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Inside This Article: A Florida gas station is facing a lawsuit after a customer allegedly tripped in a pothole near a gas pump. The suit claims the property owners failed to warn customers of the pothole, which reportedly blended in with the surrounding pavement and created a concealed hazard. Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance can respond to third-party bodily injury claims related to slip-and-fall accidents. …
Key Takeaways Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States, with an estimated 83% of flood losses uninsured. Recurring NFIP disruptions create operational challenges and reinforce the need to evaluate private Flood Insurance alternatives. Private market capacity across Primary and Excess Flood Insurance has expanded, offering higher limits and greater structural flexibility. Parametric Flood solutions provide liquidity tied…
Moderating pricing, increased competition, and persistent liability pressures are defining Commercial Insurance for 2026. See how social inflation, litigation trends, and sector-specific challenges are shaping coverage, capacity, and underwriting in the Commercial Insurance 2026 Forecast SlideShare.
Moderating rates, expanding capacity, and disciplined underwriting are setting the 2026 tone for Property & Casualty Insurance. See what is shaping the year ahead in our P&C 2026 Forecast SlideShare.
Inside This Article: A recent analysis found that water and freezing damage claims comprised about 20% of small business insurance claims in 2025, compared to 15% in 2015. Fire continues to be the costliest type of loss, with average claim severity rising to approximately $80,000 in 2025, more than double 2015 levels, Risk & Insurance reported. Rising repair expenses, labor shortages,…
Key Takeaways The E&S P&C market is in a strong position, supported by disciplined underwriting and strong carrier appetite. The E&S marketplace has recorded 14 consecutive years of premium growth, with Casualty lines representing the majority of direct premiums written. Social inflation, nuclear verdicts, and litigation funding continue to influence underwriting and pricing decisions, while tort reform in select states is beginning to…
Inside This Article: A three-alarm fire at Baltimore’s historic “Castle on Keswick” building caused extensive water damage that destroyed wedding gowns and other property at Jill Andrews Gowns. The loss included client-owned items stored for fittings and alterations, raising concerns over who is financially responsible for damaged heirlooms. Commercial Property Insurance may not cover customers’ belongings, making specialized policies…
Scott Higgins, Executive Vice President, Commercial Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, breaks down why Property pricing is trending downward for well-controlled risks, General Liability remains largely stable, and Transportation continues to face persistent pricing pressure. See what’s ahead in this Commercial Insurance Outlook excerpt from the Eye on 2026 P&C Webinar. https://vimeo.com/1153010452/f0cfe33b24?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci