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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…

Inside This Article: A judge issued a default judgment in favor of an Ohio confectionery business after a contractor failed to respond to claims tied to a 2024 demolition incident, WFMJ-TV reported. The lawsuit alleged that debris from a nearby building teardown damaged a neighboring business and equipment, with another establishment also reporting impacts. Contractors performing demolition work face significant third-party…

Inside This Article: Wagner SprayTech has recalled more than 700,000 power steamers after receiving at least 156 reports of overheating and hot water release, including more than 50 burn injuries. The recall comes just weeks after another large-scale steam cleaner recall by Dupray, whose product was linked to 15 reports of boiler ruptures and four injuries. Consumer bodily injury claims can…

Inside This Article: A couple in Tennessee recently filed a lawsuit against a restaurant after allegedly being injured when decorative antlers mounted on a wall fell on them. The hospitality industry is seeing an increase in the frequency and severity of injury claims. Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance can respond to customer injury incidents but may not keep pace with…

Inside This Article: A Washington state school district has sued a builder and architect over alleged defects that forced the closure of a new $18 million elementary school. Problems reported included electrical shocks, water intrusion, floorboard gaps, and other issues that led to relocating more than 500 students. The allegations highlight the importance of Construction Insurance policies including Architects & Engineers…

Inside This Article: Nearly 1 million bottles of Kirkland Signature prosecco were recently recalled due to bottles breaking or shattering, including one reported injury. The large-scale beverage recall follows other recent food and drink recalls involving metal contamination and allergen risks. Product Recall Insurance and Product Liability Insurance can help companies pay for costly recall logistics and injury-related expenses. Additional safeguards such as Business Interruption…

A fire forces a neighborhood restaurant to close for months. While Property Insurance helps cover repairs to the dining room and kitchen and replace damaged equipment, the owner had no protection for lost revenue, ongoing expenses, or payroll. In this short video, Bonnie Steen, Regional Vice President, Managing Director, Burns & Wilcox, New Orleans, Louisiana, explains how Business Income Insurance can help restaurants…

Carrier appetites, pricing strategies, and risk management are all shifting in today’s Commercial Insurance market. Explore how inflation, CAT events, and technology are reshaping coverage—and see how Burns & Wilcox delivers exclusive solutions for complex risks.

Inside This Article: A ceiling collapse at Flyers Wings and Grill in Pine Hills, Florida, injured a woman while she was dining with her 2-year-old daughter, highlighting the unpredictable risks restaurants face. Hospitality industry liability claims are rising in frequency and cost, driven by higher medical and legal expenses, as well as increased litigation. Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance…

Key Takeaways: A “softening hard market” is shaping the current landscape, with some sectors seeing rate relief. Inflation and underwriting discipline remain central themes. The E&S market continues to demonstrate significant growth. WSIA recently reported total surplus lines premium reached $46.2 billion for the first six months of 2025—a 13.2% increase over the same period in 2024. Property rates…

The hospitality industry is facing challenges due to a tightening insurance market, which is a result of increasing claim costs and the withdrawal of many admitted carriers. To gain insights into how Excess & Surplus (E&S) insurance is responding to these issues, we spoke with Aaron Pfister, Associate Managing Director and Underwriter at Burns & Wilcox in Scottsdale, Arizona. Why…

Inside This Article: Nearly 3.85 million BowFlex adjustable dumbbells are being recalled after reports that the weight plates can detach during use, causing injuries. Of the 337 incident reports, at least 111 injuries have occurred, including concussions, broken toes, and contusions, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. \' The recall could trigger product liability claims against Johnson Health…