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Biometric Data Use Expands: How to Protect Consumer Privacy, Prevent Lawsuits

Biometric Data Use Expands: How to Protect Consumer Privacy, Prevent Lawsuits

More companies in the U.S. and Canada are incorporating the use of biometric data into their operations, raising unease for some consumers, and prompting a number of class-action lawsuits over information that may be collected improperly. Airports are among the latest industries to join the trend, with CBC News recently reporting on airlines like Air Canada and various airports implementing…

Popular Chain Restaurant Facing Liquor Violations After Serving Customer 18 Shots Before Crash

Popular Chain Restaurant Facing Liquor Violations After Serving Customer 18 Shots Before Crash

The liquor license of a Kelseys Original Roadhouse franchise in Huntsville, Ontario, was recently suspended over allegations that staff overserved alcohol to a customer before a fatal car crash. On Feb. 14, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario announced the 60-day suspension based on alleged liquor license violations stemming from a Nov. 4, 2022, incident in which a customer…

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…

Holiday Party Risks: Companies Could Face Costly Lawsuits, Claims

Holiday Party Risks: Companies Could Face Costly Lawsuits, Claims

As companies prepare to host gatherings for their employees this holiday season, there have been no shortage of reminders that these events can be fraught with unintended risks. Some of the greatest holiday party risks revolve around the possibility of harassment or discrimination against employees, especially when alcohol is involved. This can make company holiday parties…

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…

Ask the Expert Q&A: Hospitality Insurance

Ask the Expert Q&A: Hospitality Insurance

From altercations between patrons to overserving alcohol, bars and restaurants face a number of risks that could lead to costly liability claims. To learn more about the risks and insurance solutions in the hospitality industry, Crain’s Content Studio spoke with Connor Farquharson, Manager, Commercial Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas. What are some of the greatest risks in the…

Man Sues Olive Garden Claiming Injury, Anguish After Finding Rodent Part in Soup

Man Sues Olive Garden Claiming Injury, Anguish After Finding Rodent Part in Soup

A man is taking legal action against the popular restaurant chain Olive Garden after alleging that he found a rat\'s foot in a spoonful of his minestrone soup during a March visit to the eatery’s Warren, Michigan, location. According to the lawsuit, the foot injured the inside of the diner’s mouth and caused him to get physically ill. [lgc_column grid=\"50\"…

Ask the Expert Q&A: Management Liability

Ask the Expert Q&A: Management Liability

Running a company can result in a number of liability exposures, from employment matters to financial decisions. To learn more about management liability and the types of insurance that can address it, we spoke with Melissa​​​​ Martin, Broker, Professional Liability, Burns & Wilcox, Los Angeles, California. What are some of the greatest risks today when it comes to management liability?…

Property & Casualty Report: Q2/Q3 2023

Property & Casualty Report: Q2/Q3 2023

The title of this quarter’s overview and forecast could easily be: “Profitability Matters.” That is especially true in the Property space for both Personal and Commercial policies. The industry faces daily challenges from CAT storms and events, making every state subject to immediate loss from hurricanes, wildfires, and convective storms—defined as severe local storms associated with wind, thunder, lightning, heavy…

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…

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