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$253,000 and Rising: Senior Care Claim Costs Climb

$253,000 and Rising: Senior Care Claim Costs Climb

Inside This Article: Demand for senior care is rising as the number of older Americans grows. Recent data shows that senior care claims are becoming more costly and taking longer to resolve. Professional Liability Insurance and Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance can respond to claims involving resident injuries and other incidents. Proactive risk management and working with a specialized insurance broker can help facilities navigate tightening underwriting…

Professional Liability Updates: 2026 Q3

Professional Liability Updates: 2026 Q3

Professional Liability market conditions remain competitive, with strong capacity and rates generally stable to soft across many lines. Click through for insights on AI-related liability exposures, evolving Cyber risks, social engineering threats, and other trends shaping the Professional Liability market.  

Webinar: P&C Market Outlook – Q3 2026

Webinar: P&C Market Outlook – Q3 2026

Softening Property rates, catastrophe exposures, and evolving underwriting priorities are creating new challenges and opportunities across the insurance marketplace. Watch the Q3 2026 P&C Market Outlook recording for expert insights on: Property market conditions and weather-driven trends Casualty market competition and changing carrier appetite Professional Liability developments, including Cyber, D&O, EPLI, and AI-related exposures Strategies for building stronger submissions and…

Know Your Policy: Liability Risks for Medspas

Know Your Policy: Liability Risks for Medspas

Why It Matters: Medical spas continue to expand the range of services they offer, from aesthetic procedures to weight loss, IV therapies, and alternative, regenerative, or off-label treatments. As offerings evolve, coverage may be impacted by how services are delivered, who performs them, and whether treatments—including non-FDA-approved or compounded products—are disclosed and contemplated within the policy. Policies may include exclusions, limitations, or require specialized coverage to address…

Healthcare Exposure Scenarios

Healthcare Exposure Scenarios

Scenario 1: An assisted living facility is sued over alleged malpractice after a resident’s death following a fall injury. RELATED STAT: A wrongful death lawsuit can lead to millions of dollars in damages, in addition to reputational harm. SOLUTION: A Medical Professional Liability Insurance policy can help pay for legal defense, settlements and more. Excess Liability Insurance may also be…

AI Note-Taker Sparks Lawsuit Against Healthcare Systems

AI Note-Taker Sparks Lawsuit Against Healthcare Systems

Inside This Article: Several California residents are suing two healthcare systems over allegations that an AI transcription tool recorded their visits without consent. Older privacy laws are frequently being applied to modern AI tools and data collection practices. Healthcare organizations should review Cyber, Privacy, and Healthcare Liability Insurance coverage to understand potential gaps tied to AI-related privacy claims. Companies implementing AI…

Professional Insurance Updates: 2026 Q2

Professional Insurance Updates: 2026 Q2

The Professional Liability market remains competitive, with emerging pressures taking shape in select segments. See how rising severity, evolving Cyber risk, and early signs of firming are influencing coverage and underwriting.  

P&C Report: 2026 Q2 Outlook

P&C Report: 2026 Q2 Outlook

Key Takeaways While the P&C market is softening and rates are moderating as capacity expands, underwriters remain selective, requiring well-structured submissions to secure optimal terms. Carrier capacity is strong across most lines, with specialty solutions and improved risk mitigation enhancing options for complex and hard-to-place risks. Most Commercial sectors show stable pricing, though litigation and rising loss severity continue to pressure underwriting and…

Healthcare Liability Market Overview: Regenerative & Alternative Therapies

Healthcare Liability Market Overview: Regenerative & Alternative Therapies

Key Takeaways Rapid growth in regenerative and alternative therapies is expanding Healthcare Liability exposures across medspas and healthcare providers. Coverage considerations are multifaceted, with many carriers applying exclusions, limitations, and strict underwriting requirements for non-FDA-approved and off-label treatments. A complex regulatory environment, driven by both federal and state oversight, impacts how Healthcare Liability risks are evaluated and underwritten Many claims stem from insufficient informed consent, patient screening, and marketing practices…

Video: Healthcare Liability – Marketing Risks

Video: Healthcare Liability – Marketing Risks

Misleading marketing materials, website content and social media posts can quickly become a significant Healthcare Liability exposure. In this short clip from our recent webinar on regenerative and alternative therapies, Lily Chetosky, Broker, Professional Liability, Burns & Wilcox, Chicago, Illinois, explains how patient expectations shaped by marketing can lead to costly claims. https://vimeo.com/1177367526/0dad2278f1?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Video: Telehealth Screening Risks

Video: Telehealth Screening Risks

Inadequate patient screening in Telehealth can create significant Healthcare Liability exposure. In this short clip from our recent webinar on regenerative and alternative therapies, Kelli Bernstein, Inside Broker, Brokerage Division, Burns & Wilcox, Atlanta, Georgia, explains how gaps in screening and evaluation can lead to increased risk and potential claims. https://vimeo.com/1177366805/c08e5cfc77?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Video: Product vs. Provider Liability

Video: Product vs. Provider Liability

Understanding the distinction between product and provider exposure is critical in Healthcare Liability. In this short clip from our recent webinar on regenerative and alternative therapies, special guest Carrie Roberts, RPLU, Vice President, Professional Brokerage Division, GenStar Insurance Services, explains how these differences influence risk evaluation and coverage. https://vimeo.com/1177361685/71abe58095?fl=ip&fe=ec

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