Who Is Paying News Corp. Legal Bills? – D&O Coverage Heavily Involved July 20, 2011 By Leigh Jones With executives from News Corp. and some of its subsidiaries heading for the exits, legal bills from the phone-hacking scandal...
Bowden joins Lloyd’s Marketform as D&O Underwriter June 8, 2011 Lloyd’s insurer Marketform announced that Directors’ and Officers’ liability underwriter Alexis Bowden has joined the company. She spent 11 years...
Willis Launches All Risk Cover for Company Directors May 20, 2011 Willis has responded to the “increasingly challenging” regulatory environment in the UK by introducing an enhanced professional liability product with...
Will $1.6 Billion Bank of America Settlement Embolden Others? April 19, 2011 By Tom Hals Critics are warning that Bank of America Corp.’s $1.6 billion settlement over dodgy home loans could serve as a starting...
No D&O Insurance at Berkshire, Other Notes from Buffett’s Letter February 28, 2011 By Andrew G. Simpson Giant Berkshire Hathaway, which makes much of its money on insurance and investing insurance premiums, does not provide liability insurance...
Litigation, Investigation Fears Driving Up D&O Insurance Limits February 22, 2011 Directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance is gaining traction as more companies are increasing their D&O liability limits and a...
As Merger Lawsuits Increase, So Do Legal Fees February 14, 2011 By Jonathan Stempel and Tom Hals Lawyers are pushing for a $4.5 million fee for their work for investors challenging a corporate merger. The recovery for...
Firms Can Avoid Shareholder Lawsuits with Kid Behavior February 8, 2011 When companies are looking at bad earnings news, a new study from the University of Iowa suggests it’s best for...
Think Soft Market Is Over? Think Again January 24, 2011 Average renewal premiums for commercial lines property/ casualty insurance were largely unchanged during the fourth quarter of 2010 and that...
Auditors Successful in Defending Against Investor Lawsuits January 24, 2011 By Dena Aubin Investors looking to pin blame on auditors for failing to flag risks ahead of the credit crisis are having a...