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Inside This Article: Nearly 1 million bottles of Kirkland Signature prosecco were recently recalled due to bottles breaking or shattering, including one reported injury. The large-scale beverage recall follows other recent food and drink recalls involving metal contamination and allergen risks. Product Recall Insurance and Product Liability Insurance can help companies pay for costly recall logistics and injury-related expenses. Additional safeguards such as Business Interruption…

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…

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

Inside This Article: A Florida jury recently awarded $11.3 million to a shopper who was injured in a Target parking lot. The case, in which the retailer was found to be 90% at fault, highlights how hazards like uneven curbs can lead to “nuclear” verdicts. Businesses with high foot traffic are at greater risk for slip-and-fall accidents, which are…

Inside This Article: A CT scanning lab in St. George, Utah, was built without the required lead-lined shielding and allegedly exposed more than two dozen staff at a neighboring clinic to excessive radiation levels for months, a lawsuit claims. The lawsuit accuses the construction firm, drywall company, and medical consulting firm of negligence and fraudulent concealment. Errors & Omissions…

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.

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.

Inside This Article: Thieves recently stole jewels valued at more than $100 million from the Louvre Museum in Paris. The French government did not carry insurance coverage on the jewels, which have not been found. Some business owners may not have theft coverage on their Commercial Property Insurance, which can be financially devastating in the event of a loss. …

Inside This Article: A ceiling collapse at Flyers Wings and Grill in Pine Hills, Florida, injured a woman while she was dining with her 2-year-old daughter, highlighting the unpredictable risks restaurants face. Hospitality industry liability claims are rising in frequency and cost, driven by higher medical and legal expenses, as well as increased litigation. Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance…

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…

Inside This Article: Major insurers are withdrawing from parts of Nevada and other regions due to growing wildfire risks, leaving many homeowners without coverage. State-backed “last-resort” insurance programs like California’s FAIR Plan offer limited protection for high-value homes. A new Atain-backed High-Value Homeowners Insurance program offered exclusively by Burns & Wilcox is designed specifically for catastrophe-exposed areas. Experts urge…