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Stolen Skeleton Unearths Halloween Insurance Risks
Inside This Article: A Halloween lawn decoration depicting a skeleton riding a rooster was recently stolen from a homeowner’s yard in Henderson, Kentucky. Beyond the risk of theft, seasonal decorations can also pose fire hazards, with home fires involving decorations causing about $17 million per year in property damage between 2019 and 2023. Homeowners Insurance can cover theft, fire
$16M Verdict Follows Mechanical Bull Injury at Bar
Inside This Article: A couple was recently awarded $16 million after suing a Kansas City bar where the man allegedly fell from a mechanical bull. Before the trial, the couple sought $8 million to settle the case, while the defendants offered $2.2 million, according to Missouri Lawyers Media. Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance can cover customer injury claims; however,
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Inflation in the U.S. has fallen from 9% to 3% over the past 12 months, with Americans seeing some relief on the cost of things like gas, groceries and airfare, according to the Associated Press. That leaves inflation still \"significantly above\" the Federal Reserve\'s target of 2%, officials said in recent days, and multiple rate hikes may be needed to…
A construction crane accident in New York City tragically injured 11 individuals and shut down traffic July 26 after the crane burst into flames 45 stories above ground. The top portion of the crane, which was lifting 16 tons of concrete at the time as it worked on a 54-story building in Midtown Manhattan, struck a neighboring building as it…
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…
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…
The historic Union Printers Home building in Colorado Springs, Colorado, sustained more than $250,000 in damages after thieves stripped the property of copper wiring and tubing on July 6. According to reports, a maintenance worker notified police of the theft in progress and two of the suspects were arrested as they left the building. The next day, additional suspects returned…
During this webinar, our experts gathered for an outlook into Q3, including high-level market overviews and insights. https://vimeo.com/845283560/f772266f72?share=copy
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