How brokers can help personal cyber go mainstream
February 16, 2021 by Adam MalikAlthough it will take some time, selling personal cyber insurance will come as naturally to brokers as selling home and auto insurance to customers, an expert predicts. Until that happens, however, it’s up to brokers to make sure that personal…
Why noxious gas release claims can be costly
May 26, 2020 by Greg MeckbachToxic gas leaks may not happen often in Canada but if it happens to your client, it can result in a large third-party liability claim, a managing general agent warns. A styrene gas leak from an LG Polymers in India…
How all-encompassing is the war risk exclusion?
January 15, 2020 by Greg MeckbachExclusions in commercial insurance for losses arising from violence might be broader than some of your clients think. “The war risk exclusion does not just apply where war has been officially declared between two or more countries,” said Lalita Mohabir, national…
How brokers are responding to Mideast crisis
January 14, 2020 by Greg MeckbachAs tension continues to rise in the Middle East, brokers might want to start asking clients questions about travel plans – if they aren’t already. “After recent events in Iran and Iraq, Burns & Wilcox has been getting questions from…
Exclusive partnership will extend MGA’s cyber offerings
November 21, 2018 by Jason ContantManaging general agent Burns & Wilcox has announced an exclusive partnership with a cybersecurity company to pair its specialty insurance products with data breach monitoring and notification services. The partnership with London, UK-based BreachAware, which specializes in data breach research…