Professional/Management/Employers Liability News

Medical Liability Market Profitable But Deteriorating Results Expected: Fitch

The medical professional liability insurance (MPLI) market was one of the most profitable lines of business in the United States for the past five years, according to a new report. MPLI posted an average calendar year combined ratio of 87 …

E&O Insights: Directors & Officers Liability Is Not Your Normal Insurance Product

If you asked 100 insurance professionals on the agency side what one line of business “scares” them the most, it’s likely that directors and officers (D&O) liability would be at the top. The lack of standardization of policy forms contributes …

Dewey & LeBoeuf Ex-Chairman Agrees to Proposed $500,000 Settlement to Resolve Claims

The former chairman of Dewey & LeBoeuf has agreed to pay more than half a million dollars in a proposed settlement with Dewey’s trustee and insurer to resolve claims that bad management led to the law firm’s demise, according to …

Concerns Over Patient Safety a Top Concern for Hospital Leaders, Risk Managers: Study

The lack of teamwork combined with a negative culture and poor communication in hospitals today presents a barrier when it comes to patient safety in the future, according to a new survey. The survey results revealed a tension between what …

Willis Acquires UK Indemnity Specialist Broker Prime Professions

Willis Group Holdings announced that it has “further enhanced its offering in the executive risk market by agreeing to acquire, through its subsidiary Willis Limited, PPH Limited and its subsidiary Prime Professions Limited (together referred to as Prime Professions),” a …

Scottsdale Insurance Agrees to Pay $1M to Fired Pennsylvania County Employees

A group of northeast Pennsylvania county workers will share a $1 million settlement that will end five years of federal litigation over firings they alleged were politically motivated. The (Scranton) Tribune-Review says Lackawanna County’s former insurance provider agreed to pay …

Directors and Officers Liability Market Firming: Towers Watson

The directors and officers liability market continued to see price increases in 2012, with more private/not-for-profit organizations reporting rate increases than public organizations but, according to a new industry survey. Overall, the D&O marketplace is in a state of transition …

How Agents Help Nonprofits in Hard Times

Still struggling through the recession, the last thing the nonprofit sector needed is the negative publicity generated by Jerry Sandusky and Lance Armstrong. The recession was hard on just about everyone, particularly the nonprofit arena and those who provide services …

Where to Find the Best Possible Cyber Coverage

There are many cyber insurance products available for purchase, and each is somewhat unique. Some products are more comprehensive than others. Some cyber insurance products are combined with insurance policies of another type; for example, technology errors and omissions liability …

U.S. Commercial Insurance Prices to Firm in 2013: Marsh

Rates for commercial lines insurance will continue to rise in 2013 thanks to above average losses, low investment returns and receding reserve releases. However, according to a new report published by Marsh, traditional signs of a conventional hard market have …