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Inside This Article: A California landlord faces lawsuits from the city of Oakland and seven tenants after both elevators at a six-story apartment building were out of service for 52 consecutive days. The lawsuits also allege pest issues and other safety hazards that affected elderly and disabled residents. Lawsuit-related expenses could be covered by Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance, Excess Liability…

Key Takeaways: Liquor Liability remains one of the most challenging coverages in the Hospitality market, driven by reduced carrier capacity, tightening limits, and ongoing rate pressure. Jurisdictional differences continue to drive underwriting outcomes, particularly for Liquor Liability risks in areas with strict dram shop laws, such as South Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana, and Washington, D.C. Emerging exposures, including human trafficking, THC/CBD beverages,…

Hospitality risks remain among the most challenging classes to place due to evolving liability exposures, capacity constraints, and varying underwriting requirements across jurisdictions and risk profiles. In this webinar, Burns & Wilcox experts discuss market conditions, Liquor Liability, and emerging exposures such as CBD and THC beverages, virtual reality venues, guest safety risks, and vacation rentals. They also share risk management best practices and submission strategies that…

Inside This Article: A recent crane collapse at a Fort Lauderdale YMCA construction site sent equipment partially into the road just feet from a passing driver. Improperly secured loads, inadequate crane stabilization, loads near or above capacity, and wind are among the most common conditions that contribute to crane incidents. Damage to the project or surrounding property can lead to costly…

Scenario 1: A construction company is facing a $10 million lawsuit from a global biotech firm alleging faulty workmanship at its manufacturing facility caused extensive water leaks, mold, and structural issues. RELATED STATS: This is an example that water damage is not always caused by weather. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners indicates that non-weather-related water damage for commercial properties…

Inside This Article: A nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak reportedly involving Taylor Farms lettuce served at Taco Bell has prompted multiple lawsuits. The outbreak has surpassed 22,000 confirmed or suspected cases across 47 states. Products Liability Insurance can help protect businesses against covered claims alleging bodily injury caused by contaminated food. Companies that produce or sell food are also encouraged to purchase Product Recall Insurance and review documentation protocols and…

Abundant capacity, decelerating Property rates, and increasing competition are defining the P&C market in Q3 2026. Explore the trends shaping underwriting, coverage, and pricing.

Commercial Insurance market conditions are becoming increasingly competitive, creating new opportunities across many lines of business. Click through for highlights on Property and Casualty trends, specialty solutions, capacity deployment, and coverage strategies shaping the second half of 2026.

Key Takeaways Rate trends are diverging across the Property & Casualty (P&C) marketplace, with rapidly decelerating Property pricing and continued moderation in most Liability lines. Property market conditions continue to improve, supported by recent mild catastrophe activity and favorable outcomes from the July 1 reinsurance renewals, although pricing and capacity remain highly sensitive to regional weather patterns and future catastrophic events. …

Inside This Article: Two major warehouse fires that erupted in California within the span of a week caused significant physical damage and raised environmental concerns. Officials are investigating the causes of both fires as cleanup efforts move forward. Property damage, business interruption, and environmental impacts can be covered by insurance policies including Commercial Property Insurance and Site Pollution Liability Insurance. Accurate property…

Continued rate softening and the return of admitted market capacity is reshaping the Personal Insurance market. In our recent P&C Market Outlook webinar, Ryan Connolly, Regional Practice Group Leader, Personal Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, Nashville, Tennessee, discussed why carriers are approaching technical rate floors and what that could mean for market conditions in the months ahead. Watch a highlight from…

As the Commercial Insurance market continues to evolve, maintaining accurate property valuations has never been more important. In our recent P&C Market Outlook webinar, William Briscoe, Vice President, Alabama & Mississippi, Managing Director, Burns & Wilcox, Birmingham, Alabama, discussed why underwriting discipline and valuation integrity continue to drive the best outcomes in today\'s market. Watch a highlight from the discussion…