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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…

Stabilizing rates and increased competition are creating new opportunities in the Personal Insurance market. See how risk mitigation, rising high‑value home demand, and global coverage solutions are shaping coverage and placement strategies in Q2 2026.

Social inflation, rising loss severity, and increased competition are shaping the Commercial Insurance market in Q2 2026. Learn how selective underwriting, shifting carrier appetite, and creative coverage structures are influencing placement strategies.  

Moderating rates, expanding capacity, and increasing competition are setting the tone for the P&C market in Q2 2026. Learn how underwriting discipline, evolving risk dynamics, and expanded access to specialty and global markets are shaping coverage and pricing.  

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…

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…

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Inside This Article: Hail is now a leading driver of severe convective storm losses, according to Cotality’s latest storm risk report. Texas had the most hail losses of any state in 2025, with more than 235,000 homes experiencing hail damage. Insurers are increasingly implementing Wind and Hail Deductibles and Roof Settlement Schedules on Homeowners Insurance policies. Property owners should closely review policy terms to help…

Inside This Article: A partial structural collapse at an Illinois condominium complex in early March forced a full evacuation and prompted inspections of nearby buildings. Officials said early findings point to the failure of a support column in an underground garage. Habitational Insurance programs, including Commercial Property Insurance and Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance, can help cover building repairs and potential third-party liability…

Personal Insurance market conditions are presenting new opportunities for brokers and agents to secure broader coverage and more competitive terms for clients. In this clip from our Q2 P&C Market Outlook webinar, Kate Wright, Vice President, Senior Regional Practice Group Leader, Personal Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, Indianapolis, Indiana, discusses how increased carrier appetite and moderating rates are shaping placements across the…

The London market offers a high degree of flexibility, specialized expertise, and the ability to structure complex, multinational risks. In this clip from our Q2 P&C Market Outlook webinar, Declan Durkan, Managing Director, Non-Marine, Burns & Wilcox Global Solutions, London, United Kingdom, explains how these strengths support more tailored and effective placements. https://vimeo.com/1184126139/22494f288b?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci  

Stay ahead of changing market conditions with the Q2 P&C Insurance Outlook webinar recording, now available on demand. Featuring experts from Burns & Wilcox and the London market, this session provides insight into moderating rates, strong capacity, and underwriting discipline across Personal, Commercial, and Professional Liability Insurance—helping brokers and agents better serve their clients and secure more comprehensive coverage. Highlights include: Pricing, capacity,…