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Inside This Article: A three-alarm fire at Baltimore’s historic “Castle on Keswick” building caused extensive water damage that destroyed wedding gowns and other property at Jill Andrews Gowns. The loss included client-owned items stored for fittings and alterations, raising concerns over who is financially responsible for damaged heirlooms. Commercial Property Insurance may not cover customers’ belongings, making specialized policies…

Scott Higgins, Executive Vice President, Commercial Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, breaks down why Property pricing is trending downward for well-controlled risks, General Liability remains largely stable, and Transportation continues to face persistent pricing pressure. See what’s ahead in this Commercial Insurance Outlook excerpt from the Eye on 2026 P&C Webinar. https://vimeo.com/1153010452/f0cfe33b24?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci  

Kick off the new year with fresh insights into the Property & Casualty insurance market. Watch the Burns & Wilcox Eye on 2026 webinar recording for expert perspectives on how 2025 shaped market conditions—and what’s ahead for Personal, Commercial, and Professional Liability Insurance in 2026. Topics discussed include: Reinsurance trends influencing pricing and capacity Emerging risks and the impact of technology and AI on…

Whether it is a small storefront or a sprawling distribution center, every commercial property faces risks such as burst pipes, electrical fires, or storm damage that could disrupt operations and result in major financial setbacks. To learn how Commercial Property Insurance can help business owners protect their assets, we spoke with Barry Whitton, Managing Director, Broker, Property, Burns & Wilcox, Brokerage Division,…

Flooding is the nation’s most frequent and expensive natural disaster, affecting property owners from coastal cities to inland towns alike. Even a few inches of water can cause catastrophic damage, disrupt operations, and leave homeowners and business owners facing massive repair expenses. To learn more about Flood Insurance and new products reshaping the marketplace, we spoke with Brad Turner, Vice President, National Product…

Key Takeaways The Property market is softening: rates are down, terms are broader, deductibles are lower, and capacity is expanding. The Casualty market remains firm, with rising rates and tighter terms driven by social inflation and nuclear verdicts. Catastrophic perils—especially wildfire and wind—continue to drive demand for specialized solutions such as Wrap programs, wind pools, and deductible buy-downs. Ordinance & Law, Equipment Breakdown, and Habitability Insurance are often…

A hailstorm strikes an auto dealership, damaging vehicles on the lot and a customer’s SUV in for service. In this short video, Mandi Bitterlin, Director, Commercial Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, Kansas City, Kansas, shares how the right Garagekeepers coverage could have turned this costly situation into a customer service win. https://vimeo.com/1140168759/bcf4d2e132?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

From navigating key endorsements and exclusions—like pollution and dog breed restrictions—to proactively reviewing lease agreements and carrier requirements, Nicholas Freeman, Associate Managing Director, Broker, Casualty, Burns & Wilcox, Brokerage Division, North Dallas, Texas, explains how upfront information and clear communication can help unlock broader coverage options and streamline the General Liability quoting process for Habitational properties. https://vimeo.com/1139408968/94aabea6c0?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Teresa Cowper, Broker, Property, Burns & Wilcox, Brokerage Division, Atlanta, Georgia, shares insights on how windfall markets are reshaping Habitational Insurance. Watch now to learn how innovative solutions—including wind deductible buy-downs—can help minimize out-of-pocket costs and maximize protection in a softening market. https://vimeo.com/1139407961/f1c8f19247?fl=ip&fe=ec

The right wholesale partner makes all the difference. Chelsie Tysdal, Associate Managing Director, Underwriter, Commercial Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, Woodland Hills, California, explains how Wrap coverage—paired with leak detection and regular inspections—helped secure coverage for a high-risk Habitational property with a history of water damage claims. https://vimeo.com/1139409688/a8e3985de5?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Gain timely insights into the evolving Habitational Insurance market with our latest on-demand webinar. This session delivers updates on market trends, emerging risks, and creative E&S solutions for challenging exposures. https://vimeo.com/1139052191/0d0ea829a4?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

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.