EPLI News

Top 25 Workplace Harassment, Bias Settlements

In honor of National Boss Day, eBossWatch, which enables people to anonymously rate their bosses and evaluate potential employers, has released a study on workplace harassment and discrimination charges that is says are costing employers a “shocking” amount of money. …

Markel Launches EPL Hotline, Online Loss Control Resources

Markel has launched a loss control program to connect employment practices liability (EPL) policyholders with information for managing risks. Through partnerships with Jackson Lewis, LLP and HR Care, Markel’s loss control program now includes a legal hotline and online access …

Rockwood Programs Announces New EPLI Product

Rockwood Programs, Inc. has been appointed to serve as the national administrator of a new employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) product. The coverage will be underwritten by member companies of Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. These carriers are rated A+by A.M. …

Rockwood Programs Launches New EPLI Product

Rockwood Programs, Inc. has been appointed to serve as the national administrator of a new employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) product. The coverage will be underwritten by member companies of Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. EPLI will initially be offered on …

XL Group, ABA Insurance Enhance EPLI Coverage for Commercial Businesses

The insurance operations of XL Group and ABA Insurance Services Inc., a managing general underwriter, have expanded their employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) product to include additional protection such as wrongful Internet coverage and legal assistance. The coverage offers more …

EEOC Updates Best Practices for Using Criminal Records in Hiring

Recognizing that technology has changed hiring procedures and also that more people are coming in contact with the criminal justice system, the federal government has updated its guidelines for employers who use arrest and conviction records in their hiring decisions …

QBE Expands Employment Practices Liability Insurance

QBE is expanding its offering of employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) for small- and medium-sized businesses that want easy and affordable protection. Among QBE’s enhanced EPLI offerings is access to an online loss prevention, training and human resources tool center, …

Vicarious Liability Ruling May Impact Education Insureds in California

The California Supreme Court ruled that a public school district may be vicariously liable for the negligent hiring, retention and supervision of a guidance counselor who allegedly sexually abused a student. And that ruling may have insurers taking a closer …

PPIB Introduces Professional Lines Program

Professional Program Insurance Brokerage (PPIB) has launched a nationwide program with coverage for employment practices liability, directors and officers and fiduciary risks. The product, backed by a carrier rated “A” by A.M. Best, is designed for public, private and nonprofit …

Insential and American Safety Introduce Hospitality Program

Insential and American Safety Insurance have joined to offer a comprehensive management liability program for the hospitality industry. The product offers employment practices, directors and officers and fiduciary liability coverage as either a package policy or standalone. It is available …