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3 Former Execs Ordered to Pay $1.8M in California Asbestos Case

Three former executives of a now-defunct non-profit have been ordered to pay $1.8 million in restitution to 65 people who were exposed to airborne asbestos after their company directed workers to illegally remove debris containing asbestos from a former air …

Zurich Launches Side A D&O Coverage for Corporate Leaders in the U.S. and Abroad

Zurich has introduced a new Side A D&O policy that addresses the evolving litigation landscape and provides coverage for liability exposures in the global marketplace, including China, Brazil, Mexico, Japan and India. The new policy is now available for customers …

Senior Reinsurance Execs to Join Q-Re in Establishing ‘Global Franchise’

Q-Re, a subsidiary of Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), headquartered in Doha, Qatar, announced additions to a team of senior reinsurance underwriters and professionals who “will drive the establishment of the company’s future franchise as a global reinsurer writing all major …

Regulatory Investigations Top Directors’ List of Concerns: Willis/Overy Survey

The liability risks facing company directors and officers are intensifying in the wake of the economic crisis. At the head of the list are “regulatory investigations and enquiries,” which pose the greatest perceived threat to companies and their directors. The …

RSA Makes Changes to Operational Structure, Executive Team

UK-based RSA has announced announces a number of changes to the Group’s operating structure and Executive Team. As of January first the group will be reorganized into four regions: UK & Western Europe; Scandinavia; Canada; and Emerging Markets. A number …