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The husband of a woman who had a severe allergic reaction last year after eating at a Disney Springs restaurant is suing the company for more than $50,000 in a wrongful death lawsuit that claims the server \"guaranteed\" the woman\'s food was allergen-free. The woman, a doctor from New York who had a severe allergy to nuts and dairy products,…

Product contamination, misuse and recalls are among the risks associated with manufacturing and distribution operations. To learn about the insurance policies that can help companies protect themselves, we spoke with John Heaner, Associate Vice President, Regional Director, Commercial Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, Tampa, Florida. What are some of the greatest risks today in manufacturing and distribution? J.H.: The greatest risk…

Food recalls in the U.S. are on the rise, reaching a new high since the pandemic began and reversing the previous trend of decline, according to reports. In total, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration together recorded 313 food recalls and public health alerts in 2023, compared to 289 and 286 in 2022 and…

The U.S. is faced with an apartment shortage that is expected to get worse before it gets better. This is placing significant stress on the Habitational Insurance market with high demand for rental housing. According to the National Multifamily Housing Council and the National Apartment Association, the U.S. will need an additional 4.3 million apartments between now and 2035 to…

A lawsuit filed Feb. 1 against the makers of the highly sought-after Stanley insulated cup accuses the company of failing to disclose the presence of lead in its popular tumbler. The lawsuit, brought by consumers in California and filed as a potential class-action case, claims Stanley parent company Pacific Market International concealed their use of lead in the tumblers until…

During the Habitational Insurance Market webinar, our own Kevin Cuyler joined us to provide updates on the current state of the marketplace. Watch highlights from the discussion below. https://vimeo.com/915342304/25a6a4edd4?share=copy

During this webinar, our own Jake Miller joined us to discuss the current state of the Habitational Insurance Market. Watch highlights from the discussion below. https://vimeo.com/915340539/a1a0053495?share=copy

During our Habitational Insurance Market webinar, our own Nicholas Freeman joined us to provide tips for brokers and agents facing challenges in the marketplace. Watch a highlight from the discussion below. https://vimeo.com/915333303/d79c637867?share=copy

During this webinar, our experts met for a discussion on the current state of the Habitational insurance market. Watch as they explore current challenges and provide tips for brokers and agents on how to be successful in providing solutions for their clients. https://vimeo.com/914913271/243f209a8e?share=copy

Residents of an apartment complex in Atlanta, Georgia, that was severely damaged in a three-alarm fire on Nov. 10 have filed a class-action lawsuit against the building owners, claiming the owners failed to maintain the property’s fire suppression system and allowed access to the roof, where the fire began. The devastating blaze that destroyed most of the Reserve at LaVista…

More than 70 million candy products that contain rolling liquid dispensers were recently recalled due to the risk of choking. The two products separately recalled — 145,800 Cocco Candy Rolling Candy dispensers and 70 million of the Candy Dynamics Slime Licker Sour Rolling Liquid Candy — contain a roller ball mechanism that dispenses liquid. According to the U.S. Consumer Product…