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A man in Twin Falls, Idaho, suffered debilitating injuries from a terrible accident earlier this year after jumping and attempting tricks on a trampoline with his son at a friend\'s backyard barbecue, KMVT reported in November. “The incident is a heartbreaking story,” said Jeremy Bright, Underwriter, Personal Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, Atlanta, Georgia. “In the insurance…

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…

In our latest P&C webinar, Pamela Alphabet, Associate Vice President, Regional Practice Group Leader, Personal Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, Scottsdale, Arizona, discussed what is driving the hard market and ways to secure coverage. https://vimeo.com/1020710933/6d578c97e7?share=copy Want more information? You can watch the entire webinar here.

A tragic incident involving a bounce house that was set up at a family’s home in Casa Grande, Arizona underscores the potential dangers and protections needed for such attractions. According to reports, a sudden gust of wind sent the bounce house into the air and onto a neighboring property, impacting two young children. “It is heartbreaking,” said Andy​​​​ Sable, Senior…

A homeowner in Connecticut is facing a dog bite claim that will not be covered by insurance after his agent allegedly failed to disclose the dog on his Homeowners Insurance application. Antonio Laires, who is being sued over an incident in which his dog reportedly bit a woman on her face, claims he did not realize that his pet was…

While the number of dog bite claims has dipped, the cost of dog bite claims has been growing significantly, new data from the Insurance Information Institute shows. Last year, the number of claims decreased 2.2%, but claim costs grew 32% to a per-claim average of $64,555, Property Casualty 360 recently reported. These claims totaled $1.3 billion in 2022, representing a…

A 3-year-old girl required 180 stitches to her face and spent days in the hospital after being tragically attacked by a dog April 2 at a home day care in Hemet, California. The attack is one of multiple incidents involving home day care facilities to make headlines in recent weeks. On April 22, police responded to a hospital in Stafford,…

The countdown to the big game is on as football fans across the U.S. prepare to watch the Los Angeles Rams take on the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI on Feb. 13. For many enthusiasts, the championship game is best enjoyed by hosting or attending a Super Bowl gathering with family and friends. According to a recent report, 90…

Being held liable for a serious incident such as a boating accident, dog bite or trampoline injury has the potential to cause financial devastation to individuals who are not properly insured. To learn more about how Personal Umbrella & Excess Liability Insurance can help, Crain’s Content Studio spoke with Kate Wright, Associate Vice President, Regional Practice Group Leader, Personal Insurance,…

One of the White House’s two canine residents was involved in a biting incident on March 29: the Bidens’ German Shepherd, Major, reportedly nipped at a National Park Service employee during a walk on the White House South Lawn. The employee was assessed by the White House medical unit and returned to work without injury. The incident has dominated national…

This webinar includes a high-level overview of market conditions and expert insight on: Personal Insurance Professional Liability Commercial Insurance Casualty Brokerage Property Brokerage Carrier Perspective Featuring: Blaise D’Antoni, Executive Vice President, Burns & Wilcox, David Derigiotis, Corporate Senior Vice President, National Professional Liability Practice Leader, Burns & Wilcox, Bill Gatewood, Corporate Senior Vice President, National Personal Insurance Practice Leader, Burns…

Cybersecurity experts are warning consumers about a new scam that capitalizes on the pandemic forcing many seasonal gift shops and pop-up markets to go virtual this year. In a scam alert issued on November 13, the Better Business Bureau said cybercriminals are using copycat shopping event sites and social media pages to charge admission and steal credit card data. In…