Transactional Liability Insurance: Why Management Liability Isn’t Enough in Today’s M&A World February 7, 2022 By Kate Lyes and Angus Marshall After a slight Covid-19 related dip in 2020, M&A activity has reached unprecedented levels with 2021 being the busiest year...
U.S. Surplus Lines Premium Up 22% in 2021 February 7, 2022 Surplus lines premium increased 22% and transactions rebounded almost 6.6% over their 2020 totals in the 15 states with designated...
World’s First Crypto Mortgage? Homeowners’ Insurers Don’t Hate It February 7, 2022 By William Rabb If homeowners’ insurance carriers weren’t facing enough issues this year, here’s one more to think about: A Miami company is...
Louisiana Court Disbars Attorney Who Allegedly Mishandled Claims Case February 7, 2022 The Louisiana Supreme Court has disbarred a Lafayette attorney accused of failing to properly handle a client’s case, then lying...
Kansas High Court Keeps Law Allowing COVID Lawsuits Alive January 24, 2022 Kansas’ highest court ruled on Jan. 7 to keep intact a law that allows people to sue counties over mask...
Victims of U. of Michigan Doctor Could Sue School Under New Bill January 24, 2022 More than 1,000 sexual abuse victims of a University of Michigan sports doctor would get a window in which they...
How to Partner with a Lender January 24, 2022 By Rick Dennen Lenders pulled back on business loans amid COVID-19, tightening criteria and even halting traditional loans to focus on Paycheck Protection...
Despite Mitigation, Cyber Attacks, Rate Hikes to Continue in 2022 January 24, 2022 As dramatic as escalating ransomware attacks and rapidly climbing cyber insurance rates have been in 2021, both trends will continue...
Employers Fear Long-Term Liability From ‘Take-Home’ COVID-19 Lawsuits January 24, 2022 By Tom Hals As COVID-19 cases surge in the United States, businesses say they fear a California court ruling has increased the likelihood...
I See Dead People… Are They Covered? January 24, 2022 By Bill Wilson The title of this month’s column is obviously a cinematic play on words, referencing the well-known catchphrase from the movie...