The apparent inconsistencies in the way underwriters quote Employment Practices Liability (EPL) can drive anyone crazy. We all understand why an applicant with 50 employees would get a different premium than one with 500 employees, but why do you get …
As an agent or broker, there’s no doubt in your mind that E&O coverage is hard to come by. But is E&O for agents in crisis proportions or is it still within reach? That depends on whom you ask. Some …
Employment Practices Claims Now Driving Force Behind D&O Losses and Coverage Need Directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance premiums increased approximately 33 percent on average from 2002 to 2003, according to the Tillinghast business of Towers Perrin’s 2003 D&O Liability …
According to the Washington, D.C. office of the American Insurance Association (AIA), a state insurance regulator’s working group is being pressured by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) to develop “best practices” that would apply to insurance company use …
Atlanta, Ga.-based Crawford & Company was recently named as one of three national service providers to offer property, casualty, and workers’ compensation claims handling to CNA Insurance Companies. “Crawford is honored to be chosen as the primary provider for such …
Zurich North America announced the appointment of Christopher A. Taylor as president of the Financial Enterprises profit center. In this capacity, Taylor will lead efforts to further strengthen the company’s position in the financial institution and related financial services industry. …
Private insurers won a victory this week as legislation to privatize the Utah Workers’ Compensation Fund (WCF) died in the final hours of the 2004 Utah legislative session. However, the defeat of this legislation (SB 165) does not resolve the …
A five-year undercover investigation into a staged auto collision ring came to a conclusion Friday with the sentencing of the final attorney implicated by the joint efforts of the California Department of Insurance (CDI) Fraud Division and the Federal Bureau …
Santa Ana, Calif.-based Yates & Associates announced the promotions of Barbara Parker-Hatch and Alex Zardeneta. Parker-Hatch was promoted to executive vice president. Formerly she was vice president of operations at Yates. She will continue many of her previous duties, which …
Arkansas State Insurance Commissioner Mike Pickens announced that agreements have been reached regarding the payment of outstanding claims that Arkansas insureds had thought could remain unpaid by TRG. Agreements have been reached regarding enrollees in the health plan of TRG …
