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Ask the Expert Q&A: Errors & Omissions Insurance

Ask the Expert Q&A: Errors & Omissions Insurance

When an error is made by a real estate agent, accountant, consultant or other professional, the financial loss incurred by their client can be substantial. To learn how Errors & Omissions (E&O) Insurance can help protect professionals, we spoke with Erica​​​​ Rangel, Manager, Professional Liability, Burns & Wilcox, Chicago, Illinois. What are some of the greatest risks today as it…

Engineer Under Fire After 7-Story Building Collapses During Construction Work

Engineer Under Fire After 7-Story Building Collapses During Construction Work

The engineer allegedly responsible for a partial building collapse in the Bronx in December has had their license suspended for two years by the city of New York and faces a $10,000 fine, according to reports. No one was injured but dozens of families lost their homes after the collapse of the seven-story apartment building, part of which was under…

P&C Report: 2024 Forecast

P&C Report: 2024 Forecast

Many of the primary factors that influenced the status of the Property & Casualty (P&C) market in 2023 are likely to remain in 2024. We continue to operate in a comparatively hard environment marked by rising but moderating rates on some lines of business, where it is often necessary to layer available capacity that includes carefully worded terms and conditions…

Property & Casualty Report: Q3/Q4 2023

Property & Casualty Report: Q3/Q4 2023

Despite the continued “flight toward profitability” for most carriers, moderation in both rate and capacity is occurring in many insurance sectors. Most rates are rising, but the level of increases is slowing. Capacity is generally available but often requires creativity. On the Casualty side, some classes remain stressed while carriers are competing for business in others. These and other trends…

Building Owner’s Lawsuit Blames Engineering Firm for Deadly Collapse

Building Owner’s Lawsuit Blames Engineering Firm for Deadly Collapse

The owner of a 116-year-old building that partially collapsed earlier this year is taking legal action against the engineering company that allegedly failed to recognize that the building was unsafe, according to reports. The apartment building in Davenport, Iowa, partially collapsed on May 28, tragically killing three men and injuring several others, including one woman who needed a leg amputation…

Costly Omissions: Dog Bite Claim Denied After Agent Fails to Disclose Pet

Costly Omissions: Dog Bite Claim Denied After Agent Fails to Disclose Pet

A homeowner in Connecticut is facing a dog bite claim that will not be covered by insurance after his agent allegedly failed to disclose the dog on his Homeowners Insurance application. Antonio Laires, who is being sued over an incident in which his dog reportedly bit a woman on her face, claims he did not realize that his pet was…

High-Profile Personal Injury Attorney Sues Accountant Over Alleged Tax Error

High-Profile Personal Injury Attorney Sues Accountant Over Alleged Tax Error

A well-known personal injury attorney in Colorado recently filed a malpractice lawsuit against his former accountant, claiming that tax preparation errors on a 2017 return led to severe underpayment to the IRS. The attorney, Frank Azar, is accusing Louisiana accountant Timothy McKey of mistakes that led to Azar underpaying his federal taxes by $716,000 and incurring $170,000 in legal expenses…

Ask the Expert Q&A: Architects & Engineers Insurance

Ask the Expert Q&A: Architects & Engineers Insurance

In an increasingly litigious society, architects and engineers are among the professionals who face a consistent risk of being sued over alleged errors and other claims. To learn more about the importance of Architects & Engineers Insurance, Crain’s Content Studio spoke with Matt Baxter, Vice President, Broker, Professional Liability, Burns & Wilcox Brokerage. What are the greatest risks facing architects…

Contractors Professional Liability Market Overview

Contractors Professional Liability Market Overview

The state of the professional liability market for contractors includes both challenges and opportunities. While the market is generally stable, there has been a recent increase in the severity of claims which has increased the costs of settling them. Today claims regularly take one year or longer to finalize. Added pressure is placed on the market in the form of…

Property & Casualty Report: Q1/Q2 2023

Property & Casualty Report: Q1/Q2 2023

We have seen few changes in the Property & Casualty (P&C) marketplace from Q1 through Q2 of 2023, however, the broader picture is becoming clearer now that 2022 year-end financial filings are available. According to ALIRT Insurance Research, the discrepancy between Personal and Commercial Lines Composite underwriting is historically wide. Namely, the Personal Lines Composite combined ratio of 109 percent…

Architect, Engineer of 1980s High-Rise Face Lawsuit Over ‘Structural Defects’

Architect, Engineer of 1980s High-Rise Face Lawsuit Over ‘Structural Defects’

Health insurance company Humana recently filed a lawsuit against multiple firms involved in the construction of its 27-story corporate headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, which was built between 1983 and 1985. According to WDRB News, the company first found \"latent defects\" with the building during a renovation project in 2019, and the removal of drywall and other construction components eventually revealed…

Ask the Expert Q&A: Errors & Omissions Insurance

Ask the Expert Q&A: Errors & Omissions Insurance

When a business or professional’s services unintentionally lead to a third party’s financial loss, Errors & Omissions (E&O) Insurance can provide important coverage to help limit the impact. To learn more about this type of insurance and why it is important for businesses and professionals, we spoke with Steele Hutto, Senior Broker, Professional Liability, Burns & Wilcox Brokerage. Who should…

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