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U.S. Attorney General: Prosecuting Individuals Is Top Priority in Policing Corporate Crime

The U.S. Justice Department’s top priority in rooting out corporate malfeasance is to hold individuals accountable, Attorney General Merrick Garland said March 3 as he detailed a shift in focus and resources at the agency. The agency is allocating resources …

Corporate Crime: How Fidelity Bonds May Reduce Its Impact on Your Business

This post is part of a series sponsored by Old Republic Surety. Fidelity bonds differ from liability insurance and errors and omissions insurance. They protect against corporate crime. Does your commercial client’s business own valuable assets or expensive equipment? Maintain …

Justice Department Vows to Pursue Individual Executives in Corporate Crime Cases

The U.S. Justice Department will make executive accountability a part of every investigation of corporate wrongdoing, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said. “Under our revised policy, pursuing individuals responsible for wrongdoing will be a top priority in every corporate investigation,” …

XL Catlin Introduces Commercial Crime Insurance Policy

To help businesses recover from the financial repercussions of corporate crime, XL Catlin’s Global Crime business has introduced a new commercial crime insurance policy in the US. According to Greg Bangs, chief underwriting officer of XL Catlin’s Global Crime insurance …

Corporate Actions May Be Stupid But Not Criminal, Says AIG Chairman

American International Group Inc. Chairman Steve Miller said prosecutors must distinguish between management blunders and criminal actions when investigating corporate behavior. “A lot of executives did things that, in retrospect, look stupid,” Miller said in an interview Monday on Bloomberg …