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$4.7 Million Overage Sparks Lawsuit Against Architect Over ‘Defective’ Plans
The Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation recently filed a lawsuit against Dallas-based architectural firm AECOM over construction plans that it claims were \"inadequate, inaccurate and defective.\" According to Fox59 News, the lawsuit alleges the architect responsible for the Julia M. Carson Transit Center in downtown Indianapolis did not properly account for the project’s archaeological work, only setting aside five days for
$15.3 Million in Lawsuits Target Trucking Company After Party Bus Crash
A transportation company based in Illinois is being sued for $5.3 million following a devastating accident in which one of its freight trucks reportedly rear-ended a party bus, resulting in the tragic loss of three passengers and injuries to 20 others. In the lawsuit, Triton Logistics, its owner, the driver, and several related companies are accused of negligence and acting
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A potential La Niña event could soon bring wetter weather to parts of the northern U.S. and Canada, the Associated Press recently reported, which goes hand-in-hand with risks for potentially dangerous and costly slip-and-fall incidents. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center indicated that there was a 60% chance that a weak La Niña…
The owner of an Airbnb in Ithaca, New York, is suing Cornell University and the vacation rental platform in a lawsuit that claims a group of international students who rented her home caused $200,000 in severe and \"bizarre\" damages during their eight-day stay. In the lawsuit, the owner alleges that the exchange students — reportedly “hand-picked” for a summer program…
A three-generation family in Brooklyn, New York, was recently evacuated from their home after city officials determined the building next door was unstable and would need to be demolished. The homeowner, Yvonne Belardo, was notified by firefighters on Sept. 5 that her three-story Bushwick home was at risk because of a construction error at a building site two doors down,…
A recent recall over listeria concerns has now expanded to 11.8 million pounds of potentially contaminated foods, including some that may have been sent to schools. First announced as a recall of nearly 10 million pounds of BrucePac meat and poultry products on Oct. 9, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has since updated the recall notification to include additional items…
A smash-and-grab burglary at a cannabis dispensary in San Francisco, California, in late September left the business with significant property damage and missing merchandise. According to CBS News Bay Area, the burglars pulled open the dispensary’s metal security gates using a chain attached to the back of their SUV and then rammed the vehicle through the store\'s rollup metal door…
As communities across the Southeast recover from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene, they now face another storm: Hurricane Milton. “The circumstances are tragic,” said Rick Sforzo, Senior Director, Claims Services, Burns & Wilcox, Atlanta, Georgia. “Our thoughts and prayers are going out to everyone there affected by these storms, and certainly those that have been affected by the multiple…
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Shifts in the Transportation Insurance market are reshaping risk exposures. From hazardous haulers to non-emergency medical fleets, Denis M. Brady, Broker, Transportation, Burns & Wilcox Brokerage, San Francisco, CA, provides expert insights on key trends, carrier exits and tightening markets. https://vimeo.com/1027711048/e7b3a6a62d?share=copy
Navigating a rapidly changing Transportation market requires adaptability and precision. Buddy Taylor, Broker, Transportation, Burns & Wilcox Brokerage, North Dallas, TX, provides tips for brokers and agents to secure Excess coverage. https://vimeo.com/1027736735/30143d7d5b?share=copy
Technology is transforming Transportation Insurance. In this clip from the Burns & Wilcox Transportation Webinar, Monica Cantu, Underwriting Director, Burns & Wilcox, San Antonio, TX, explains how AI, telematics, and evolving trends like driver shortages and claims inflation are reshaping risk assessment and pricing. https://vimeo.com/1027742680/957e53e892?share=copy
The trucking industry is navigating a complex landscape, from jurisdictional challenges to rising operational costs. In our latest webinar, experts from our Transportation Practice Group explored the most pressing issues facing Transportation Insurance today. Watch now to gain valuable insights into coverage, pricing, and claims, along with practical tips for brokers and agents to stay ahead of industry changes and…
Last quarter, we indicated the Property & Casualty (P&C) market had reached a relative level of equilibrium not seen in several years. We defined this as an environment where rates and capacity were relatively stable, and carriers could be profitable. The gradual and consistent shift in business from the admitted to the Excess & Surplus (E&S) market is a transformation…
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