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Teen E‑Bike Crash Leads to Charges Against Mother, Highlights Liability Risks
Inside This Article: A California mother is facing felony charges after prosecutors said her teenage son struck and critically injured an 81-year-old man while riding a high-powered electric motorbike, according to the Los Angeles Times. Cities and lawmakers across the U.S. are debating new regulations as e-bike injuries and fatalities rise, according to The Guardian. Incidents involving standard e-bikes
AI Note-Taker Sparks Lawsuit Against Healthcare Systems
Inside This Article: Several California residents are suing two healthcare systems over allegations that an AI transcription tool recorded their visits without consent. Older privacy laws are frequently being applied to modern AI tools and data collection practices. Healthcare organizations should review Cyber, Privacy, and Healthcare Liability Insurance coverage to understand potential gaps tied to AI-related privacy claims. Companies implementing AI
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Inside This Article: More homeowners are choosing to rent out their homes when they are unable to sell them in today’s slower housing market, according to recent reports. When a property becomes tenant-occupied, the owner will typically need to change their Homeowners Insurance policy to a Dwelling Fire policy. Water damage and fire claims are among the most common risks associated with rental…
Inside This Article: A $19 million Denver Zoo sea lion habitat project is at the center of a lawsuit alleging design and construction failures. The lawsuit alleges multiple defects in the recently opened habitat, including improper water levels, leaks, and cracking. Architects & Engineers (A&E) Professional Liability Insurance plays a key role when claims arise from alleged design errors or failure…
Inside This Article: A judge issued a default judgment in favor of an Ohio confectionery business after a contractor failed to respond to claims tied to a 2024 demolition incident, WFMJ-TV reported. The lawsuit alleged that debris from a nearby building teardown damaged a neighboring business and equipment, with another establishment also reporting impacts. Contractors performing demolition work face significant third-party…
Inside This Article: A semi-trailer crash in Michigan earlier this year spilled about 26,000 pounds of plastic pellets across 11 miles of roadway. The polystyrene plastic “nurdles” were also found in the Kalamazoo River following the release, which included an additional spill during towing. The nurdles sank into the river sediment, making full recovery challenging and costly. A recent report found hazardous…
Key Takeaways While the P&C market is softening and rates are moderating as capacity expands, underwriters remain selective, requiring well-structured submissions to secure optimal terms. Carrier capacity is strong across most lines, with specialty solutions and improved risk mitigation enhancing options for complex and hard-to-place risks. Most Commercial sectors show stable pricing, though litigation and rising loss severity continue to pressure underwriting and…
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Inside This Article: Hail is now a leading driver of severe convective storm losses, according to Cotality’s latest storm risk report. Texas had the most hail losses of any state in 2025, with more than 235,000 homes experiencing hail damage. Insurers are increasingly implementing Wind and Hail Deductibles and Roof Settlement Schedules on Homeowners Insurance policies. Property owners should closely review policy terms to help…
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Why It Matters: Many habitational losses are not driven solely by catastrophic events, but by secondary exposures that are often overlooked. These can include mechanical failures, regulatory requirements, and tenant claims over habitability. In the Habitational Insurance marketplace, overlooked coverages can significantly impact loss outcomes for property owners and managers — including the potential for substantial out-of-pocket costs even after a covered loss.…
Key Takeaways: The High-Value Solutions market is stabilizing, with admitted carriers returning to some geographies, increased competition, and expanded Excess and Surplus (E&S) capacity. Underwriting flexibility is improving for catastrophe-exposed risks, including wildfire, wind, and flood. Clients may benefit from having their broker market their insurance program including revisiting higher deductibles, water sublimits, and reduced coverages implemented during the hard market. Product innovation is expanding customization through layered programs,…
Personal Insurance solutions for affluent and high-net-worth clients often require evaluating more than the property itself. In this clip from our recent High-Value Solutions webinar, Albert Reed, Manager, Personal Insurance, Senior Underwriter, Personal Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, San Francisco, California, discusses the importance of assessing the individual behind the risk when building comprehensive coverage solutions. https://vimeo.com/1194400162/1191ac75f8?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Changing market conditions may create new opportunities to strengthen Personal Insurance coverage for affluent and high-net-worth individuals. In this clip from our recent High-Value Solutions webinar, Kris Guasch, Associate Managing Director, Underwriter, Personal Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, discusses how brokers and agents may be able to revisit coverage options and secure broader protection for clients. https://vimeo.com/1194062504/5cde65c71d?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
The Personal Insurance market is transitioning out of a hard market cycle, though underwriting discipline remains. In this clip from our recent High-Value Solutions webinar, Sarah Chandonnet, Director, Private Client, Burns & Wilcox, Detroit/Farmington Hills, Michigan, discusses where brokers and agents may be finding greater market flexibility for affluent and high-net-worth clients. https://vimeo.com/1194061394/581538c48c?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
The Professional Liability market remains competitive, with emerging pressures taking shape in select segments. See how rising severity, evolving Cyber risk, and early signs of firming are influencing coverage and underwriting.
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