Latest Liability Headlines
All the headlines from our Liability Topic Page, ordered by recency.
What Is Umbrella Coverage and Why Should Your Customers Buy It?
Jun 21 2021 // I came across this comment in a social media group that I subscribe to. Someone was lamenting that their personal umbrella premium went up. As I read the post, I noted that even with the premium increase, that person was...
Scale Underwriting Introduces Social Media Influencer Liability
Jun 18 2021 // Scale Underwriting, a Founder Shield company that provides tailored insurance products for high-growth companies, has launched Scale Social, a media liability insurance policy for social media influencers and their...
Hub Introduces Transportation Industry Excess Liability Product
Jun 18 2021 // Chicago-based Hub International Limited has introduced a transportation excess liability/umbrella proprietary product helps clients reduce risks and protect them from potentially large losses. The Hub Drive Excess...
Cannabis Wholesaler Cannasure Now Operating in California
Jun 17 2021 // Cannasure Insurance Services is now providing its wholesale brokerage and managing general agent services to retail brokers representing insureds domiciled in California. Cannasure announced it will offer property capacity...
People Moves: Jencap’s Maher, XS Brokers’ Mordarski Promoted; AGCS Hires Two
Jun 16 2021 // New York’s Jencap Group Promotes Maher to President Jencap Group LLC, a New York-headquartered national wholesale intermediary, has promoted Mark Maher to president. In his new role, Maher will work with the Jencap...
NFP, Vault Introduce Exclusive Group Excess Liability Program
Jun 14 2021 // NFP and Vault have launched the NFP/Vault Group Excess Program to provide select, qualifying employers and wealth management organizations an opportunity to expand their scope of benefits and offerings and extend to their...
Texas Healthcare Providers to Pay More than $1M in False Claims Case
Jun 11 2021 // Three separate Texas healthcare providers will pay a collective $1,056,340.50 to resolve liability under the False Claims Act for the alleged improper billing of electro-acupuncture devices, the U.S. Attorney’s...
Bell and Clements Launches Intellectual Property Insurance for Law Firms
Jun 10 2021 // Bell and Clements Inc., part of Munich Re Specialty Insurance (MRSI), is launching an Intellectual Property Legal Professional Liability (IPLPL) product specifically designed for law firms of all sizes with 65% or more of...
Volkswagen’s D&O Liability Insurers Agree to Pay €270M of Diesel Emissions Payout
Jun 10 2021 // FRANKFURT — Volkswagen said on Wednesday it had agreed to settle claims against four former executives, including long-time CEO Martin Winterkorn, that will see the carmaker receive 288 million euros ($351 million)...
People Moves: New Hires at Maryland Insurance Administration, Ascot; Millers Mutual Promotes Begyn
Jun 8 2021 // Ascot Appoints Lillegard as Group Chief Actuary Ascot has appointed Matthew Lillegard as group chief actuary. He will be responsible for leading the overall Ascot Group actuarial functions and will work in close...
How to Manage Social Media Liability in the Workplace: RIMS
Jun 7 2021 // “I remember when the worst thing you had to worry about at work was a misdirected reply-to-all on an email.” Joann Lytle, a partner with the law firm McCarter & English in Philadelphia, knows things have...
Logic & Language and Forms & Facts Homeowners Coverage for Watercraft
Jun 7 2021 // It’s now boating season in most parts of the country, so let’s explore some watercraft coverage issues under homeowners insurance. For the educational and illustrative purposes of this article, we’re...
Making the Case for Professional Liability in Law Enforcement
Jun 7 2021 // Almost a year ago, I wrote an article, asking the question, Do Police Officers Need to Buy Professional Liability? It’s still a good question and I’d like to explore it again from another direction. What might...
The Evolving Portfolio of Risk in Higher Education
Jun 7 2021 // Between the shift to remote learning and mitigating the risks of COVID-19, higher education has had a tumultuous year. And with new risks emerging almost too regularly, retentions and limits are increasing, making...
California’s Harsh EPLI Landscape Made Worse by COVID
Jun 7 2021 // It’s common knowledge that the employee practices liability insurance arena nationwide has been unfriendly to buyers. Earlier this year, a survey of 20 EPLI carriers showed 15 reported rate increases for the line...
GOP Opposes Weakening Liability Shield for Police Officers
Jun 3 2021 // The Senate’s top Republican on Tuesday linked Democrats’ efforts to make it easier to sue police officers to problems many law enforcement agencies are having recruiting and retaining personnel, drawing a hard...
Protecting Manufacturing Clients as Products Evolve
May 29 2021 // This post is part of a series sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group. As these and other companies expand the scope of their businesses and assume new risks, there are increasing opportunities for independent agents to...
Internet Groups Warn Against Including Liability Shield in Trade Deals
May 28 2021 // A coalition of internet accountability groups is warning the Biden administration against including liability protections for tech companies in future trade agreements, saying that could hamstring efforts to hold platforms...
Bayer Unveils New Roundup Risk Management Plan After $2B Proposal Fails
May 27 2021 // Bayer said today it will initiate a series of actions to address potential future litigation over its Roundup weedkiller product following the rejection of its $2 billion Roundup class settlement yesterday by a U.S....
D&O Specialist MGA, Rising Edge, Launches with 4 Senior Appointments
May 26 2021 // Rising Edge, a London-based directors and officers (D&O) managing general agent, announced its official launch with the appointment of four key hires. As previously announced, Rising Edge will focus on D&O...
