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Inside This Article: Many homeowners affected by the Los Angeles wildfires last year have been unable to rebuild after realizing their insurance limits are not sufficient for current rebuilding costs. Rising construction expenses and high demand following disasters are increasing the risk of underinsurance nationwide. Inspections, valuation updates, and reviews of limits, endorsements, and home upgrades can help prevent…

Improving CAT conditions, advanced modeling, and renewed capacity are reshaping Personal Insurance for 2026. See how risk-mitigated homes, smarter underwriting, and solutions like Parametric Flood Insurance are helping manage exposure and support sustainable pricing in our Personal Insurance 2026 Forecast SlideShare.  

Moderating rates, expanding capacity, and disciplined underwriting are setting the 2026 tone for Property & Casualty Insurance. See what is shaping the year ahead in our P&C 2026 Forecast SlideShare.  

Key Takeaways The E&S P&C market is in a strong position, supported by disciplined underwriting and strong carrier appetite. The E&S marketplace has recorded 14 consecutive years of premium growth, with Casualty lines representing the majority of direct premiums written. Social inflation, nuclear verdicts, and litigation funding continue to influence underwriting and pricing decisions, while tort reform in select states is beginning to…

After a year of record-setting wildfires and an unusually quiet wind and hurricane season, Bill Gatewood, Executive Vice President, Personal Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, shares why Personal Insurance may be shifting back to a more “traditional” pattern. Watch this Personal Insurance Outlook from our recent Eye on 2026 P&C webinar. https://vimeo.com/1152984369/3226c59216?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…

Inside This Article: Kansas City is considering an ordinance that would allow residents to register their homes as short-term rentals during major events such as the World Cup. The proposal aims to expand lodging options to accommodate the expected influx of fans while giving homeowners a chance to benefit economically. Short-term rentals may not be covered by standard Homeowners…

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…

Inside This Article: A Superman #1 comic book discovered in an attic recently sold for more than $9 million. Fine art sales have also broken new records in recent weeks, including a Gustav Klimt painting and a Frida Kahlo self-portrait. High-value collectibles require special insurance coverage under a Personal Articles Floater, as Homeowners Insurance policies would not typically have…

Homeowners face new challenges as inflation, CAT events, and stricter underwriting reshape the Personal Insurance market. Click below to see how risk management strategies and exclusive Burns & Wilcox solutions can help protect what matters most.

Strict underwriting, CAT-weather volatility, and inflation are shaping a “softening hard market” in Property & Casualty. See how E&S growth, capacity trends, and technology are driving change in Q4 2025 in the SlideShare below.

Key Takeaways: A “softening hard market” is shaping the current landscape, with some sectors seeing rate relief. Inflation and underwriting discipline remain central themes. The E&S market continues to demonstrate significant growth. WSIA recently reported total surplus lines premium reached $46.2 billion for the first six months of 2025—a 13.2% increase over the same period in 2024. Property rates…