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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…

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.

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…

As flooding risks continue to grow across the U.S. and beyond, finding the right Flood Insurance policy is essential for property owners. To learn more about Flood Insurance, we spoke with Brad Turner, Vice President, National Product Manager, Flood, Burns & Wilcox, Morehead City, North Carolina. What are some of today\'s greatest risks regarding Flood Insurance? B.T.: The lack of…

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…

It has been a devastating wildfire season across the western United States. Fast-moving blazes have forced thousands of people to evacuate, destroyed homes and scorched millions of acres of land. In other parts of the country, catastrophic flooding has ravaged homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Extreme heat, tornadoes and hurricanes also remain serious threats. In our Extreme Weather and CAT Insurance webinar,…

Communities from Florida to the Northeast are recovering from the effects of Hurricane Debby, which brought flooding rain and multiple tornadoes from Florida to the Northeast. Earlier this year, forecasts predicted an above average, or even record-breaking number of storms in 2024, due in part to unusually high ocean temperatures and the effects of La Niña, NBC News reported. For…