Vermont Bars Struggle with Sky-High Insurance | Montpelier News

Vermont’s bars and clubs are shutting down under the crushing weight of skyrocketing liquor liability insurance—Radio Bean in Burlington is just one casualty blaming the insane premiums. Though lawmakers tweaked dram shop laws three years ago to make Vermont more attractive to insurers, the fix only helps businesses that don’t rely heavily on alcohol sales. For those pouring most of their profits into drinks, it’s still a tightrope walk—and insurers keep pricing them out with factors like location, hours, and even music. State officials admit courts may be needed to truly assess if the reforms worked, while nightlife hubs feel the sting hardest. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/31eed2af20b1df6f