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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…

Inside This Article: A judge issued a default judgment in favor of an Ohio confectionery business after a contractor failed to respond to claims tied to a 2024 demolition incident, WFMJ-TV reported. The lawsuit alleged that debris from a nearby building teardown damaged a neighboring business and equipment, with another establishment also reporting impacts. Contractors performing demolition work face significant third-party…

Key Takeaways While the P&C market is softening and rates are moderating as capacity expands, underwriters remain selective, requiring well-structured submissions to secure optimal terms. Carrier capacity is strong across most lines, with specialty solutions and improved risk mitigation enhancing options for complex and hard-to-place risks. Most Commercial sectors show stable pricing, though litigation and rising loss severity continue to pressure underwriting and…

Inside This Article: A partial structural collapse at an Illinois condominium complex in early March forced a full evacuation and prompted inspections of nearby buildings. Officials said early findings point to the failure of a support column in an underground garage. Habitational Insurance programs, including Commercial Property Insurance and Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance, can help cover building repairs and potential third-party liability…

Shifting conditions are opening the door to greater flexibility within Habitational Insurance. In this clip from our Q2 P&C Market Outlook webinar, Chris Siegel, Vice President, Florida, Managing Director, Burns & Wilcox, Orlando, Florida, explains what is changing and how brokers and agents may be able to secure more favorable terms and conditions for their clients. https://vimeo.com/1184129666/a07d9b5973?fl=ip&fe=ec  

The London market offers a high degree of flexibility, specialized expertise, and the ability to structure complex, multinational risks. In this clip from our Q2 P&C Market Outlook webinar, Declan Durkan, Managing Director, Non-Marine, Burns & Wilcox Global Solutions, London, United Kingdom, explains how these strengths support more tailored and effective placements. https://vimeo.com/1184126139/22494f288b?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci  

Stay ahead of changing market conditions with the Q2 P&C Insurance Outlook webinar recording, now available on demand. Featuring experts from Burns & Wilcox and the London market, this session provides insight into moderating rates, strong capacity, and underwriting discipline across Personal, Commercial, and Professional Liability Insurance—helping brokers and agents better serve their clients and secure more comprehensive coverage. Highlights include: Pricing, capacity,…

Key Takeaways Rapid growth in regenerative and alternative therapies is expanding Healthcare Liability exposures across medspas and healthcare providers. Coverage considerations are multifaceted, with many carriers applying exclusions, limitations, and strict underwriting requirements for therapies that are not approved by Health Canada or that are used outside their authorized indications. A complex regulatory environment, driven by federal and provincial oversight, impacts how Healthcare Liability risks are evaluated and underwritten. …

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