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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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Wildfire Defense Systems (WDS)—a specialist in wildfire education, loss prevention and wildfire response services—joined our panel of experts as they detailed insights into the 2021 wildfire season. During this webinar, we: Forecast the 2021 wildfire season Discuss learnings from past wildfire activity Review the Wildfire Defense Systems partnership with Burns & Wilcox Provide updates on current marketplace conditions in California…
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