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Century-Old Clubhouse Destroyed by Fire Faces Complex Rebuild
Inside This Article: A fire recently destroyed the historic Lochmoor Country Club clubhouse in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan. Historic properties may require specialized Commercial Property Insurance with Historical Replacement Cost to reproduce original materials, designs, and craftsmanship after a loss. Business Interruption Coverage and Extra Expense Coverage can help companies recoup lost revenue and maintain payroll during restoration. Updates
$25.6 Billion in Nuclear Verdicts Raises Stakes for Businesses
Inside This Article: “Nuclear” verdicts increased 40.7% in 2025, reaching their highest annual total since 2009, according to Marathon Strategies. The nearly 200 verdicts of at least $10 million in 2025 totaled approximately $25.6 billion. Claims that have previously stayed within primary insurance limits are increasingly reaching Excess Liability Insurance layers. Business owners are encouraged to closely review policy
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Whether it is a small storefront or a sprawling distribution center, every commercial property faces risks such as burst pipes, electrical fires, or storm damage that could disrupt operations and result in major financial setbacks. To learn how Commercial Property Insurance can help business owners protect their assets, we spoke with Barry Whitton, Managing Director, Broker, Property, Burns & Wilcox, Brokerage Division,…
Flooding is the nation’s most frequent and expensive natural disaster, affecting property owners from coastal cities to inland towns alike. Even a few inches of water can cause catastrophic damage, disrupt operations, and leave homeowners and business owners facing massive repair expenses. To learn more about Flood Insurance and new products reshaping the marketplace, we spoke with Brad Turner, Vice President, National Product…
Key Takeaways: Commercial Auto remains challenging, with combined ratios above 100% and 55 consecutive quarters of rate increases keeping underwriting tight. Capacity is available but selective. Complete submissions, strong safety culture, and telematics can meaningfully improve pricing and options. Loss severity continues to rise due to inflation, nuclear verdicts, repair costs, supply-chain delays, and growing EV exposures. Enforcement of English-language proficiency rules intensified in 2025, worsening…
Gene’ Cain, Broker, Transportation, Burns & Wilcox, Brokerage Division, Atlanta, Georgia, breaks down why Commercial Auto rates continue climbing after 55 consecutive quarters, highlighting severity trends, supply chain delays, and emerging risks tied to electric vehicles. This insight from our recent Transportation webinar offers a clear look at the factors driving Physical Damage and Liability losses. https://vimeo.com/1145667389/a029430501?fl=ip&fe=ec
Renee Jones, Underwriter, Transportation, Burns & Wilcox, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas, highlights how proactive loss mitigation—rooted in a strong safety culture—can meaningfully influence premium. In this clip from our recent Transportation webinar, she explains how telematics, driver-facing cameras, and consistent loss control practices help reduce frequency and severity while improving pricing options. https://vimeo.com/1145669562/66ef496443?fl=ip&fe=ec
In this clip from our recent Transportation & Garage Insurance webinar, Liza Zarate, Underwriter, Transportation, Burns & Wilcox, San Antonio, Texas, highlights how stricter enforcement of English proficiency regulations is impacting the trucking industry—and where brokers and agents can still find opportunity. https://vimeo.com/1145736966/afee42d510?fl=ip&fe=ec
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