There are basically 2 types of “exhaustion” scenarios when you look at the insurance programs of the Named Insured versus the Additional Insured. A typical example is where a Subcontractor (Named Insured) is asked to add the General Contractor to their policy as an Additional Insured. Indeed, the General Contractor, and Additional Insured in this … Continued
Cyber insurance had record rate increases in 2021 and there are no signs of slowing down during 2022. The types of attacks and vulnerabilities are changing quickly as bad actors are constantly testing and exploiting newfound weakness in corporate cyber defenses. The size and scope of ransom demands continues to increase exponentially. Whitepaper: Corporate Safety … Continued
Like 2020, the year 2021 was tumultuous for many reasons. Developments in cyber security and the market for cyber liability insurance were no different. In response to these conditions, significant changes to available coverage for cyber liability insurance may lie ahead. Several carriers have already submitted new forms and rates for 2022. Other carriers may … Continued
In this episode of Expect an Expert, Henderson Brothers’ in-house counsel, Peter Horne, answers 4 questions about excessive fee litigation and its impact on insurance. An excessive fee lawsuit is when participants in a retirement plan allege that the plan sponsor (or other entities or individuals) breached their fiduciary duties by making the participants pay … Continued
Around the start of the school year a TikTok® trend began to emerge among teens and young adults. The trend known as “Devious Licks” has middle and high school aged students participating in and filming for social media various scandalous activities. These activities are primarily taking place on school grounds. In the month of September, … Continued
Shareholders who hold dual or multiple capacities at your organization will impact who is an insured and ultimately covered under your organization’s D&O policy. Such dual capacities and the reps and warranties made from those roles are especially important in M&A situations. In order to avoid a costly dispute with your carrier, work with your … Continued
A recent decision from the Sixth Circuit reveals how exclusions in your D&O policy might negatively impact your compliance activities. In the case of Barber v. Arch Insurance Company, 2021 U.S. App. LEXIS 20368 (6th Cir. July 7, 2021) (“Barber”), the court determined a coal company’s D&O policy would not supply coverage, because the company’s … Continued
A Builder’s Risk policy is a variation of a property policy that offers protection in construction scenarios not typically not seen in a standard property policy. In this episode of Expect An Expert, we are joined by our commercial insurance experts Clem Wandrisco and Dan Coast, as they elaborate on Builders’ Risk policies, explain certain … Continued
In a post-SolarWinds world, what do you need to know now about your application for cyber liability insurance? Throughout December 2020, the cyberattack of the major tech firm, SolarWinds, came to light. As the situation unfolded, we learned more about the extent of that attack and the other organizations potentially affected—FireEye, Microsoft, the Department of … Continued
The news recently broke that the vessel, the Ever Given, blocking the Suez Canal for nearly a week has been freed and that the canal should be open again soon. This raises important questions for blue water and brown water insurance claims. When determining what the proper limits should be to insure our marine exposures … Continued
