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How to protect cargo during the 2020 hurricane season
Karen Griswold | August 18, 2020
Any cargo-risk mitigation measures undertaken during the current hurricane season must reflect ongoing threats to the global supply chain.
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Emerging risks in the life sciences industry and how to defend against them
Danielle Ling | August 07, 2020
Life sciences companies are confronting new challenges brought on by rapid economic and employment growth.
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Trends driving the hard transportation market in 2020
Heather A. Turner | August 06, 2020
Thin profit margins, loss history and reduced insurance carrier appetites continue to plague commercial auto clients.
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How fashion companies can reduce litigation risks, strengthen compliance
Daniel A. Schnapp and Staci Riordan | August 06, 2020
These fundamental steps will help fashion industry clients strengthen internal controls against growing financial and legal pressures.
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D&O claims grow amidst the coronavirus
Tony Jones, Jennifer Mathis and Michael Huggins | August 04, 2020
Companies’ inadequate health and safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 form just one basis for D&O claims.
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Hard Landing: Aviation insurance market update
Denny Jacob | July 02, 2020
The aviation insurance market was already hardening before 2020's blistering economic blows.
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TPAs can minimize the impact of nuclear verdicts in the trucking industry
Keith Dunlap | June 29, 2020
A nuclear verdict is typically defined as jury awards that exceed $10 million.
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Getting commercial maritime claims on the fast track
Jose A. Guerrero, Jr. | May 12, 2020
What are the advantages or values of fast-tracking high-frequency, low-value marine cargo insurance claims via AI?
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Flood risk and private flood insurance: An overview for businesses
Brian Bowerman | May 08, 2020
Major to moderate flooding is projected in 23 states this year, impacting 128 million people.
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How to stay plugged into energy insurance in 2020
Elana Ashanti Jefferson | April 03, 2020
Insurance pros who cater to alternative and traditional energy clients must be smart, curious and savvy.
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D&O coverage insights for organizations in 2020
PC360 Staff Writer | January 16, 2020
"It is a tough time to be a director or officer of a company," says USI's national D&O practice leader, Andrew Doherty.
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Year in review: 2019 and the flood insurance industry
John Dickson | December 03, 2019
Three factors, in particular, have influenced the evolution and growth of the flood insurance industry this year.
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Today's marine shipping risks demand agent, broker expertise
Elaine Stattler | October 16, 2019
The more goods are shipped by sea, the greater the risks as well as the opportunities for ocean marine insurance agents and brokers.
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A look at WSIA after two years
Brady Kelley | September 23, 2019
Without the wholesale, specialty and surplus lines industry, new businesses would be uninsured.
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2019's Excess & Surplus market is a different animal
Matt O’Malley and Kyle Burnett | September 16, 2019
The E&S market has a well-earned reputation for creativity and flexibility.
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Why do nonprofit organizations need D&O insurance?
Parvathy Sree | September 12, 2019
There are certain risks associated with not having D&O insurance that all nonprofits should understand.
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Surplus lines: Moving on up
Rosalie Donlon | September 20, 2019
Check out the midyear premium growth reported by Excess & Surplus (E&S) stamping offices nationwide.
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Surplus lines market conditions begin to harden
Elana Ashanti Jefferson | September 23, 2019
In 2019, E&S specialty insurance brokers are working harder than ever. Here are the top 25 surplus lines groups in the United States, according to AM Best.
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Insurance coverage in the wake of the Child Victims Act
Robin Cohen and Lauren Varnado | September 04, 2019
Policyholders should be aware of key considerations and best practices to maximize coverage in sexual abuse cases.
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Insurance coverage options before ransomware attacks
Eric Stern and Andrew Lipkowitz | August 22, 2019
In the case of a ransomware attack, insurers and insureds need to understand which party decides whether such payments are to be made.
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New bill aims to help cannabis businesses obtain insurance
Denny Jacob | July 30, 2019
The bill would establish a 'safe harbor' that would prevent federal criminal prosecution and civil liability for agents, brokers and insurers.
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Is Amazon liable for defective products sold by third-party vendors?
Max Mitchell | July 26, 2019
Amazon has asked a court to reexamine a ruling that can have wide-sweeping implications for online retailers and product liability.
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6 aviation claims trends to watch
Kevin Smith | April 15, 2019
Analysis of insurance industry claims found aviation collision and crash claims were the second top cause of global insured losses.
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Environmental insurance market update 2019
Gabriele Crognale, PE | May 31, 2019
It's in the water: This coverage is for more than asbestos, toxic chemicals and oil spills. Insureds may also need it for mold, legionella and lead pipes.
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Environmental impairment risk continues to rise
Arthur Lu | February 11, 2019
Emerging risks are changing the types of coverage required to mitigate the financial impact of an environmental incident.
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How lawyers swerved Yamaha away from $15M products liability suit
Raychel Lean | September 09, 2019
A WaveRunner personal watercraft sat at the heart of a products liability lawsuit against Yamaha.
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Surplus lines insurers experienced impressive growth in 2018
Heather A. Turner | September 25, 2019
AM Best's new report maintains a stable outlook for the surplus lines market.
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Securities fraud claims driving up D&O insurance costs
Sue Reisinger | August 05, 2019
The increased number of securities fraud lawsuits carry a financial impact beyond the mere cost of litigation.
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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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Allianz: Global shipping losses down but new risks emerge
Elana Ashanti Jefferson | June 26, 2019
Improved ship design, technology, tighter regulation and improved safety management helped curtail 2018 shipping losses.
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Insurance outlook for recreational marine and yacht owners
Lisa Lindsay | June 13, 2019
The past few hurricane seasons may be a distant memory, but they have left a lasting impact on the marine market.
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4 questions to identify the risk of pollution-related D&O exposure
Joyce Anne Grabel | May 28, 2019
Worsening climate change and complex environmental regulation are increasing liability from pollution-related claims.
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Flood Insurance 101: What agents need to know
Jim Albert | May 14, 2019
The average loss in a flood is $46,000.
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How to help customers prepare for earthquake risk
Reiner Braun | May 09, 2019
Avoid a shakedown: Large earthquakes are neither common nor predictable, but they are always destructive and costly.
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Construction defects affect a New York landmark
Jenean Meier | March 26, 2019
Errors made by an architect and contractor could have resulted in catastrophic losses and claims.
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Big rig safety tech and trucking insurance rate hikes
John Kearney | January 22, 2019
Technology is making big rigs safer, but the hefty price tag on these new trucks is sending insurance premiums up.
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Know your product liability claims
FC&S Editors | January 30, 2019
Coverage Q&A: Manufacturers are often held responsible for defective products, but any company along the supply chain also could be liable.