August 16, 2013
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is has increased its global Side A directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance to $100 million. This new capacity from AIG can facilitate the resolution of severe and complex litigation. Companies can now meet their …
June 18, 2013
Stephen Markscheid holds one of the riskiest jobs in the world — or so say directors and officers liability insurers. The 59-year-old former banker, a Mandarin-speaking American, sits on the boards of five U.S.-listed Chinese companies, including Jinko Solar Holding …
April 23, 2013
“The threat of regulatory investigations and enquiries, criminal penalties, along with anti-corruption legislation, are among the top concerns for directors and officers,” according to a new survey conducted by Willis Group Holdings, the global risk adviser and insurance broker, and …
March 20, 2013
Corpedia and Corporate Board Member, NYSE Euronext (NYX) companies, and Marsh have entered into a strategic alliance to provide directors and officers with enhanced governance, risk and compliance resources. The alliance combines Corpedia, Corporate Board Member and Marsh’s resources in …
March 14, 2013
New York-based satellite radio services company Sirius XM Radio Inc. filed a lawsuit against two directors and officers insurers last week. Sirius XM alleges XL Specialty Insurance Co. and U.S. Specialty Insurance Co.(USSIC) breached their contract by failing to provide …
March 14, 2013
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 …
March 2, 2013
The insurance carrier for the children’s charity founded by former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky doesn’t have to cover his criminal or civil legal costs related to acts of child sexual abuse, a judge ruled Friday, March 1. …
December 21, 2012
Homeowners, businesses, and municipalities in the tri-state area continue to rebuild and rebound from Superstorm Sandy. Often, large-scale devastation and destruction are followed by lawsuits against individuals and entities allegedly responsible for protecting, managing, and maintaining the damaged buildings. A …
September 21, 2012
Facebook Inc. and most of its adversaries in a raft of lawsuits over its $16 billion initial public offering can agree on at least one thing: that the cases should be heard in a New York court. At a hearing …
September 13, 2012
Prosecutors investigating the collapse of failed commodities brokerage MF Global are close to wrapping up their criminal probe and are unlikely to file criminal charges, a move that could pave the way for regulators to bring civil cases, according to …