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Inside This Article: Researchers are anticipating above-average Atlantic hurricane activity in 2025. Hurricanes have caused more than $1.5 trillion in total damages since 1980, with an average cost of $23 billion per event. Property owners may overlook aspects of their Homeowners Insurance and Commercial Property Insurance that determine how hurricane damage would be covered, leaving them at risk for…

Inside This Article: An 82-year-old woman in Georgia was awarded over $4.2 million in relation to a 2020 incident in which she was attacked by her neighbor’s dog. Settlements for dog bites and other Personal Liability claims are on the rise as medical and legal costs continue to climb. The cost of dog bite-related injury claims increased 18.3% in…

Inside This Article: Many communities throughout the central United States were submerged after historic rainfall led to life-threatening flash floods. The Ohio River reached its highest crest since 1997, flooding storefronts in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Many homeowners do not have insurance coverage for flood damage because it is excluded under standard Homeowners Insurance policies. Private Flood Insurance policies can…

Key Takeaways: Rates are beginning to stabilize or even decline in some non-CAT areas. Market capacity remains healthy, particularly in non-admitted spaces, although often through layered placements, which are becoming more common. Carriers are increasing reliance on exclusions and higher deductibles to manage risk. Wildfire and convective storm risks are driving significant change in both Personal and Commercial Insurance.…

A heartbreaking accident in Twin Falls, Idaho, left a father paralyzed after attempting tricks on a backyard trampoline during a friend’s barbecue, KMVT reported. The devastating incident is a reminder of how quickly everyday moments can turn tragic—and the liability risks homeowners may face when someone is seriously injured on their property. “The incident is a…

Key Takeaways: Catastrophic (CAT) losses in 2024 are estimated at $113 billion, driving increased demand for flexible insurance solutions. California, coastal communities, and other regions at high risk for CAT events continue shifting to the Excess & Surplus (E&S) market, where customized solutions are more readily available. Roof depreciation schedules, exclusions, and buyback options are some of the creative…

In the clip below, Pamela Alphabet, Associate Vice President, Regional Practice Group Leader, Personal Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, Scottsdale, AZ, shares how rising claims from wildfires and storms are prompting new \"home hardening\" requirements for Residential Property Insurance. https://vimeo.com/1073991354/77f3840291?share=copy For more insights, watch the full P&C Market Outlook Q2 2025 webinar recording.

The Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance landscape is evolving, shaped by shifting market conditions, emerging risks, and changing carrier appetites. Watch the Burns & Wilcox P&C Market Outlook Q2 2025 webinar replay to gain valuable insights from industry leaders on the latest trends across the Commercial, Personal, and Professional Liability Insurance markets, including: Strategies for brokers and agents to succeed…

Inside This Article: Hailstorms are a growing threat in the U.S. and Canada, causing more frequent and severe losses for homeowners. One record-breaking hailstorm in Calgary generated 130,000 claims and nearly $2.8 billion in losses. Property damage caused by hail can be covered by Homeowners Insurance, but separate wind and hail deductibles typically apply. Percentage-based deductibles and roof settlement…

Discover key insights into California\'s challenging Homeowners Insurance market. In this clip from the Burns & Wilcox Residential Property Webinar, Ian Hanson, Associate Vice President, Underwriting Director, Personal Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, San Francisco, CA, breaks down market shifts, wildfire impacts, and how brokers can navigate the growing need for E&S solutions. Watch now > https://vimeo.com/1069249409/5487ba7d09?ts=0&share=copy What more Residential Property…

Convective storms are causing major shifts in the homeowners insurance market. In this clip from the Burns & Wilcox Residential Property Webinar, Kate Wright, Associate Vice President, Senior Regional Practice Group Leader, Personal Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, Indianapolis, IN, discusses the increasing impact of severe weather, rising insurance costs, and the movement toward E&S solutions for hard-to-place risks. Watch now…

The more details shared, the better the solution. In this clip from the Burns & Wilcox Residential Property Webinar, Berri Willis, Associate Vice President, Managing Director, Burns & Wilcox, Morehead City, NC, explains how providing key client information—such as price sensitivity and priorities—enables brokers to secure the most competitive coverage for hard-to-place homes. Watch now > https://vimeo.com/1069244579/9f93056f09?ts=0&share=copy Want more insights…