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Helping businesses survive a mass casualty event
Chantal M. Roberts and Nancy Germond | March 30, 2021
An increase in shooting events with multiple casualties highlights the value of active assailant insurance for entities affected by these incidents.
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How should insureds prioritize terrorism insurance in 2021?
Ben Atkins | January 25, 2021
Private-market terrorism insurance policies have emerged over the past two decades that offer fresh options for U.S. businesses.
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Active shooters and liability insurance misnomers
Christine G. Barlow, CPCU | March 12, 2020
The rise in the number of active shooter incidents corresponds with the rise in demand for a relatively new product known as active shooter insurance.
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Managing risk in the era of active shooters
Dru Armstrong | February 27, 2020
Property managers must properly plan for the worst in an era of worsening gun violence and emerging risks. Here's how.
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Las Vegas shooting victims to receive $800M settlement
Heather A. Turner | October 02, 2020
After months of negotiations, a judge has approved a settlement between MGM and victims of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
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Managing negligent security risks — Part 1
Stacy Fulco and Jon D. Groussman, J.D. | September 21, 2020
These cases typically involve violent crime, broad press coverage, sympathetic juries and significant awards.
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Managing negligent security risks — Part 2
Stacy Fulco and Jon D. Groussman, J.D. | September 22, 2020
Following a violent attack, a claims professional should assemble the proper team to ensure the investigation is performed correctly.
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Smith & Wesson sued by victims of 2019 synagogue shooting
Heather A. Turner | June 18, 2020
This isn't the first suit alleging a firearms manufacturer negligently marketed its products, and it won't be the last, says industry attorney.
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Update active-shooter policies, response procedures before school starts
Matt Walsh and Keith Hummel | January 06, 2020
Risk managers — with the support from their school or institution — can mitigate risk and prepare for a worst-case scenario.
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Preparing for the unthinkable on a vessel
Capt. Alan Bernstein | December 03, 2019
There are unique challenges when responding to an active shooter situation on a marine vessel.
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Active shooter: Unique coverage for a unique risk
Heather A. Turner | July 30, 2019
As the nation grapples with another mass shooting, insurers are responding to the rising demand for active assailant insurance coverage.
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Lawsuit filed against Zurich over Las Vegas festival shooting
Heather A. Turner | June 26, 2019
MGM Resorts claims Zurich breached its contract when it failed to pay defense costs related to lawsuits it faced after the Route 91 Harvest shooting.
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Preparing for and addressing workplace violence
Alicia Sienne Voltmer | March 27, 2019
How employers can assess and address their risks and establish useful and more effective emergency operations plans.
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How employers now prepare for the worst-case scenario
Peter Bransden | March 21, 2019
Workplace violence not only creates prolonged downtime and reputational damage, the subsequent lawsuits can bring an organization to ruin.
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Staying safe: Responding to an active shooting event
Patricia L. Harman | November 09, 2018
Run, hide or fight; survival in an active shooter situation depends on taking immediate action.
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Domestic violence in the workplace: Minimizing the risk
Norbert Alicea | October 24, 2018
No business is immune to the effects of domestic violence, but organizations can take action to protect their employees while minimizing their risk.
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Workplace violence assessment and response
Kimberly George and Mark Walls | August 20, 2018
Workplace violence can include everything from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and even homicide. What can employers do to prevent incidents?
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Guns, schools and claims: Part 1
Ken Brownlee, CPCU | June 15, 2018
Arming teachers may cause more problems than it solves.
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Guns, schools and claims – Part 2
Ken Brownlee, CPCU | August 03, 2018
Schools can be held responsible for what their personnel and students may do to each other.
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Guns, schools and claims – Part 3
Ken Brownlee, CPCU | August 17, 2018
Investigating a school-related claim is like any other type of governmental claim.
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Active shooter tragedies spur insurance questions
FC&S Editors | May 23, 2018
Coverage Q&A: Insurance issues are becoming increasingly relevant as more tragic shootings occur.
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How businesses can prepare for active shooters
Kathleen M. Bonczyk, Esq. | April 16, 2018
Personal and business stresses are just some of the triggers for business-related shootings. Recognizing the signs early can be the difference between life and death.
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Live event insurers must adapt to evolving threats
Scott Carroll | March 06, 2018
As the most urgent concern for the worldwide live event industry, there is simply no time to waste in developing concrete solutions to better protect customers, performers and vendors.
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MGM's suits against Las Vegas shooting victims are unprecedented
Amanda Bronstad | July 20, 2018
The lawsuits seek declaratory relief that MGM was not liable for the massacre.
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Las Vegas massacre could cost insurers more than $1 billion
Hannah Levitt, Sonali Basak | November 10, 2017
The deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history is adding to soaring costs for insurance companies, which are already taking a beating this year from an onslaught of hurricanes, earthquakes and wildfires.
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Workplace shooting led to employee’s PTSD, says Tennessee court
Steven A. Meyerowitz, Esq., Director, FC&S Legal | October 17, 2017
Witnessing a shooting or other violent act can cause PTSD as much as being the victim of the act, says Tennessee court.
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3 ways to improve your active shooter preparedness and response capabilities
Renata Elias | October 11, 2017
Organizations can prepare for an active shooter event and be ready to manage critical business functions and quickly return to normal operations.
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Staying safe: Mitigating active shooter risks
Patricia L. Harman | October 03, 2017
Safety in public venues is becoming part of our everyday risk management.
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Mitigating active shooter risks
Patricia L. Harman | August 16, 2017
Preparing your workforce without creating a sense of panic.
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Strategies to reduce workplace violence
Kathleen M. Bonczyk | January 05, 2017
Unhappy employees are using violence to solve their disagreements in record numbers
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Is trouble brewing in the workplace?
Ken Brownlee, CPCU | November 16, 2016
Workplace violence is increasing and so are the risks for employers.
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The real threat of workplace violence
Norbert Alicea | August 17, 2016
It's unfortunately a reality we have to face: workplace violence.
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Hiring and firing practices can help protect employees from workplace violence
Chandra Seymour | June 10, 2016
Workplace violence cannot be eradicated, but there are concrete steps you can take to mitigate it.
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Three keys to reducing workplace violence risks
Kathleen M. Bonczyk | April 22, 2016
Workplace violence is increasing at an alarming rate, creating new questions about coverage for businesses.