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Holiday Parties Involving Alcohol a Major Liability, Experts Warn
12.07.22
Nearly 57% of companies will host an in-person holiday party for their employees this year, an increase of over 26% from 2021, according to a new survey. The 2022 Holiday Party Survey Report, released Dec. 2 by executive outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, was based on responses from 252 U.S. companies and also noted […]
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In-Store Theft is Rising for Many Retailers, with More Expected Over the Holidays, Survey Says
11.30.22
Theft is a growing concern for many small business owners, according to recent data from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In a survey of small retailers, 56% reported experiencing theft from their stores in the past year, and half of the respondents said the issue is getting worse, the association reported. About 53% of small […]
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Neighbors Sue in New York, Claiming Construction Work ‘Compromised Integrity’ of Their Apartments
11.21.22
Residents of a New York City apartment building are claiming in a lawsuit that construction on a neighboring office building caused their property to sink almost an inch into the ground, leading to cracks and separation in multiple apartment units and forcing some residents to move out, Commercial Observer recently reported. Filed in New York […]
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Employees Sue Twitter, Saying Mass Layoff Came Without Enough Notice
11.15.22
A class-action lawsuit recently filed against Twitter Inc. alleges the company did not give employees the legally required notice before laying off 50% of its workforce. The mass layoff affected about 3,700 jobs and came days after Elon Musk acquired the company for $44 billion and began implementing various overhauls. “This is not the first […]
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Property & Casualty Report: Forward Outlook
11.09.22
The fourth quarter began very different than how the majority of the summer months had transpired from a Natural CAT perspective; as Hurricane Ian used the final few days of Q3 to take aim at Florida’s densely populated gulf coast. Despite mandatory evacuations, fairly accurate forecasting of its path and the usual several days to […]
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Carbon Monoxide Leaks Evacuate Apartments, Sicken Daycare and School Children
11.02.22
Dozens of students from Clemson University in South Carolina were evacuated from an off-campus apartment complex on Oct. 25 due to a carbon monoxide leak that left some residents seeking medical attention for headaches and nausea after possible exposure to the gas. The leak, which may have originated in a main floor retail space where […]
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Insuring the Upside Down: New ‘Stranger Things’ Airbnb Will Have Extra Risks
10.25.22
Vecna, take note: The Byers’ family home will soon have new occupants. A home in Fayetteville, Georgia, that was used in the filming of the hit sci-fi horror series Stranger Things was recently listed for sale for $300,000. It was then taken off the market just one week later after an offer was reportedly accepted […]
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Recent Trucking Spills No Laughing Matter for Transportation Industry
10.19.22
Two separate trucking accidents caused major spills of tomatoes and Alfredo sauce onto highways on different sides of the U.S. within hours of each other in late August, Today reported. The first incident took place Aug. 29 in Vacaville, California, when a big-rig truck went through the center divider and crashed, injuring three individuals and […]
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Architect to Pay $450K to Settle Lawsuit Over Inaccessible Senior Housing
10.12.22
An architectural firm in Riverton, New Jersey, will pay $450,000 to settle a federal lawsuit over the design of eight senior living communities that allegedly did not meet accessibility requirements. According to a Sept. 28 consent order released by the Department of Justice, J. Randolph Parry Architects was accused of engaging in discrimination by failing […]
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The State of the Hospitality Market
10.05.22
During this webinar, our experts met for a discussion on the state of the Hospitality Insurance market and the residual effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the resurgence of business, and tips for agents and brokers. Featured Experts: Bonnie Steen, Vice President, Managing Director, Burns & Wilcox, New Orleans, LA Barry Whitton, Managing Director, Broker, Property, […]
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Top 3: Cybersecurity Awareness Intel
10.05.22
Below we highlight the top 3 trending Cybersecurity Awareness-related intel topics. 1. Trending News Attesting to MFAs, Security Protocols a Key Part of Cyber Protection 2. Slideshow Overview Cyber & Privacy Insurance Rate increases of up to 20% on average per quarter have been occurring in the Cyber industry since the second quarter of 2020. […]
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Hurricane Ian Recovery: Navigating Your Insurance Claim After a Loss
10.04.22
Additional damage was reported in central Florida and in South Carolina after Ian was downgraded to a tropical storm and then made a second landfall as a Category 1 hurricane. The communities most severely affected face a long recovery ahead, with places like Fort Myers Beach being described as “like a war zone” due to […]
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Tesla Recalls Over 1 Million Vehicles Over Worries Windows Could Cause a Pinch
09.28.22
A faulty window reversal system on certain Tesla models has led to the recall of more than 1 million vehicles. The problem, discovered by the company during production testing in August, could make the power windows react incorrectly to obstructions and cause an individual’s fingers to be pinched, the Associated Press reported. Affected vehicles include […]
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Burns & Wilcox Brand Ambassador Max Homa Wins Fifth PGA Tour Title at Fortinet Championship
09.20.22
Homa secures defending champion status for this tournament and third win with Team Burns & Wilcox Farmington Hills, Mich. (September 20, 2022) – Burns & Wilcox, a globally recognized leader in wholesale insurance brokerage and underwriting, today is recognizing Max Homa – one of its brand ambassadors – on winning the Fortinet Championship this past weekend in Napa, […]
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Paul Newman’s Foundation Has ‘Lost Its Way,’ Daughters Allege in Lawsuit Against Actor’s Nonprofit
09.14.22
Two daughters of the late Paul Newman have filed a lawsuit against their father’s nonprofit organization, claiming that the Newman’s Own Foundation has “lost its way” since their father’s death and is not preserving and honoring his legacy, CNN Business recently reported. Filed in Connecticut by sisters Susan and Nell Newman, the suit alleges breach […]
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New Report: 1 in 7 Physicians Used Alcohol or Controlled Substances at Work
09.07.22
A new report based on a survey of health care providers found that an alarming number of physicians have used alcohol or controlled substances while on the job. The survey, conducted by All Points North, revealed that 1 in 7 physicians admitted to consuming alcohol or using other controlled substances at work during the last […]
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