Latest Directors Officers Headlines
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Aberrations for Certain Coverages Create Problems for Insureds and Underwriters Alike
Dec 11 2003 // As the property and casualty industry begins to settle into more stable pricing, there continues to be aberrations in certain coverages. D&O, medical malpractice and workers’ compensation are among the coverages...
PLUS Convention Highlights D&O, E&O Concerns For Agents/Brokers
Dec 1 2003 // The Professional Liability Underwriting Society’s 16th annual convention, held Nov. 9-11 in Philadelphia, featured a broad range of discussions on timely issues facing insurers, agents, brokers and the lawyers who...
E.L.M. Offers Liability ‘Suite’ For Small to Mid-Size Businesses
Nov 21 2003 // Los Angeles-based E.L.M. Insurance Brokers Inc., a specialist in professional liability, targets small to mid-size businesses with its “professional liability suite of products,” which includes liability...
A.M. Best Affirms Rating for Energy Insurance Mutual Ltd.
Nov 17 2003 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) of Energy Insurance Mutual Limited (EIM) (Bridgetown, Barbados). The rating outlook is stable. The rating reflects EIM’s excellent...
LaCroix and PLUS to Explore Challenges, Opportunities
Nov 3 2003 // The Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) International Conference, to be held in Philadelphia Nov. 9 – 11, promises to explore the often conflicting circumstances in the professional liability insurance...
ACE European Group Announces D&O Management Changes
Oct 21 2003 // ACE European Group has announced some changes to its Directors & Officers management team for the UK and Ireland, effective November 1, 2003. “In order to capitalise on significant growth opportunities in the...
How do you Spell Relief’ Surplus Lines
Sep 8 2003 // Premium growth continues unabated for surplus line carriers, the insurance industry’s relief pitchers. They find themselves the beneficiaries of a standard marketplace still skittish about placing risks in lines...
Alternative Markets Reach New Levels
Sep 8 2003 // “Client, insure thyself!” Well it hasn’t quite reached that point yet, but the hard market has caused insurance buyers to commence an unprecedented search for affordable risk management solutions. Pushed...
How Do You Spell Relief’ Surplus Lines
Sep 8 2003 // Premium growth continues unabated for surplus line carriers, the insurance industry’s relief pitchers. They find themselves the beneficiaries of a standard marketplace still skittish about placing risks in lines...
ABD Insurance & Financial Services Adds McFall to Financial Services Group
Aug 20 2003 // California-based ABD Insurance and Financial Services, a provider of global risk management and employee benefits solutions, added Matthew McFall as assistant vice president and D&O broker for the company’s...
One Year After Sarbanes-Oxley, a Fresh Look at D&O Underwriting
Aug 18 2003 // The anniversary of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) has opened the door of dialogue to the benefits of sustainable, effective corporate governance. The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) shift in focus...
One Year After Sarbanes-Oxley, a Fresh Look at D&O Underwriting
Aug 18 2003 // The anniversary of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) has opened the door of dialogue to the benefits of sustainable, effective corporate governance. The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) shift in...
CPCU Society Gathers in New Orleans Oct. 11-14
Aug 11 2003 // CPCUs can learn about the latest property and casualty insurance topics at the CPCU Society’s 59th Annual Meeting and Seminars, taking place in New Orleans, Oct. 11-14. The Annual Meeting’s Property and...
Assurex Global: Commercial Middle Market Premiums Stabilizing
Aug 8 2003 // There is reportedly relief in sight for commercial insurance buyers numb from years of hefty premium increases and stiff underwriting conditions. The commercial middle market will enjoy lower rate increases and some flat...
CNA Financial Reports Q2 Net Income of $70M; Reductions in Workforce to Occur
Aug 7 2003 // CNA Financial Corporation reported net income for the second quarter of 2003 of $70 million, or $0.25 per share, as compared with net income of $31 million, or $0.14 per share, for the same period in 2002. Net income for...
Premium Relief in Sight for Commercial Buyers
Aug 6 2003 // There is reportedly relief in sight for commercial insurance buyers numb from years of hefty premium increases and stiff underwriting conditions. The commercial middle market will enjoy lower rate increases and some flat...
Insure the Game You Love to Play
Aug 4 2003 // Like most other industries, clubs have been impacted a great deal by the hardening market. While recent pricing has improved slightly, clubs still face pricing, stability and consistency issues with respect to their...
AXIS Announces New Bermuda-based Financial Lines Capability
Jul 8 2003 // AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced today that as of July 7, it will provide Directors & Officers Liability Insurance and other financial lines coverages through its Bermuda-based subsidiary, AXIS Specialty...
IIASA to Hold D&O Seminar
Jun 27 2003 // The Independent Insurance Agents of San Antonio announced it will hold a continuing education seminar, “Non-Profit Directors & Officers Liability” in conjunction with Victor O. Schinnerer & Company on...
IIASA to Hold D&O Seminar
Jun 26 2003 // The Independent Insurance Agents of San Antonio announced it will hold a continuing education seminar, “Non-Profit Directors & Officers Liability” in conjunction with Victor O. Schinnerer & Company on...
