EPLI News

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 …

Allied World Launches Primary EPL Product

Allied World Bermuda has launched a new primary employment practices liability (EPL) product for companies needing a comprehensive coverage package. The product, 32°/64°, offers flexible retention options and built-in punitive and exemplary damages coverage, thereby removing the need to purchase …

Arch Launches New Stand-Alone EPL Product

Arch Insurance Group, a subsidiary of Arch Capital Group Ltd., has launched Arch Essential EPL, a new stand-alone employment practices liability policy from Arch’s Executive Assurance Division. Coverage includes late notice protection for EEOC charges and written demands and coverage …

Chartis Expands CrisisResponseXS to Excess EPL Insureds

Chartis has introduced the extension of CrisisResponse XS coverage to its catastrophic excess employment practices liability (EPL) clients. Developed by Chartis’ Cat Excess Liability Division, CrisisResponseXS allows companies to act swiftly to mitigate losses and prevent reputational damage in the …

NAS to Offer Low Deductibles for Medical Practice EPLI Insureds

For medical risks seeking employment practices liability coverage, NAS Insurance Services offers a $2,500 SIR, competitive premiums, and provides policyholders with risk management tools and resources. The broad policy definition of employees includes locum tenens. Stand alone D&O is offered …

2011 to Be Key Year in Employment Liability

The year 2010 was an important one for employment-related class action litigation and 2011 could see even more far-reaching judgments and changes to class action law. The value of employment discrimination class action settlements increased four-fold in 2010 over 2009 …