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From cyber crashes, like the recent Microsoft CrowdStrike outage to cyberattacks, Cyber Insurance has never been more critical – yet so many businesses forgo or have inadequate Cyber coverage. During this webinar our panel of experts dove into all things Cyber Insurance. Featured Experts: Kenneth Labelle, Senior Broker, Professional Liability, Burns & Wilcox Brokerage, Chicago, Illinois Derek Kilmer, Associate Managing…
Across industries, companies face the risk of professional errors leading to serious losses and costly lawsuits. To learn more about the types of Professional Liability Insurance available to address these risks, we spoke with Andy Wood, Vice President, Professional Liability, Burns & Wilcox, Chicago, Illinois. What are some of the greatest risks today when it comes to Professional Liability? A.W.:…
The global Microsoft outage that grounded flights, canceled nonessential surgeries and halted operations for countless businesses could exceed $1 billion in insured losses, according to reports. The technology outage, which began July 19 after a faulty software update by CrowdStrike shut down 8.5 million Windows computers around the world, left many large and small companies unable to function — and…
The term “equilibrium” is increasingly being used within insurance circles to describe certain sectors moving toward a state of balance in terms of rates versus supply, terms and conditions. It suggests a growing opinion among industry leaders that Property and Casualty (P&C) is largely in a healthy place. This is true even after a decade-long period characterized by costly CAT…
Cargo theft rates are climbing as sophisticated scammers increasingly target transportation companies using high-tech schemes, according to reports. Freight thefts that involve identity theft, double brokering and online scams are surging, Business Insurance recently reported, with virtual thefts making it possible for criminals to target companies from anywhere in the world. These methods make it faster…
More than five years after the death of Grumpy Cat, the internet-famous cat known for its disgruntled-looking expression, the company that owns its image and likeness continues to confront alleged trademark violations from other entities using the pet’s face for profit. According to a recent report from Courthouse News Service, Grumpy Cat Limited has filed more than 50 trademark lawsuits…
The former chief financial officer of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is being accused of embezzling $40 million from the nonprofit organization over a period of more than 11 years. William Smith was recently charged with bank and wire fraud after allegedly stealing millions of dollars and spending it on airline tickets, hotels, luxury goods, real estate and more. He has…
Following several years of double-digit rate increases and restrictive adjustments to Terms and Conditions (T&C), the Property Insurance sector has reached a point of relative stability. Rates are largely modest as insurers secure the required premium, now applying rates against a proper exposure basis—Insurance to Value (ITV). With few exceptions of traditional CAT-prone perils in specific geographies, most carriers are…
