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A Hot Work exclusion does not just affect coverage—it can signal important risk management requirements. In the clip below, Brittani Marrott, Manager, Commercial Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, Salt Lake City, Utah, explains how these exclusions encourage contractors to implement risk controls that can help prevent costly fire losses. https://vimeo.com/1202182375/0f725104f6?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

A subsidence claim does not always require contractor negligence to become a coverage issue. In this clip from our recent Construction Insurance webinar, Alex Fifelski, Broker, Burns & Wilcox, Brokerage Division, Atlanta, Georgia, explains how subsidence exclusions can leave contractors exposed when earth movement contributes to a loss. https://vimeo.com/1202183081/3ca2a457b1?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

One of the most dangerous construction coverage gaps can be hidden in the fine print. In this clip, David Gross, Vice President, Managing Director, Broker, Casualty, Burns & Wilcox, Brokerage Division, North Dallas, TX, highlights the risks behind Action Over claims and why a closer review of endorsements can help uncover issues before they turn into serious problems. https://vimeo.com/1202181526/43de2cc8ef?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Seemingly minor changes in policy language can create significant coverage gaps for Construction risks. In this webinar, Burns & Wilcox experts discuss key terms, conditions, and exclusions that can influence underwriting decisions and claim outcomes, including action-over, subcontractor exclusions, hot work operations, subsidence exposures, residential limitations, and work height restrictions. Featured experts: David Gross, Vice President, Managing Director, Broker, Casualty, Burns &…

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…

Inside This Article: A semi-trailer crash in Michigan earlier this year spilled about 26,000 pounds of plastic pellets across 11 miles of roadway. The polystyrene plastic “nurdles” were also found in the Kalamazoo River following the release, which included an additional spill during towing. The nurdles sank into the river sediment, making full recovery challenging and costly. A recent report found hazardous…

Key Takeaways While the P&C market is softening and rates are moderating as capacity expands, underwriters remain selective, requiring well-structured submissions to secure optimal terms. Carrier capacity is strong across most lines, with specialty solutions and improved risk mitigation enhancing options for complex and hard-to-place risks. Most Commercial sectors show stable pricing, though litigation and rising loss severity continue to pressure underwriting and…

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: 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: A CT scanning lab in St. George, Utah, was built without the required lead-lined shielding and allegedly exposed more than two dozen staff at a neighboring clinic to excessive radiation levels for months, a lawsuit claims. The lawsuit accuses the construction firm, drywall company, and medical consulting firm of negligence and fraudulent concealment. Errors & Omissions…

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.