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May 06, 2026

An overview of how to use FC&S to find answers to your coverage questions.

April 20, 2026

An early look at the 2026 predictions for hurricane season.

April 20, 2026

ISO has available seven endorsements to address the exposures associated with leasing or rental companies. Here we will provide a brief analysis of each of these endorsements.

Coverage for mobile equipment is a rather complex subject, given that coverage is split between the business auto and general liability coverage forms. We will look at the coverage provided by each of these forms, as well as how the coverages are designed to be applied in actual claim scenarios.

April 07, 2026

The U.S. Directors and Officers (D&O) liability insurance market in 2026 is stabilizing after a period of softening. Increased capacity has kept competition strong, resulting in flat or modestly decreased premiums for many insureds. This article examines the competitive equilibrium as underlying risks evolve rapidly.

April 07, 2026

From late 2025 to early 2026, D&O liability and coverage law saw major changes, with Delaware continuing to play a leading role. These developments highlight Delaware's tendency to interpret D&O policy exclusions in a manner beneficial to insureds, setting important precedents for future litigation.

April 07, 2026

Artificial intelligence and autonomous technologies are rapidly changing liability risks, with traditional insurance policies struggling to cover these new exposures. Insurers are responding with new exclusions and specialized products, and policyholders must review their coverage, consult insurers about dedicated AI solutions, and negotiate endorsements for emerging risks.

April 07, 2026

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—known as "forever chemicals" due to their extreme persistence in the environment and human body—continue to fuel one of the largest and most complex mass tort waves in U.S. history. While water contamination settlements have advanced, personal injury outcomes remain uncertain, placing significant pressure on umbrella and excess liability programs.

April 07, 2026

Directors and Officers (D&O) liability exposures continue to evolve at an accelerated pace. Traditional securities class actions (SCAs) now intersect with new technological, regulatory, and global pressures, placing heightened personal accountability on boards and executives. The core driver is still the obligation to implement reasonable oversight systems for material risks—with courts increasingly willing to scrutinize whether directors adequately monitored emerging threats like artificial intelligence (AI), cyber incidents, and geopolitical disruptions.

April 07, 2026

Few issues carry as much potential for catastrophic financial surprises as the bankruptcy or insolvency of either the insured or — more commonly and insidiously — one or more underlying insurers in an umbrella or excess liability program. Persistent inflation in jury verdicts, rising defense costs, and a series of high-profile insurer financial dislocations have once again cast sunlight on the adequacy (or inadequacy) of policy language designed to address insolvency scenarios.