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Key Takeaways: Seemingly minor changes in policy language can significantly alter how coverage responds for Construction risks, particularly when embedded within broader endorsements. Common exclusions and limitations—including Action Over, subsidence, and hot work provisions—can create gaps that may not be immediately apparent during placement. Aligning policy language with contractor operations and contractual obligations is essential to helping reduce unexpected coverage gaps and claim disputes. [button link=\"https://issuu.com/docs/f0637d3760be370e8b4a3620bbbbd7a0?fr=sN2E2MjkyMjc3ODc\"…

Seemingly minor changes in policy language can create significant coverage gaps for Construction risks. In this webinar, Burns & Wilcox experts discuss key terms, conditions, and exclusions that can influence underwriting decisions and claim outcomes, including action-over, subcontractor exclusions, hot work operations, subsidence exposures, residential limitations, and work height restrictions. Featured experts: David Gross, Vice President, Managing Director, Broker, Casualty, Burns &…

Key Takeaways: Excess Liability Insurance capacity remains a challenge in the construction industry, with carriers reducing limits. Swimming pool contractors are increasingly moving into the Excess & Surplus (E&S) market due to defect claims, pollution exposures, and unique risks like “pool pop-ups” and alkali-silica reaction (ASR), also known as “concrete cancer.” Owners Interest Policies typically offer broader protection than…

The construction industry continues to thrive in 2025, despite elevated interest rates, evolving tariff policies, and broader market uncertainties. From custom homebuilders to multifamily developers and specialized contractors, demand is strong—and so is the need for tailored insurance solutions. During this webinar, our experts explored key E&S strategies and coverage considerations, focusing on: Owner’s Interest Policies Swimming Pool Contractors Artisan…

The term “equilibrium” is increasingly being used within insurance circles to describe certain sectors moving toward a state of balance in terms of rates versus supply, terms and conditions. It suggests a growing opinion among industry leaders that Property and Casualty (P&C) is largely in a healthy place. This is true even after a decade-long period characterized by costly CAT…

During this webinar, our own Denis Brady provided insights on the Large Account Brokerage Market leading into Q3 of 2024. Watch a highlight from the discussion below. https://vimeo.com/985185596/2f6e2ec4ec

During this webinar, our expert panel reviewed valuable insights into Q3 2024 and discussed the personal and commercial insurance markets, brokerage and contract binding, and other key topics. Watch now below. https://vimeo.com/982781651/ca925a19f8

During this webinar, Burns & Wilcox Brokerage experts met for a discussion on the state of the construction market, including commentary on primary, excess and NY construction markets. We also discussed current challenges and available specialty solutions, as well as what is needed for a quality submission. https://vimeo.com/714499485/39061997cf

As we enter the long-awaited season of Spring which conjures up thoughts of new beginnings, I draw parallels to the Excess & Surplus (E&S) Insurance industry. Several years of disciplined underwriting, including increased rates, adjusted limit deployment, and careful tweaking of policy language, coupled with a tamping of COVID-19 restrictions is resulting in this renewed sense of optimism. Carriers are…

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The last two years have been among the most uncertain the world has ever experienced by any standard. The Excess and Surplus (E&S) Lines insurance marketplace has stepped up to meet the challenge experiencing strong growth and perseverance in the face of a global pandemic, extraordinary natural catastrophes, increasing cyber-attacks, excessive jury verdicts, supply chain disruptions, political unrest, labor shortages…