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Key Takeaways Insured losses from severe weather in Canada reached a record $8.5 billion in 2024. As catastrophic (CAT) losses continue to rise, a hardening Homeowners Insurance market is becoming increasingly likely in high-risk areas with stricter underwriting, higher deductibles and rates, and more exclusions. More homeowners are seeking specialty insurance, especially for high-risk properties, those with prior claims,…
The Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance landscape is evolving, shaped by shifting market conditions, emerging risks, and changing carrier appetites. Watch the Burns & Wilcox P&C Market Outlook Q2 2025 webinar replay to gain valuable insights from industry leaders on the latest trends across the Commercial, Personal, and Professional Liability Insurance markets, including: Strategies for brokers and agents to succeed…
Inside This Article: Hailstorms are a growing threat in the U.S. and Canada, causing more frequent and severe losses for homeowners. One record-breaking hailstorm in Calgary generated 130,000 claims and nearly $2.8 billion in losses. Property damage caused by hail can be covered by Homeowners Insurance, but separate wind and hail deductibles typically apply. Percentage-based deductibles and roof settlement…
Incidents involving vacant homes are on the rise in Terre Haute, Indiana, especially amid frigid winter weather, as empty homes in the city are increasingly being used for shelter, drugs or theft, WTWO News reported recently. The trend is mirrored in other parts of North America. For example, an uptick in fires at vacant properties in Albany, New York, is…
OVERVIEW California Wildfires While this report highlights the growth in E&S policies and other trends in the Property & Casualty (P&C) sector as we enter 2025, we must first address the devastating wildfires in southern California, which have significantly impacted the industry and local communities. Current estimates suggest these wildfires have caused $25…
The wildfires in Southern California have deeply affected countless individuals, underscoring the devastating consequences of severe weather conditions. Our thoughts are with those impacted and the first responders working tirelessly to safeguard lives and communities. In our regularly scheduled Eye on 2025: Property and Casualty (P&C) webinar, our expert panel expressed their support for those affected by the wildfires and…
A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz recently became the most valuable movie memorabilia ever sold at auction, fetching $32.5 million in the Heritage Auctions sale that closed Dec. 7. The iconic shoes were sold alongside the hat worn by the Wicked Witch in the 1939 film; the hat sold for $2.9 million,…
The E&S market is transforming, and Residential Property risks are finding a new home in the non-admitted space. Watch the recording of “The E&S Evolution: Solutions for Residential Properties” to gain expert insights into the trends reshaping the industry. Learn strategies to: Secure tailored solutions Navigate challenges Elevate your client service Panelists: Heather Posner, Vice President, National Product Leader, Private…