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Inside This Article: A California landlord faces lawsuits from the city of Oakland and seven tenants after both elevators at a six-story apartment building were out of service for 52 consecutive days. The lawsuits also allege pest issues and other safety hazards that affected elderly and disabled residents. Lawsuit-related expenses could be covered by Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance, Excess Liability…

Short-term and vacation rentals can create unique coverage considerations. In this clip from our recent Hospitality Insurance webinar, Nick Caletri, Senior Underwriter, Commercial Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, New Orleans, LA, explains how factors such as occupancy, ownership structure, and carrier guidelines can influence whether a risk is placed in the personal or commercial market. https://vimeo.com/1219665578/26c42ac678?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

New hospitality trends are bringing new liability concerns. In this short clip from our recent Hospitality Insurance webinar, Ashley Poe, Associate Managing Director, Underwriter, Commercial Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, Charlotte, NC, explores how CBD and THC beverages, virtual reality attractions, and other emerging exposures are reshaping risks in the hospitality industry and creating important coverage conversations for brokers and agents. https://vimeo.com/1219667793/9b5e39e769?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Opportunities are emerging in the hotel sector. In this clip from our recent Hospitality Insurance webinar, Nicholas Enriquez, Associate Managing Director, Burns & Wilcox Brokerage, Scottsdale, AZ, discusses renewed carrier appetite for hotel risks, key underwriting considerations, and what brokers and agents should watch as market conditions evolve. https://vimeo.com/1219665964/c0bd9c711f?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Scenario 1: An older apartment complex experienced a catastrophic boiler failure, resulting in carbon monoxide exposure and multiple illnesses among residents. The prior insurance policy included both a total pollution exclusion and a punitive damages exclusion—leaving the property owner exposed to significant uncovered losses. RELATED STATS: After the incident, the broker worked to restore broader coverage for the client, including…

Why It Matters: Many habitational losses are not driven solely by catastrophic events, but by secondary exposures that are often overlooked. These can include mechanical failures, regulatory requirements, and tenant claims over habitability. In the Habitational Insurance marketplace, overlooked coverages can significantly impact loss outcomes for property owners and managers — including the potential for substantial out-of-pocket costs even after a covered loss.…

Inside This Article: A partial structural collapse at an Illinois condominium complex in early March forced a full evacuation and prompted inspections of nearby buildings. Officials said early findings point to the failure of a support column in an underground garage. Habitational Insurance programs, including Commercial Property Insurance and Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance, can help cover building repairs and potential third-party liability…

Improving CAT conditions, advanced modeling, and renewed capacity are reshaping Personal Insurance for 2026. See how risk-mitigated homes, smarter underwriting, and solutions like Parametric Flood Insurance are helping manage exposure and support sustainable pricing in our Personal Insurance 2026 Forecast SlideShare.  

Moderating rates, expanding capacity, and disciplined underwriting are setting the 2026 tone for Property & Casualty Insurance. See what is shaping the year ahead in our P&C 2026 Forecast SlideShare.  

Key Takeaways The Property market is softening: rates are down, terms are broader, deductibles are lower, and capacity is expanding. The Casualty market remains firm, with rising rates and tighter terms driven by social inflation and nuclear verdicts. Catastrophic perils—especially wildfire and wind—continue to drive demand for specialized solutions such as Wrap programs, wind pools, and deductible buy-downs. Ordinance & Law, Equipment Breakdown, and Habitability Insurance are often…

From navigating key endorsements and exclusions—like pollution and dog breed restrictions—to proactively reviewing lease agreements and carrier requirements, Nicholas Freeman, Associate Managing Director, Broker, Casualty, Burns & Wilcox, Brokerage Division, North Dallas, Texas, explains how upfront information and clear communication can help unlock broader coverage options and streamline the General Liability quoting process for Habitational properties. https://vimeo.com/1139408968/94aabea6c0?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Teresa Cowper, Broker, Property, Burns & Wilcox, Brokerage Division, Atlanta, Georgia, shares insights on how windfall markets are reshaping Habitational Insurance. Watch now to learn how innovative solutions—including wind deductible buy-downs—can help minimize out-of-pocket costs and maximize protection in a softening market. https://vimeo.com/1139407961/f1c8f19247?fl=ip&fe=ec