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Construction Site Vandalism Exposes Equipment Coverage Gaps
Inside This Article: Several pieces of heavy construction equipment were severely damaged in a recent vandalism incident at a California housing development. Damage to heavy equipment can create major financial and operational challenges for contractors, including project delays and replacement equipment costs. Contractors should review their Inland Marine Insurance and related coverages to ensure owned, leased, and borrowed equipment is adequately
$1.5M Outback Steakhouse Lawsuit Alleges Mashed Potato Slip-and-Fall
Inside This Article: A recent lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse seeks over $1.5 million in damages after a customer allegedly slipped on spilled mashed potatoes. Employee training and documentation can play a critical role when responding to slip-and-fall claims. Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance can help businesses respond to third-party bodily injury allegations. Rising claim severity is prompting many businesses to
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Why It Matters: Construction risk extends well beyond jobsite injuries and physical damage. Design decisions, subcontractor errors, and project management oversights can create liability exposures that may not become apparent until months or years after a project is completed. While construction firms typically carry Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance to cover third-party property damage and bodily injuries, many losses in this industry stem from…
Why It Matters: Serious liability claims can arise from everyday situations involving properties, vehicles, recreational activities, pets, and other personal exposures. Rising costs and social inflation are contributing to larger and more severe outcomes. Individuals with significant assets, youthful drivers in the household, watercraft, swimming pools, trampolines, short-term rental properties, or higher public visibility may face increased liability risks. Reviewing liability limits…
Flood events have surged over the past decade, putting many Residential and Commercial properties, including those outside of traditional flood zones, at risk. Parametric Flood Insurance provides data-driven, trigger-based financial protection for certain exposures, while Traditional Flood Insurance remains a foundational coverage for many property owners. Each product serves a distinct role and can be used independently or together to support a more…
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…
Why It Matters: A fire, severe weather event, cyberattack, equipment breakdown, or other loss can halt a company’s operations instantly, stopping revenue while expenses continue to build. Even short-term downtime can create significant financial strain as payroll, rent, and vendor payments remain due.  Business Interruption Coverage can help replace lost income and cover ongoing operating expenses, so a business can remain stable while recovery…
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.…
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