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‘World’s Most Valuable’ Whisky Sells at Auction for $2.7 Million

‘World’s Most Valuable’ Whisky Sells at Auction for $2.7 Million

A bottle of the “world’s most valuable” whisky sold for $2.7 million at Sotheby’s on November 18. The Macallan Valerio Adami 1926 is one of just 40 bottles filled in 1986 after the liquor aged for six decades in sherry casks, making it the oldest Macallan vintage ever made, Forbes reported. Another version of the single-malt whisky, which Sotheby\'s classified…

Strategies for Brokers Facing a Difficult Personal Insurance Market

Strategies for Brokers Facing a Difficult Personal Insurance Market

The last few years have been challenging for the Property & Casualty (P&C) industry and the first half of 2023 was no different. After the first three months, the Insurance Information Institute had already predicted that 2023 would be unprofitable for carriers in P&C. Overall performance through the first six months has been as bad as the industry has seen…

The Private Client Insurance Market

The Private Client Insurance Market

During this webinar, our special guest experts explore the current challenges and provide tips for brokers and agents on how to be successful in finding solutions for Private Client insureds. Featuring: • Heather Posner, Associate Vice President, National Product Leader, Private Client, Burns & Wilcox, Cleveland, OH • Sarah Chandonnet, Director, Private Client, Burns & Wilcox, Detroit/Farmington Hills, MI •…

Ask the Expert Q&A: Private Client Insurance

Ask the Expert Q&A: Private Client Insurance

From professional athletes to corporate executives, high-net-worth individuals require a specialized approach to risk management and insurance. To learn more about Private Client Insurance, Crain’s Content Studio spoke with Sarah Chandonnet, Manager, Private Client, Burns & Wilcox, Detroit/Farmington Hills, Michigan. What type of clientele are you seeing in the Private Client Insurance space? S.C.: The type of clientele we are…

Mickey Mantle Baseball Card Hits Home-Run $12.6 Million Auction Sale

Mickey Mantle Baseball Card Hits Home-Run $12.6 Million Auction Sale

A mint-condition Mickey Mantle baseball card from 1952 sold at auction Aug. 28 for $12.6 million, making it the most valuable sports collectible in the world, CNN recently reported. According to a news release from Heritage Auctions, the exceptionally well-preserved card was last purchased in 1991 for $50,000, a price that broke records at the time. The new eight-figure sale…

Market Overview: Flood Modeling and Insurance Perspectives

Market Overview: Flood Modeling and Insurance Perspectives

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…

Warhol Painting Sells for Record-Setting $195M Amid Growing Interest in High-Value Art

Warhol Painting Sells for Record-Setting $195M Amid Growing Interest in High-Value Art

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…

Flood Watch: Insurance Perspectives & Modeling

Flood Watch: Insurance Perspectives & Modeling

In this webinar, Guy Morrow joined Mathew Stollery from Argo Syndicate 1200, Lloyd’s, and Burns & Wilcox experts Brad Turner and Sarah Chandonnet to discuss the current and future state of the Flood Insurance Market. Morrow’s firm, KatRisk, is a leader in global catastrophe modeling. Together the panelists discussed flood risk modeling and predictions, NFIP’s Risk Rating 2.0, private flood solutions and tips for brokers and…

High-Value Insurance Solutions Market Overview

High-Value Insurance Solutions Market Overview

Today’s high-net-worth clients have continued to gather assets during the pandemic — in some cases, at an even faster pace than usual. Rising home values, a rebounding art and collections market, and “red hot” auto sales all demonstrate this trend, according to Heather Posner, Managing Director, Associate Vice President, Director, Private Client, Burns & Wilcox, Cleveland, Ohio. This has increased…

Michael Jordan’s Rookie Sneakers Estimated to Sell for $1 Million or More

Michael Jordan’s Rookie Sneakers Estimated to Sell for $1 Million or More

One of the first pairs of sneakers Michael Jordan wore as a professional basketball player could become the most valuable pair ever sold at auction, CNBC recently reported. The red-and-white Nike Air Ships, which Jordan wore in 1984 during his rookie season, are being offered by Sotheby’s and opened for advanced bidding on Oct. 8. The signed sneakers are estimated…

High-Value Insurance Solutions

High-Value Insurance Solutions

Watch as our experts discuss High-Net-Worth Solutions, including the state of the market, challenges, and specialty solutions. https://vimeo.com/589542376/a596860b5c

Fire at Historic Mackinac Island Home Causes $1 Million in Damages

Fire at Historic Mackinac Island Home Causes $1 Million in Damages

A historic home on Michigan’s famed Mackinac Island caught fire on May 30, leaving more than $1 million in damages to the 120-year-old cottage. No one was injured in the blaze, which was reportedly caused by a chimney failure that occurred about two hours after a fireplace was lit on the home’s first floor. Fire officials described the roof and…

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