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Insurance Market Source regularly taps into its network of experts for insight into key trends and developments across the insurance landscape. Bill Gatewood, Corporate Vice President and Director, Personal Insurance at Burns & Wilcox, breaks down the ins and outs of high-net-worth insurance. Q: What do high-net-worth insurance policies cover? A: High-net-worth insurance policies provide specialized coverage for affluent families and…
The challenges facing homeowners in areas of high risk for wildfires For many homeowners in the western part of the country, the threat of wildfire is an ever present risk. Heat, drought, lightning and wind create the perfect conditions to spark a blaze that can threaten homes, destroy property and in extreme cases, consume tens of thousands of acres[1]. Ian Hanson, Personal Insurance…
With millennials foregoing traditional homeownership in favor of renting, the home-rental industry is booming. For investors, the strategy to gain from this trend seems simple. Buy a vacant property below market price. Refurbish it. Rent it out for a profit. Unfortunately, landlords may not fully understand the exposures they face, leaving them underinsured. Protect your client’s investment with a dwelling…
Bloodstock Coverage At last month’s Kentucky Derby, 18 horses competed for a $2 million guaranteed purse, with an estimated $50 million in wagers being placed. But those values are dwarfed by the amount of insurance out on the track. To put it into perspective, Ken Rice, Underwriting Director at Atain Insurance Companies, approximates the insured value. “Assuming a conservative earning…
Even the savviest insurance professional can face challenges when dealing with their client’s hard-to-place risks. The housing market is no exception and many brokers are finding that homes are falling outside of the standard insurance market appetite due to a number of unique exposures. As a result, these homes are qualified as hard-to-place and brokers are left wondering where to…
The nautical know-how you need to make marine a lucrative part of your business With spring upon us, the thoughts of many who live in America’s colder climes turn to the water, and in particular, to boating. In 2013, some 88.5 million of the 242 million adults living in the United States — about 37 percent — engaged in fishing,…
Alternative investment categories continue to be popular among high-net-worth investors who are already well-diversified in their traditional financial portfolios and are now seeking long term appreciation for tangible assets. As a result, interest in jewelry and fine art collection has grown steadily in recent years and savvy collectors have been able to realize greater returns on their initial investments while…
Placing vacant properties, short-term rentals and similar nonstandard risks requires the kind of flexibility that is possible only through successful relationships with the excess and surplus market. \"If you’re a personal insurance broker or agent, you might not be familiar with working with the excess and surplus market. If you’re a commercial broker or agent, you may not be aware…