August 1, 2002
An executive with a leading commercial insurer is urging information technology departments to share information regarding attacks on corporate Web sites and computer networks with risk managers and insurers. Without knowing the full extent and nature of these attacks, he …
July 22, 2002
Nuts & Bolts: Chicago-based Encompass Insurance has launched an identity theft insurance program. Encompass Identity Fraud Coverage provides coverage for expenses resulting from attorney fees, loan expenses, lost wages and other costs. Dollars: Limits up to $20,000 (may vary by …
July 3, 2002
Encompass Insurance has launched an identity theft insurance program to protect customers from the costs that result from having their identity stolen. Encompass Identity Fraud Coverage provides up to $20,000 (may vary by state) in coverage for expenses resulting from …
June 24, 2002
Nuts & Bolts: Philadelphia Insurance Companies is offering a Flexi-Five non-profit D&O policy that provides traditional D&O coverage along with: workplace violence coverage, Internet liability coverage, employment practices liability and fiduciary liability. The policy also includes optional duty to defend …
June 11, 2002
The Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) and The St. Paul Company have unveiled InsureIT®, an expanded affiliate insurance program especially designed for information technology companies. The program provides tailored technology business insurance and will also deliver educational opportunities in …
June 7, 2002
A measure approved by the California State Assembly has put Internet privacy on center stage, but won’t solve the real problem of identity theft, according to the American Insurance Association (AIA). “A real-life hacking incident has brought the issue of …
June 3, 2002
June 3, 2002 Philadelphia Insurance Companies’ announced the introduction of their new “Flexi-Five® non-profit D&O policy,” described as “providing traditional D&O coverage along with: Workplace Violence Coverage, Internet Liability Coverage, Employment Practices Liability, and Fiduciary Liability.” The company indicated it …
May 16, 2002
Minnesota-based Farmers Home Group is partnering with PromiseMark, ™ Inc. of Fairfax, Va., to offer the comprehensive Identity Theft Protection Plan through the FHG Network at www.farmershome.com. Farmers Home said the Plan is a total preventative and restorative solution that …
May 9, 2002
News and information provider LexisNexis™ has launched an online investigative tool for insurers, LexisNexis™ Insurance Solutions, using public records’ collections to facilitate investigations and information verification. The subscription-based service is available to special investigative units, fraud unit managers and investigators, …
April 16, 2002
Liberty International Underwriters (LIU), a division of Liberty Mutual Group, has contracted with New-Hampshire based Cogentric to utilize Cogentric’s Alcon Security Systems to help businesses manage cyber risks. LIU will now offer coverage for Internet-related errors and omissions, copyright infringement, …