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Key Takeaways: Liquor Liability remains one of the most challenging coverages in the Hospitality market, driven by reduced carrier capacity, tightening limits, and ongoing rate pressure. Jurisdictional differences continue to drive underwriting outcomes, particularly for Liquor Liability risks in areas with strict dram shop laws, such as South Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana, and Washington, D.C. Emerging exposures, including human trafficking, THC/CBD beverages,…

Short-term and vacation rentals can create unique coverage considerations. In this clip from our recent Hospitality Insurance webinar, Nick Caletri, Senior Underwriter, Commercial Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, New Orleans, LA, explains how factors such as occupancy, ownership structure, and carrier guidelines can influence whether a risk is placed in the personal or commercial market. https://vimeo.com/1219665578/26c42ac678?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

New hospitality trends are bringing new liability concerns. In this short clip from our recent Hospitality Insurance webinar, Ashley Poe, Associate Managing Director, Underwriter, Commercial Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, Charlotte, NC, explores how CBD and THC beverages, virtual reality attractions, and other emerging exposures are reshaping risks in the hospitality industry and creating important coverage conversations for brokers and agents. https://vimeo.com/1219667793/9b5e39e769?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Opportunities are emerging in the hotel sector. In this clip from our recent Hospitality Insurance webinar, Nicholas Enriquez, Associate Managing Director, Burns & Wilcox Brokerage, Scottsdale, AZ, discusses renewed carrier appetite for hotel risks, key underwriting considerations, and what brokers and agents should watch as market conditions evolve. https://vimeo.com/1219665964/c0bd9c711f?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Hospitality risks remain among the most challenging classes to place due to evolving liability exposures, capacity constraints, and varying underwriting requirements across jurisdictions and risk profiles. In this webinar, Burns & Wilcox experts discuss market conditions, Liquor Liability, and emerging exposures such as CBD and THC beverages, virtual reality venues, guest safety risks, and vacation rentals. They also share risk management best practices and submission strategies that…

Inside This Article: A nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak reportedly involving Taylor Farms lettuce served at Taco Bell has prompted multiple lawsuits. The outbreak has surpassed 22,000 confirmed or suspected cases across 47 states. Products Liability Insurance can help protect businesses against covered claims alleging bodily injury caused by contaminated food. Companies that produce or sell food are also encouraged to purchase Product Recall Insurance and review documentation protocols and…

Key Takeaways Rate trends are diverging across the Property & Casualty (P&C) marketplace, with rapidly decelerating Property pricing and continued moderation in most Liability lines. Property market conditions continue to improve, supported by recent mild catastrophe activity and favorable outcomes from the July 1 reinsurance renewals, although pricing and capacity remain highly sensitive to regional weather patterns and future catastrophic events. …

Softening Property rates, catastrophe exposures, and evolving underwriting priorities are creating new challenges and opportunities across the insurance marketplace. Watch the Q3 2026 P&C Market Outlook recording for expert insights on: Property market conditions and weather-driven trends Casualty market competition and changing carrier appetite Professional Liability developments, including Cyber, D&O, EPLI, and AI-related exposures Strategies for building stronger submissions and…

Inside This Article: A recent lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse seeks over $1.5 million in damages after a customer allegedly slipped on spilled mashed potatoes. Employee training and documentation can play a critical role when responding to slip-and-fall claims. Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance can help businesses respond to third-party bodily injury allegations. Rising claim severity is prompting many businesses to…

Inside This Article: Construction defect lawsuits are creating growing financial pressure for some of the nation\'s largest homebuilders, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report. Labor shortages, rising costs, and accelerated construction schedules may contribute to defect-related risks. Construction defect lawsuits often name contractors, architects, engineers, and other professionals, all of whom typically need to carry Commercial General Liability…

Why It Matters: Construction risk extends well beyond jobsite injuries and physical damage. Design decisions, subcontractor errors, and project management oversights can create liability exposures that may not become apparent until months or years after a project is completed. While construction firms typically carry Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance to cover third-party property damage and bodily injuries, many losses in this industry stem from…

Inside This Article: A $19 million Denver Zoo sea lion habitat project is at the center of a lawsuit alleging design and construction failures. The lawsuit alleges multiple defects in the recently opened habitat, including improper water levels, leaks, and cracking. Architects & Engineers (A&E) Professional Liability Insurance plays a key role when claims arise from alleged design errors or failure…