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The owner of a 116-year-old building that partially collapsed earlier this year is taking legal action against the engineering company that allegedly failed to recognize that the building was unsafe, according to reports. The apartment building in Davenport, Iowa, partially collapsed on May 28, tragically killing three men and injuring several others, including one woman who needed a leg amputation…

During this webinar, our experts gathered for a discussion on the current state of the Cyber Liability market. Our panel explored cybersecurity controls, discussed claims examples, and provided tips for brokers and agents.   https://vimeo.com/864574556/afa5fa8144?share=copy

A homeowner in Connecticut is facing a dog bite claim that will not be covered by insurance after his agent allegedly failed to disclose the dog on his Homeowners Insurance application. Antonio Laires, who is being sued over an incident in which his dog reportedly bit a woman on her face, claims he did not realize that his pet was…

The title of this quarter’s overview and forecast could easily be: “Profitability Matters.” That is especially true in the Property space for both Personal and Commercial policies. The industry faces daily challenges from CAT storms and events, making every state subject to immediate loss from hurricanes, wildfires, and convective storms—defined as severe local storms associated with wind, thunder, lightning, heavy…

During this webinar, our experts gathered for an outlook into Q3, including high-level market overviews and insights. https://vimeo.com/845283560/f772266f72?share=copy

A well-known personal injury attorney in Colorado recently filed a malpractice lawsuit against his former accountant, claiming that tax preparation errors on a 2017 return led to severe underpayment to the IRS. The attorney, Frank Azar, is accusing Louisiana accountant Timothy McKey of mistakes that led to Azar underpaying his federal taxes by $716,000 and incurring $170,000 in legal expenses…

The social networking site Twitter is the target of a $250 million lawsuit recently filed by a group of 17 music publishers over alleged copyright infringements. According to a June 14 report from Forbes, the lawsuit was filed by the National Music Publishers’ Association and seeks up to $150,000 for each of the 1,700 songs that Twitter is claimed to…

In an increasingly litigious society, architects and engineers are among the professionals who face a consistent risk of being sued over alleged errors and other claims. To learn more about the importance of Architects & Engineers Insurance, Crain’s Content Studio spoke with Matt Baxter, Vice President, Broker, Professional Liability, Burns & Wilcox Brokerage. What are the greatest risks facing architects…

As artificial intelligence is increasingly integrated into the business landscape, experts are raising concerns over the risks it could introduce to data security — particularly with the rise of generative AI models such as ChatGPT. Forbes recently reported on how the platforms could affect the data privacy of businesses, and companies like Apple and Samsung have taken steps to prevent…

The state of the professional liability market for contractors includes both challenges and opportunities. While the market is generally stable, there has been a recent increase in the severity of claims which has increased the costs of settling them. Today claims regularly take one year or longer to finalize. Added pressure is placed on the market in the form of…

We have seen few changes in the Property & Casualty (P&C) marketplace from Q1 through Q2 of 2023, however, the broader picture is becoming clearer now that 2022 year-end financial filings are available. According to ALIRT Insurance Research, the discrepancy between Personal and Commercial Lines Composite underwriting is historically wide. Namely, the Personal Lines Composite combined ratio of 109 percent…

Global cyberattacks grew 38% between 2021 and 2022, and experts believe the risk will only continue to escalate. In the news, a steady stream of reports detail the myriad ways that sensitive data can be exposed — and show that the risk can come from outside an organization or within it. Earlier this month, Kris 6 News reported that a…