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Key Takeaways: Rates are beginning to stabilize or even decline in some non-CAT areas. Market capacity remains healthy, particularly in non-admitted spaces, although often through layered placements, which are becoming more common. Carriers are increasing reliance on exclusions and higher deductibles to manage risk. Wildfire and convective storm risks are driving significant change in both Personal and Commercial Insurance.…

Allied healthcare professionals face unique risks that can lead to costly claims, even when accidents happen unexpectedly. In this short video, Rahmad Bauldrick, Associate Vice President, Regional Practice Group Leader, Professional, Burns & Wilcox, Chicago, IL, unpacks a real-world exposure scenario and explains how the right liability coverage keeps professionals protected. https://vimeo.com/1074770733/ea53757dc4?share=copy

Inside This Article Architecture firm Cooper Carry is being sued by the owner of a Hilton hotel project for delays that reportedly led to $26 million in additional costs. When facing litigation, architects may incur significant defense costs and rectification expenses, in addition to reputational damage. Lawsuits against design professionals can be covered by Architects & Engineers Professional Liability…

Watch below as Matt Baxter, Director, Professional Liability, Burns & Wilcox Brokerage, Atlanta, GA, explains why exploring E&S options for Professional Liability—even when admitted markets are available—can uncover creative solutions and key coverage enhancements for your clients. https://vimeo.com/1073992292/e09876084f?ts=0&share=copy For more insights, watch the full P&C Market Outlook Q2 2025 webinar recording.

Inside This Article: A woman reportedly suffered multiple infections after receiving injections of a filler at a medical spa in Philadelphia. More medical spas in the U.S. and Canada are offering increasingly complex procedures, potentially heightening the risk of a malpractice claim. When a medspa is sued, the facility’s Professional Liability Insurance can cover legal defense and indemnity payments.…

The Professional Liability Insurance market remains stable, with some soft spots and abundant capacity. See below to learn how the rise in Cyber risks, growth in Architects & Engineers, and increasing claims in Healthcare are shaping 2025.  

An assisted living facility in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, is facing a lawsuit from the estate of a resident over concerns about the quality of care she received before her tragic passing. The wrongful death lawsuit, filed on January 3, alleges that the woman fell in her bedroom at The Residence at Orchard Grove and was left on the floor for at…

KEY TAKEAWAYS: The January wildfires in southern California affected areas not typically prone to such risks, making the situation particularly alarming for insurers and residents alike. Despite challenges, the Excess & Surplus (E&S) market is expected to continue growing, although at a slower pace when compared to recent years. As we move into 2025, small businesses may see modest…

A Florida homeowner is suing real estate brokerage eXp Realty and several of its executives, alleging the company allowed an agent to act as contractors on properties they represent, violating company policy. Filed in federal court in Miami, the lawsuit accuses eXp of fraud, conspiracy, and negligence, claiming over $700,000 in damages. According to HousingWire, eXp has called the claims…

Amid a soft but stable market, Andy Wood, Vice President, National Professional Liability Practice Leader, Burns & Wilcox, Chicago, IL, shares insights from the Eye on 2025 P&C Webinar on balancing growth, underwriting discipline, and why price isn’t the only factor in Professional Liability insurance. https://vimeo.com/1047143462/e6da62e385?share=copy For additional E&S intel, watch the full webinar recording here.

The insurance market faces a dynamic future, with a steady shift toward non-admitted markets, unpredictable CAT events and Liability concerns poised to reshape the landscape. Click below for quick insights into Personal, Commercial and Professional Insurance.

The Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation recently filed a lawsuit against Dallas-based architectural firm AECOM over construction plans that it claims were \"inadequate, inaccurate and defective.\" According to Fox59 News, the lawsuit alleges the architect responsible for the Julia M. Carson Transit Center in downtown Indianapolis did not properly account for the project’s archaeological work, only setting aside five days for…