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Summer is Here: Boat Owners Should Reevaluate Insurance Coverage
A 44-year-old woman was tragically killed after being ejected from a boat that hit a dock on Black Creek in Clay County, Florida, on June 14. The boat was being driven by the woman’s friend Steve Brookins, familiar to many as the drummer in the ‘70s rock band 38 Special, who was injured in the crash and hospitalized, according to
Self-Serve and Swim-Up Pool Bars Make a Splash this Summer
Hotels, resorts and water parks in Michigan could soon be serving guests at “swim-up” pool bars thanks to new bills recently signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The legislation, approved June 14, applies to establishments that already have a liquor license and requires them to have lifeguards on duty and adhere to specific guidelines on drink containers, building materials,
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P&C Market Outlook: Q3 2022 Tuesday, July 14 at 1:30 PM ET Please join us for a market outlook as we begin the third quarter of 2022. This panel discussion will include insights into the following areas: Commercial Property, Cyber Liability, and Coastal Properties. Featured Experts: Anella Niewenhous, Associate Vice President, Regional Practice Group Leader, Personal Insurance, Burns & Wilcox,…
About 15,000 pounds of hot dog filler spilled onto the highway near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 20 when the driver of a semitractor-trailer lost control of the vehicle and crashed onto the shoulder. The tractor-trailer hit several trees and overturned, leaving the driver and a passenger with minor injuries and a portion of Interstate 70 covered in the pink slime. According…
Strict “anti-party” measures were recently rolled out by Airbnb in an effort to reduce unauthorized parties at vacation rental homes during the summer holidays. The efforts include restrictions on one- and two-night reservations and having guests affirm that they understand the party ban and could face legal action if they do not comply, CNN reported. [lgc_column grid=\"50\" tablet_grid=\"50\" mobile_grid=\"100\" last=\"false\"]First…
Two separate construction accidents in Boston recently caused a stoppage on projects by the region’s largest construction company. According to reports, Suffolk Construction halted work at multiple job sites on May 6 in order to “reinforce safety awareness” after multiple workers were hurt when a former power plant under construction collapsed May 4, followed by an accident at another job…
A famous portrait of Marilyn Monroe painted in 1964 by Andy Warhol recently sold at auction for over $195 million, setting records for the most expensive piece of 20th century art ever sold and the highest amount paid for a piece of American artwork. The May 9 sale of the vibrant silkscreen, titled \"Shot Sage Blue Marilyn,\" also made history…
Two unoccupied homes in the Outer Banks collapsed into the ocean on May 10, with dramatic video footage showing one of the houses get rapidly swept away after the wooden stilts holding it up broke apart. The other home collapsed only hours earlier, spreading debris across a wide path and leading officials to close area beaches due to the risk…
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While the Energy insurance industry remains in a hard market, much has changed in the last 12 months. Buoyed by the war in Ukraine, the price of oil has risen from $70 to well over $110 as of June 27, global oil production and consumption has climbed to pre-pandemic levels, and rig activity is up significantly. Most oil producers are…
During this webinar, we were joined by industry experts for a discussion on the Energy market in the U.S. and Canada. They provided insights into oil, gas, renewables, and the impacts of current events. https://vimeo.com/723507377/374f273677
Below we highlight the top 5 trending intel topics in June 2022. 1. Flood Insurance Flood Modeling & Insurance Perspectives [lgc_column grid=\"20\" tablet_grid=\"20\" mobile_grid=\"100\" last=\"false\"][/lgc_column][lgc_column grid=\"80\" tablet_grid=\"80\" mobile_grid=\"100\" last=\"false\"]The U.S. Flood insurance market is being completely revamped with the launch of the National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) risk rating 2.0, which applies risk modeling technology to evaluate exposure. Simultaneously the…
Design errors & omissions and evolving technology are among the most pressing challenges faced by today’s architects, engineers, general contractors, and other design professionals. To learn more about their need for Architects & Engineers Insurance, we spoke with Tameka Livatino, Underwriting Director, Professional Liability, Burns & Wilcox, Chicago, Illinois. What are some of the greatest risks facing architects and engineers…
The U.S. Flood insurance market is being completely revamped with the launch of the National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) risk rating 2.0, which applies risk modeling technology to evaluate exposure. Simultaneously the market is challenged by double-digit inflationary percentage increases, and the adverse impact of climate change leading to warmer ocean temperatures and more severe catastrophic storms. Against this backdrop…
During this webinar, Burns & Wilcox Brokerage experts met for a discussion on the state of the construction market, including commentary on primary, excess and NY construction markets. We also discussed current challenges and available specialty solutions, as well as what is needed for a quality submission. https://vimeo.com/714499485/39061997cf
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