August 9, 2024
The number of workers’ compensation claims for student-on-school-employee assault dropped significantly during the 2023-24 school year, according to data from Gallagher Bassett. This change comes after two years of increasing claims following the 2020-21 school year. Citing client numbers covering …
December 18, 2015
Liberty Mutual Insurance has created a new practice dedicated to schools, municipalities and other public entities, and has appointed Susan L. Kostro as chief underwriting officer, Public Entity. Kostro will be responsible for growing Liberty Mutual’s book of education and …
August 26, 2015
Two of three Orange County, Calif. schools closed last year after asbestos was found will reopen for classes at the start of the new school year. The Los Angeles Times reported that Hope View and Oak View elementary schools in …
March 18, 2015
K&K Insurance Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Aon plc, has lowered its rates for student accident coverage designed for private non-boarding K-12 schools. K&K’s private school student accident program provides coverage for all students participating in activities under the supervision …
September 30, 2014
School officials in Louisiana’s Vermilion Parish are moving ahead with plans for a concrete wall and pump system to protect more of the parish’s schools from floodwaters. The Advocate reports the latest project calls for spending $2.8 million to erect …
March 31, 2014
A pair of Oklahoma legislators says businesses, schools and churches that open their doors to passers-by during violent weather should be spared liability if their temporary guests are hurt or killed. A bill by Rep. Larry Glenn, R-Miami, would exempt …
December 3, 2013
Glatfelter Public Practice (GPP) has expanded its private and charter school insurance program with specialized coverage for private schools, charter schools and select religious schools. The program is now available in 38 states for eligible private and religious schools and …
June 11, 2013
Buildings in the St. Joseph, Mo., School District can withstand winds up to 90 mph. None are prepared to withstand the likes of an EF5 tornado, with winds of more than 200 mph, which devastated parts of Oklahoma City and …
May 9, 2013
The Texas House has approved a public school pilot program allowing parents to purchase supplemental concussion insurance for boys who play football and girls who play soccer. Students participating in sports already have insurance through their school districts. But the …
April 10, 2012
Chartis has introduced Leaders Risk Protector, a modular insurance product expressly designed for schools, associations and public entities that was developed by its Financial Lines division. Underwritten by the Chartis insurers, Leaders Risk Protector allows insureds to bundle a number …