Cyber Risk News

How to Manage the Growing Risks of Social Media

Advertising, Defamation, Privacy and Security Laws All at Issue Asked why he robbed banks, Willie Sutton famously replied: “Because that’s where the money is.” Something similar can be said to explain why companies are paying more attention to social media …

Non-Resident Blogger Can Be Sued in Florida Over Defamation

The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that a non-resident blogger can be sued in the state for posting allegedly defamatory comments about a Florida company on her out-of-state Web site. In a unanimous opinion, the court said that if a …

Rockwood Adds General Liability to Life Agents’ Errors & Omissions

Rockwood Programs, Inc. has revised its life/accident and health insurance agents’ errors and omissions (E&O) offering by embedding $100,000 limit general liability coverage in the product. These coverage additions are being included at no cost to the policyholder. The changes …

Florida Deregulates Certain Commercial, Professional Liability Lines for Pricing

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has signed into law a bill exempting certain commercial and professional liability insurance rates from state review prior to use. Current state law exempts only those policies with annual premiums above $500,000 in addition to other …

Non-Resident Blogger Can Be Sued in Florida Over Defamation

The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that a non-resident blogger can be sued in the state for posting allegedly defamatory comments about a Florida company on her out-of-state Web site. In a unanimous opinion, the court said that if a …

‘Green Energy Systems’ Now ‘Essential’ Says Lloyd’s

“Green energy systems are no longer just ‘nice to have,’ but are essential in securing our energy supply and protecting the environment,” according to a new report from Lloyd’s 360 Risk Insight and UK think tank Chatham House, entitled: Sustainable …

Florida Governor Signs Commercial, Professional Lines Deregulation Bill

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has signed into law a bill exempting certain commercial and professional liability insurance rates from state review prior to use. Current state law exempts only those policies with annual premiums above $500,000 in addition to other …

OneBeacon Broadens @vantage for Information Technology Firms

OneBeacon Technology Group announced enhancements to its @vantage for Information Technology product designed for hardware, software and telecommunications companies. Two primary coverage areas have been broadened to recognize the continually emerging risks technology firms face today. With OneBeacon’s data privacy …

The Hanover Partners With Identity Theft 911

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. has partnered with Identity Theft 911, an identity theft management and data-breach response service. The arrangement will enable The Hanover’s agents to provide their mid-size business customers with protection against data breaches and identity theft …

Main Street America Expands Product Lines To Grain Dealers Mutual Agents

The Main Street America Group has introduced its products to nearly 200 independent agents who represent new affiliate Grain Dealers Mutual Insurance Co. throughout North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. Specifically, super regional carrier Main Street America launched its commercial and …