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As the leader in global wholesale insurance, we’re uniquely positioned to provide solutions for both everyday risk and the most challenging and complex coverage. We offer more than 300 insurance products and services, all of which are designed to meet your clients’ needs.
Practice Areas

For those clients who own a business of any size, it is important to obtain the necessary coverage to protect against the wide variety of risks associated with commercial operations. From general to specialized coverage, Burns & Wilcox has unparalleled access to the broadest range of Commercial Insurance Coverage available.

We offer unlimited access to the widest range of liability coverage for businesses, organizations and countless professions. Our quick-response team understands the specific issues your clients face and can provide timely access to intelligent solutions.

From items as big as a home to as small as a pair of earrings, personal insurance makes sure that whatever your client invests in, it will always be protected. We provide Comprehensive Personal Liability programs that protect High-Value Homeowners and Mid-Range Homeowners alike. Whether it is for auto, recreation, private collections, special events or property coverage, you’ll find a policy to cover any personal risk.
Industries & Specialties
- Architects and Engineers
- Cannabis
- Casualty (Commercial)
- Construction
- Cyber/Privacy/Technology/Media
- Energy
- Environmental
- Errors and Omissions
- Habitational
- Healthcare
- High-Value Solutions (Personal)
- Hospitality
- Liability (Personal)
- Management Liability
- Manufacturing and Distribution
- Marine
- Personal Recreation
- Personal: Liability
- Property (Commercial)
- Residential Property
- Transportation and Garage
- Workers’ Compensation
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Consulting Firm Agrees to $1.75 Million Settlement in Water Treatment Plant Suit
A consulting firm will pay $1.75 million to settle claims of breach of contract and professional negligence related to the design and construction of a large, lined pond that was part of a $13 million water treatment plant. The Community Services District of Cambria, California sued the firm, CDM Smith, in 2018, claiming the pond required repairs, redesign and modifications

Storm Damage Costs Could Be Highest in Texas, U.S. History
The winter storm that knocked out power for millions amid frigid temperatures and spawned a rash of water-related disasters is expected to be the costliest weather event in Texas history. More than a week after the storm began on February 11, a third of Texas residents continued to experience power service disruptions, millions lacked ready access to safe water, and

Meeting Demand of an Accelerating Construction Market Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 1:30 PM ET Please join Burns & Wilcox for a Specialty Webinar on Construction Insurance. Our panel of experts will discuss the rapidly accelerating Construction market, market dynamics depending on region, and the key verticals within the industry. Special Guests: Marc Adler, Managing Director, Burns & Wilcox Brokerage…

Collapsed roofs, caved-in foundations and broken windows are evidence of the destruction caused by bitterly cold temperatures and powerful winter storms that have hammered the U.S. and parts of Canada1 in recent weeks. As of February 17, 2.7 million Texans are still without power from a severe storm system spanning 25 states that began on February 13. The storm has…

The online and app-based stock trading broker Robinhood is facing at least 34 class-action lawsuits over its decision to prevent purchases of shares in GameStop and several other so-called “meme stocks” like AMC Entertainment and BlackBerry at the end of last month. The temporary halt on purchasing certain stocks came after amateur traders stunned Wall Street with a coordinated effort…

An autographed Tom Brady rookie card was purchased at auction on eBay for $555,988 January 25, one day after the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback helped his team secure a spot in Super Bowl LV. The rare 2000 card was rated PSA Gem Mint 10—virtually perfect—condition1 and depicts Brady the year he was drafted by the New England Patriots. It…

By Paul G. Smith, Corporate Senior Vice President, Carrier Relations, H.W. Kaufman Group As reported in our earlier quarterly overviews, 2020 was unparalleled from any vantage point. Beyond the onset of a global pandemic early in the year, rates were already rising, capacity was being deployed much more acutely, and terms & conditions were being underwritten more vigorously as the…

Healthcare professionals and facilities operate with significant risks, particularly during a pandemic. To learn more about evolving coverage needs and available options in Healthcare/Medical Facilities Insurance, we spoke with Karl Olson, Vice President, Professional & Management Liability Practice Leader, Burns & Wilcox Brokerage, San Francisco, California. What are the greatest risks currently faced by healthcare systems and providers? K.O.: The…