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From items as big as a home to as small as a pair of earrings, personal insurance makes sure that whatever your client invests in, it will always be protected.
We provide comprehensive programs that protect High-Value Homeowners and Hard-to-Place Homeowners alike. Whether it is personal umbrella, private collections, special events or property coverage, you’ll find a policy to cover any personal risk.
The main reason I would give for working with Burns & Wilcox is the attention to service. In today's very busy world this seems to be a trait that is being overlooked. I find the people that we deal with at B&W take time to listen and ask informed questions which in most cases gets us to a satisfactory conclusion a lot sooner.
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In this clip from the Eye on 2026 P&C webinar, Chris Zoidis, President & Chief Executive Officer, Atain Insurance Companies, explains why the January 1 renewal cycle delivered bigger‑than‑expected Property rate drops and what it means for the 2026 market. https://vimeo.com/1152988213/8a2ae13848?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
After a year of record-setting wildfires and an unusually quiet wind and hurricane season, Bill Gatewood, Executive Vice President, Personal Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, shares why Personal Insurance may be shifting back to a more “traditional” pattern. Watch this Personal Insurance Outlook from our recent Eye on 2026 P&C webinar. https://vimeo.com/1152984369/3226c59216?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Kick off the new year with fresh insights into the Property & Casualty insurance market. Watch the Burns & Wilcox Eye on 2026 webinar recording for expert perspectives on how 2025 shaped market conditions—and what’s ahead for Personal, Commercial, and Professional Liability Insurance in 2026. Topics discussed include: Reinsurance trends influencing pricing and capacity Emerging risks and the impact of technology and AI on…
Inside This Article: Kansas City is considering an ordinance that would allow residents to register their homes as short-term rentals during major events such as the World Cup. The proposal aims to expand lodging options to accommodate the expected influx of fans while giving homeowners a chance to benefit economically. Short-term rentals may not be covered by standard Homeowners…
Inside This Article: A Superman #1 comic book discovered in an attic recently sold for more than $9 million. Fine art sales have also broken new records in recent weeks, including a Gustav Klimt painting and a Frida Kahlo self-portrait. High-value collectibles require special insurance coverage under a Personal Articles Floater, as Homeowners Insurance policies would not typically have…
Key Takeaways: A “softening hard market” is shaping the current landscape, with some sectors seeing rate relief. Inflation and underwriting discipline remain central themes. The E&S market continues to demonstrate significant growth. WSIA recently reported total surplus lines premium reached $46.2 billion for the first six months of 2025—a 13.2% increase over the same period in 2024. Property rates…
Inside This Article: Major insurers are withdrawing from parts of Nevada and other regions due to growing wildfire risks, leaving many homeowners without coverage. State-backed “last-resort” insurance programs like California’s FAIR Plan offer limited protection for high-value homes. A new Atain-backed High-Value Homeowners Insurance program offered exclusively by Burns & Wilcox is designed specifically for catastrophe-exposed areas. Experts urge…
Residential Property insurers are adapting to more frequent natural disasters and rising repair costs. In this video from our recent P&C webinar, Danielle Alessandrini, Associate Vice President, Underwriting Director, Personal, Burns & Wilcox, Farmington Hills, Michigan, discusses how carriers are adjusting rates, changing appetites, and introducing new programs and risk management strategies to better protect homeowners. https://vimeo.com/1127184947/1f94588a8d?share=copy