Articles by Amy O'Connor

O'Connor is the Southeast editor for Insurance Journal and associate editor of MyNewMarkets.com.

Top 5 Things Affecting Excess & Surplus Market in 2011

It has been a challenging few years for those in the excess and surplus (E&S) lines insurance market. An endless soft market, extreme competition from the standard markets, and a bad economy left wholesale and retail agents scrambling to retain …

Women in Professional Liability Gain Support from New Networking Group

Learning to become a leader is essential in the career development of women in the insurance industry, says Pauline Morley, founder of a new initiative from the Professional Liability Underwriting Society’s (PLUS) Foundation. Morley, who is senior vice president of …

Black Friday, Cyber Monday: Holiday Shopping Rush Brings Risks

Americans’ spending hits a fever pitch during the holidays and two days in particular – “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” – leave retailers and consumers vulnerable to different exposures. The day after Thanksgiving — also known as Black Friday — …

Reporting Firms Face Risks as U.S. Cracks Down on Medicare, Medicaid Costs

New Insurance Products Cover Risks Created by New Laws and Regulations The federal government’s crackdown on fraud and errors in Medicare and Medicaid is raising liability issues for firms that specialize in managing claims and billing for these programs – …

Seniors in Assisted Living Facilities Lack Personal Liability Insurance

New Product Offers Coverage for Dogs, Scooters and More Senior citizens have a lot to worry about but perhaps one of the most stressful worries they face is the loss of independence. For some seniors, transitioning from living independently to …

Reducing E&O Exposures: What Agents Need to Know

Certificates of Insurance, Data Breaches, Unfamiliar Markets Among Exposures for Agents Insurance agents who fail to keep up with changing legislation, regulations, policies and forms are opening themselves up to costly errors and omissions (E&O) claims, according to experts and …

Lexington Enters New Insurance Territory With Carbon Registry Product

As many businesses work to reduce their carbon footprints and go green, insurers are rushing to keep up with the world of alternative energy, climate change, green technology and green building by developing new products to support these businesses efforts. …

Reducing E&O Exposures: What Agents Need to Know

Certificates of Insurance, Data Breaches, Unfamiliar Markets Among Exposures for Agents Insurance agents who fail to keep up with changing legislation, regulations, policies and forms are opening themselves up to costly errors and omissions (E&O) claims, according to experts and …

Reducing E&O Exposures: What Agents Need to Know

Data Breach, Privacy Claims and Certificates of Insurance Costly Exposures for Agents Insurance agents who fail to keep up with ever-changing legislation, regulations, policies and forms are opening themselves up to costly insurance errors and omissions (E&O) claims, and even …

Reducing E&O Exposures: What Agents Need to Know

Certificates of Insurance, Data Breaches, Unfamiliar Markets Among Exposures for Agents Insurance agents who fail to keep up with changing legislation, regulations, policies and forms are opening themselves up to costly errors and omissions (E&O) claims, according to experts and …