk and potential claims. https://vimeo.com/1177366805/c08e5cfc77?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci  

Understanding the distinction between product and provider exposure is critical in Healthcare Liability. In this short clip from our recent webinar on regenerative and alternative therapies, special guest Carrie Roberts, RPLU, Vice President, Professional Brokerage Division, GenStar Insurance Services, explains how these differences influence risk evaluation and coverage. https://vimeo.com/1177361685/71abe58095?fl=ip&fe=ec  

Regenerative and alternative therapies—such as peptides, NAD+, ketamine, and stem cells—are rapidly expanding across healthcare and medspa settings. While these treatments present new opportunities for providers, they also introduce complex Healthcare Liability exposures. Now available on demand, this webinar features experts from Burns & Wilcox and GenStar Insurance Services as they explore evolving standards of care, regulatory scrutiny, and coverage…

Inside This Article: A couple in Tennessee recently filed a lawsuit against a restaurant after allegedly being injured when decorative antlers mounted on a wall fell on them. The hospitality industry is seeing an increase in the frequency and severity of injury claims. Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance can respond to customer injury incidents but may not keep pace with…

Inside This Article: A Florida gas station is facing a lawsuit after a customer allegedly tripped in a pothole near a gas pump. The suit claims the property owners failed to warn customers of the pothole, which reportedly blended in with the surrounding pavement and created a concealed hazard. Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance can respond to third-party bodily injury claims related to slip-and-fall accidents. …

Inside This Article: A recent Stanford and Harvard study found that medical AI systems generated severe clinical errors in a significant percentage of patient cases. Many healthcare professionals are using AI tools on the job, with one recent survey finding that almost half of nurses use generative AI at work. These reports point to an evolving risk landscape for…

Inside This Article: A recent analysis found that water and freezing damage claims comprised about 20% of small business insurance claims in 2025, compared to 15% in 2015. Fire continues to be the costliest type of loss, with average claim severity rising to approximately $80,000 in 2025, more than double 2015 levels, Risk & Insurance reported. Rising repair expenses, labor shortages,…

Inside This Article: A Washington state school district has sued a builder and architect over alleged defects that forced the closure of a new $18 million elementary school. Problems reported included electrical shocks, water intrusion, floorboard gaps, and other issues that led to relocating more than 500 students. The allegations highlight the importance of Construction Insurance policies including Architects & Engineers…

Key Takeaways The E&S P&C market is in a strong position, supported by disciplined underwriting and strong carrier appetite. The E&S marketplace has recorded 14 consecutive years of premium growth, with Casualty lines representing the majority of direct premiums written. Social inflation, nuclear verdicts, and litigation funding continue to influence underwriting and pricing decisions, while tort reform in select states is beginning to…

Inside This Article: Alabama’s attorney general filed a lawsuit alleging that a medical spa administered non-FDA-approved versions of GLP-1 weight loss drugs without informing patients that the formulations were not authorized. The situation underscores growing concerns as medspas rapidly expand weight loss offerings amid strong consumer demand and uneven regulatory oversight. Allegations involving drug misrepresentation or lack of informed consent can…