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During this webinar, we joined our award-winning Flood Practice Group and expert panel for a look into the current state of the flood market along with strategies for success as brokers navigate the current environment Watch now below. https://vimeo.com/942127721/48a12ed6c8?share=copy

A growing number of homes covered by the National Flood Insurance Program are experiencing severe and repetitive flood losses, according to data from the Natural Resources Defense Council. The number of homes categorized as severe repetitive loss properties — meaning they have either had four or more separate building or contents claims of over $5,000, or two or more separate…

Consumers will spend a record-breaking $6.4 billion on Valentine\'s Day jewelry purchases this year, according to a recent survey from the National Retail Federation. The annual survey shows that total Valentine\'s Day spending in the U.S. will reach $14.2 billion, another record, INSTORE Magazine reported Jan. 30. Although consumers expected to spend an average of $185.51…

Severe weather continued to break records in 2023, escalating property risks for many homeowners in the U.S. as they grapple with rising costs and a shifting insurance market. A string of disastrous tornadoes in Middle Tennessee earlier this month contributed to what appeared to be the state’s deadliest December and eighth deadliest year for tornadoes, according to reports — only…

Early reports from one of the art industry\'s most significant U.S. events of the year pointed to a positive outlook for the art market, according to news outlets. Several galleries represented at the annual Art Basel Miami Beach, held Dec. 6-10, were reporting strong sales, including the sale of several works valued at more than $1 million and at least…

A bottle of the “world’s most valuable” whisky sold for $2.7 million at Sotheby’s on November 18. The Macallan Valerio Adami 1926 is one of just 40 bottles filled in 1986 after the liquor aged for six decades in sherry casks, making it the oldest Macallan vintage ever made, Forbes reported. Another version of the single-malt whisky, which Sotheby\'s classified…

The marketplace for private Flood Insurance has continued to grow in the months since a new flood-risk rating system went into effect for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies. A recent report from AM Best shows that 11 new private Flood Insurance carriers entered the market between 2021 and 2022, and a total of 151 new providers have started offering…

During this webinar, our special guest experts explore the current challenges and provide tips for brokers and agents on how to be successful in finding solutions for Private Client insureds. Featuring: • Heather Posner, Associate Vice President, National Product Leader, Private Client, Burns & Wilcox, Cleveland, OH • Sarah Chandonnet, Director, Private Client, Burns & Wilcox, Detroit/Farmington Hills, MI •…

Inflation in the U.S. has fallen from 9% to 3% over the past 12 months, with Americans seeing some relief on the cost of things like gas, groceries and airfare, according to the Associated Press. That leaves inflation still \"significantly above\" the Federal Reserve\'s target of 2%, officials said in recent days, and multiple rate hikes may be needed to…

A homeowner in Connecticut is facing a dog bite claim that will not be covered by insurance after his agent allegedly failed to disclose the dog on his Homeowners Insurance application. Antonio Laires, who is being sued over an incident in which his dog reportedly bit a woman on her face, claims he did not realize that his pet was…

Even before Hurricane Ian punctuated another active storm season in late 2022, Flood Insurance was amid a hard market. The hard market has been a result of several factors, including post-pandemic inflationary pressures, causing carriers to reduce their catastrophic exposure or exit the market altogether. One of the areas most affected by inflation has been reconstruction valuation costs, causing London…

During this webinar, Our experts discuss the current state of the Flood Insurance Market for both residential and commercial properties. They also review flood modeling, parametric coverage, tips on how brokers and agents can approach the challenges within this space, and more. https://vimeo.com/825984690/7c3272a447?share=copy