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Rooftop Fireworks Spark Apartment Fire, Leading Residents to Sue Owners

Rooftop Fireworks Spark Apartment Fire, Leading Residents to Sue Owners

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…

Property & Casualty Report: Q3/Q4 2023

Property & Casualty Report: Q3/Q4 2023

Despite the continued “flight toward profitability” for most carriers, moderation in both rate and capacity is occurring in many insurance sectors. Most rates are rising, but the level of increases is slowing. Capacity is generally available but often requires creativity. On the Casualty side, some classes remain stressed while carriers are competing for business in others. These and other trends…

P&C Market Outlook: Q4 2023

P&C Market Outlook: Q4 2023

During this webinar, our experts gathered for an outlook into Q4, including high-level market overviews and insights. https://vimeo.com/873830823/a60f420cfa?share=copy

Accident Involving Tanker Truck Carrying Pesticide Raises Environmental Hazard Concerns

Accident Involving Tanker Truck Carrying Pesticide Raises Environmental Hazard Concerns

A recent tanker truck accident in Fairchild, Wisconsin, raised alarms over possible wetland contamination after the truck rolled over onto the side of the road and spilled pesticide. The Sept. 17 incident occurred when the truck driver swerved to avoid a deer, WQOW reported. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources helped with the cleanup process and…

Man Sues Olive Garden Claiming Injury, Anguish After Finding Rodent Part in Soup

Man Sues Olive Garden Claiming Injury, Anguish After Finding Rodent Part in Soup

A man is taking legal action against the popular restaurant chain Olive Garden after alleging that he found a rat\'s foot in a spoonful of his minestrone soup during a March visit to the eatery’s Warren, Michigan, location. According to the lawsuit, the foot injured the inside of the diner’s mouth and caused him to get physically ill. [lgc_column grid=\"50\"…

Crane Accident Causes Injuries, Strikes Nearby Building

Crane Accident Causes Injuries, Strikes Nearby Building

A construction crane accident in New York City tragically injured 11 individuals and shut down traffic July 26 after the crane burst into flames 45 stories above ground. The top portion of the crane, which was lifting 16 tons of concrete at the time as it worked on a 54-story building in Midtown Manhattan, struck a neighboring building as it…

Property & Casualty Report: Q2/Q3 2023

Property & Casualty Report: Q2/Q3 2023

The title of this quarter’s overview and forecast could easily be: “Profitability Matters.” That is especially true in the Property space for both Personal and Commercial policies. The industry faces daily challenges from CAT storms and events, making every state subject to immediate loss from hurricanes, wildfires, and convective storms—defined as severe local storms associated with wind, thunder, lightning, heavy…

$250K Worth of Damages Sustained to Historic Home after Thieves Steal Copper Wiring

$250K Worth of Damages Sustained to Historic Home after Thieves Steal Copper Wiring

The historic Union Printers Home building in Colorado Springs, Colorado, sustained more than $250,000 in damages after thieves stripped the property of copper wiring and tubing on July 6. According to reports, a maintenance worker notified police of the theft in progress and two of the suspects were arrested as they left the building. The next day, additional suspects returned…

P&C Market Outlook: Q3 2023

P&C Market Outlook: Q3 2023

During this webinar, our experts gathered for an outlook into Q3, including high-level market overviews and insights. https://vimeo.com/845283560/f772266f72?share=copy

500 Thousand Gallons of Sewage Leaks Into River After Wastewater Plant Malfunction

500 Thousand Gallons of Sewage Leaks Into River After Wastewater Plant Malfunction

Approximately 500,000 gallons of wastewater that had not been fully treated leaked into the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, earlier this month after a malfunction at a sewage treatment facility. The incident, which began at Tryon Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, prompted officials to issue an advisory urging residents to avoid the waterway for 48 hours due…

Contractors Professional Liability Market Overview

Contractors Professional Liability Market Overview

The state of the professional liability market for contractors includes both challenges and opportunities. While the market is generally stable, there has been a recent increase in the severity of claims which has increased the costs of settling them. Today claims regularly take one year or longer to finalize. Added pressure is placed on the market in the form of…

Property & Casualty Report: Q1/Q2 2023

Property & Casualty Report: Q1/Q2 2023

We have seen few changes in the Property & Casualty (P&C) marketplace from Q1 through Q2 of 2023, however, the broader picture is becoming clearer now that 2022 year-end financial filings are available. According to ALIRT Insurance Research, the discrepancy between Personal and Commercial Lines Composite underwriting is historically wide. Namely, the Personal Lines Composite combined ratio of 109 percent…

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