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Contractors, especially those working with pools or other high-exposure operations, often need standalone Environmental Insurance coverage. In this short video clip from our recent Construction Insurance webinar, Amber Carver, Vice President, Associate Managing Director, Underwriter, Burns & Wilcox, Salt Lake City, UT, explains why brokers and agents should take a closer look at Pollution Liability, proper risk transfer, and contract…

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…

Unexpected gaps in insurance coverage can leave business owners vulnerable to significant financial risks—especially in the construction industry. Watch as Amber Carver, Vice President, Associate Managing Director, Underwriter, Burns & Wilcox, Salt Lake City, UT, breaks down a common exposure scenario and shares how brokers and agents can guide clients in safeguarding their businesses and livelihoods. https://vimeo.com/1040103742/11d1dd0666?ts=0&share=copy  

A legal battle being referred to as the “Utah cookie wars” has drawn multiple bakers of the classic confection into a dispute over potential intellectual property violations. In July, cookie company Crumbl — which launched in Logan, Utah, in 2017 and has since expanded to 600-plus bakeries in the U.S. — filed infringement lawsuits against competitors Crave and Dirty Dough,…

As students head back into classrooms for the start of a new academic year, an ongoing teacher shortage in both the U.S. and Canada means many schools are operating with a high number of job vacancies — and, in some cases, turning to unusual hiring tactics to help fill the gaps. A new program in Florida will allow military veterans…

Two restaurants in North Carolina are being investigated after allegedly serving alcohol to multiple underage patrons on Nov. 27, including one 18-year-old who later crashed their vehicle into a ditch and hit a tree in Currituck County. The driver, who suffered serious injuries in the crash and caused an estimated $17,000 in damage, was reportedly one of five teens who…

Presented by: Barry Whitton, Managing Director, Burns & Wilcox Brokerage, Amber Carver, Vice President, Associate Managing Director, Burns & Wilcox, and Tyson Peel, Vice President and Director, Property & Casualty, Burns & Wilcox Canada Hosted by: Chris Zoidis, Executive Vice President, H.W. Kaufman Group During this webinar, we discussed: The market overview from both a property and liability perspective The changing dynamics…