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Disney Springs Restaurant Lawsuit Stems from Diner’s Allergic Reaction
The husband of a woman who had a severe allergic reaction last year after eating at a Disney Springs restaurant is suing the company for more than $50,000 in a wrongful death lawsuit that claims the server \"guaranteed\" the woman\'s food was allergen-free. The woman, a doctor from New York who had a severe allergy to nuts and dairy products,
Babe Ruth Shatters Another Record: Jersey Hits $24 Million at Auction
A jersey worn by Babe Ruth recently sold for more than $24 million and broke the record for the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever sold at auction, according to reports. The baseball legend wore the jersey on Oct. 1, 1923, when he made his famous \"called shot,\" pointing to a flagpole at center right field before hitting a
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A boat fire spread through a marina on the Mohawk River in Alplaus, New York, after a docked pontoon boat ignited, Authorities are still investigating the cause of the Aug. 13 blaze, which destroyed several boats at the Mohawk Valley marina and damaged other vessels, News10 reported. “It is certainly an unfortunate situation,” said Michael Dearness Associate Manager, Ocean Marine,…
As medical spas continue to grow in the U.S. and Canada, one type of service appears to be in high demand: weight loss treatments. With well-known drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy in short supply in many areas, some medspas have been filling the gap by offering semaglutide injections to their customers. Recent reports highlight medspas in Iowa, Missouri and other…
Demand for office space is on the rise, possibly indicating that the bottom of the commercial office space market has passed, and a rebound is underway, Property Casualty 360 recently reported. Data from real estate tech platform VTS shows that demand for new commercial office space started rising in late 2022 and recently hit its 12th consecutive month of year-over-year…
Communities from Florida to the Northeast are recovering from the effects of Hurricane Debby, which brought flooding rain and multiple tornadoes from Florida to the Northeast. Earlier this year, forecasts predicted an above average, or even record-breaking number of storms in 2024, due in part to unusually high ocean temperatures and the effects of La Niña, NBC News reported. For…
Whatcom County road in Lynden, Washington, was stained bright red the evening of July 10 when about 100 trays of raspberries from Enfield Farms spilled from a truck. An entire lane was blocked for nearly two hours while locals jumped in to help with the cleanup. Not only did state troopers cite the truck driver for…
Wildfire season in the U.S. and Canada has had an alarming start this year, with recent wildfires already burning over 1 million acres in Oregon, destroying up to half of the structures in the Canadian town of Jasper, and currently threatening a growing swath of Northern California as firefighters battle the Park Fire, which is the state\'s largest wildfire of…
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As flooding risks continue to grow across the U.S. and beyond, finding the right Flood Insurance policy is essential for property owners. To learn more about Flood Insurance, we spoke with Brad Turner, Vice President, National Product Manager, Flood, Burns & Wilcox, Morehead City, North Carolina. What are some of today\'s greatest risks regarding Flood Insurance? B.T.: The lack of…
While demand for Cyber Insurance continues to grow, the current soft market is expected to continue into at least 2025. With new entrants on the carrier side and consistent but manageable demand from the market, downward pressure on rates remains. This market softness has evolved over the last two years after an initial increase in cyber events during COVID-19 and…
Modeling plays a significant role in the E&S Property market. In our latest webinar, Jonathan Mortimer, E&S Distribution Leader, Millennial Specialty Insurance, discusses modifiers that factor into assessing CAT Insurance risks. https://vimeo.com/1006982209/971816ec54?share=copy
The 2024 wildfire season has already seen extreme activity. Nick Lauria, Chief Fire Operations Officer, Vice President of Operations, Wildfire Defense Systems, shares what is expected for the rest of the year. https://vimeo.com/1007062516/c3b1f66635?share=copy
What does the future hold for the E&S Property Market? Chris Siegel, Associate Vice President, Managing Director, South Florida, Burns & Wilcox, Orlando, Florida, weighs in on anticipated CAT Insurance pricing and capacity changes. https://vimeo.com/1006987858/2678790cae?ts=0&share=copy
It has been a devastating wildfire season across the western United States. Fast-moving blazes have forced thousands of people to evacuate, destroyed homes and scorched millions of acres of land. In other parts of the country, catastrophic flooding has ravaged homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Extreme heat, tornadoes and hurricanes also remain serious threats. In our Extreme Weather and CAT Insurance webinar,…
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