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Inside This Article: Two “spyder” cranes came crashing down onto a scaffolding outside a 12-story building that was under construction. No injuries were reported related to the incident, which occurred just a day after a partial stop-work order at the site was rescinded. This type of incident could lead to reputational damage as well as costly lawsuits, which can…

Watch below as Connor Farquharson, Manager, Commercial Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, breaks down today’s evolving Commercial Insurance landscape—where some markets are softening while others, like Transportation and Liquor Liability, continue to harden nationwide. https://vimeo.com/1073993370/1b7518d264?ts=0&share=copy For more insights, watch the full P&C Market Outlook Q2 2025 webinar recording.

Inside This Article: Heavy rains were likely to blame for a third-floor balcony collapse in Los Angeles involving four individuals and a dog. Balcony collapses are rare but can also happen when structural integrity is compromised due to age, poor construction or overloading. Such incidents at housing complexes can cause catastrophic injuries, potentially leading to lawsuits and significant repair…

Key Takeaways: The U.S. Hospitality Insurance market remains hard, with Liquor Liability coverage tightening across most states. Social media marketing can significantly impact a business\'s insurability. Liquor sales exceeding 50% of revenue make coverage harder to obtain, reinforcing the need for diversified income streams. Liquor Liability insurance is not a one-size-fits-all policy and must be customized to each business\'s…

INSIDE THIS ARTICLE: A $125,000 Bobcat skid steer was stolen from a plumbing and general construction business in Detroit leaving a “heartbreaking” loss for the small business. Construction thefts are on the rise and may be more likely to occur when equipment is left unattended at jobsites overnight. Insurance policies that can help construction companies recover from theft include…

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  

Mandi Bitterlin, Senior Underwriter, Commercial Insurance, Kansas City, KS, explores emerging trends in the hospitality industry, from immersive rotational theme bars to the rise of mobile bars and to-go cocktails. With these innovations come new insurance challenges. https://vimeo.com/1056905876/b5509f4348?ts=0&share=copy For more expert insights, watch the full Hospitality Insurance webinar recording here.

Aaron Pfister, Associate Managing Director, Underwriter, Commercial Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, Scottsdale, AZ, explains how insurance brokers can go beyond the basics to be true risk advisors for their bar, restaurant, and hospitality clients—conducting on-site inspections, analyzing social media, and understanding clientele to better secure coverage. https://vimeo.com/1056904969/ca0e026663?ts=0&share=copy For more expert insights, watch the full Hospitality Insurance webinar here.

Bars, restaurants, and other hospitality businesses are increasingly seeking insurance coverage from Excess and Surplus (E&S) markets, particularly for Liquor Liability. Watch our latest webinar for insights on: Factors prompting admitted carriers to withdraw from the hospitality sector. Common exclusions in policies that can lead to significant coverage issues during claims. The importance of aligning a business\'s social media posts…

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…

A catering company in Missouri is facing at least four lawsuits after an E. coli outbreak sickened more than 100 individuals, including multiple students from schools in St. Louis County. The outbreak was initially linked to five different events catered by the company between Nov. 6-9, including two school band events, two funerals and a veterans’ event, KSDK-TV reported. [lgc_column…

Construction companies face numerous risks in their daily operations: defects due to a subcontractor cutting corners, accidents at the work site, and even cyber threats and pollution incidents. To learn about how Construction Insurance policies can help them mitigate these threats, we spoke with Anthony​​​​ Kobets, Senior Broker, Commercial Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, Kansas City, Kansas. What are some of…