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A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz recently became the most valuable movie memorabilia ever sold at auction, fetching $32.5 million in the Heritage Auctions sale that closed Dec. 7. The iconic shoes were sold alongside the hat worn by the Wicked Witch in the 1939 film; the hat sold for $2.9 million,…

In the recent Burns & Wilcox Residential Property webinar, special guest Virginia Mathurin, Director, Property Underwriting, Personal Lines, Markel Specialty, explored the nationwide growth of E&S insurance, driven by admitted carriers retreating from risks due to inflation, rising reconstruction costs, and increased weather events. https://vimeo.com/1036876499/e653e69341?share=copy

Albert Reed, Manager, Personal Insurance, Senior Underwriter, Personal Insurance, San Francisco, CA, shared insights in the Burns & Wilcox Residential Property webinar about the significant growth in E&S and the role of DIC policies in addressing coverage limitations from admitted carriers in California. https://vimeo.com/1036899006/a8463b5d5c?share=copy

During the recent Burns & Wilcox Residential Property webinar, Heather Posner, Vice President, National Product Leader, Private Client, Burns & Wilcox, Cleveland, OH, highlighted the growing need for solutions like flood, earthquake, and deductible buybacks to address gaps in protection. https://vimeo.com/1036886620/925a4bdd7e?share=copy  

The E&S market is transforming, and Residential Property risks are finding a new home in the non-admitted space. Watch the recording of “The E&S Evolution: Solutions for Residential Properties” to gain expert insights into the trends reshaping the industry. Learn strategies to: Secure tailored solutions Navigate challenges Elevate your client service Panelists: Heather Posner, Vice President, National Product Leader, Private…

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 jersey worn by Babe Ruth recently sold for more than $24 million and broke the record for the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever sold at auction, according to reports. The baseball legend wore the jersey on Oct. 1, 1923, when he made his famous \"called shot,\" pointing to a flagpole at center right field before hitting a…

Police in Massachusetts recently broke up a “sophisticated” burglary ring that stole jewelry worth over $4 million from homes in 25 communities in the state over the past six years. According to the Massachusetts State Police Division of Homeland Security, the criminals allegedly targeted households they believed would have more jewelry, ABC News reported on April 27. [lgc_column grid=\"50\" tablet_grid=\"50\"…

Consumers will spend a record-breaking $6.4 billion on Valentine\'s Day jewelry purchases this year, according to a recent survey from the National Retail Federation. The annual survey shows that total Valentine\'s Day spending in the U.S. will reach $14.2 billion, another record, INSTORE Magazine reported Jan. 30. Although consumers expected to spend an average of $185.51…

Early reports from one of the art industry\'s most significant U.S. events of the year pointed to a positive outlook for the art market, according to news outlets. Several galleries represented at the annual Art Basel Miami Beach, held Dec. 6-10, were reporting strong sales, including the sale of several works valued at more than $1 million and at least…

A bottle of the “world’s most valuable” whisky sold for $2.7 million at Sotheby’s on November 18. The Macallan Valerio Adami 1926 is one of just 40 bottles filled in 1986 after the liquor aged for six decades in sherry casks, making it the oldest Macallan vintage ever made, Forbes reported. Another version of the single-malt whisky, which Sotheby\'s classified…

During this webinar, our special guest experts explore the current challenges and provide tips for brokers and agents on how to be successful in finding solutions for Private Client insureds. Featuring: • Heather Posner, Associate Vice President, National Product Leader, Private Client, Burns & Wilcox, Cleveland, OH • Sarah Chandonnet, Director, Private Client, Burns & Wilcox, Detroit/Farmington Hills, MI •…