Latest Professional Liability Headlines

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4 Things You Should Know about E&O Insurance for Insurance Agents

Nov 21 2024 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance.Ever wonder how some insurance agents seem to glide through potential pitfalls without breaking a sweat? It’s not just about luck; it’s about...

Doe & Emuss Launches as Professional Liability U/W Manager and Lloyd’s Coverholder

Nov 14 2024 // Doe & Emuss (D&E), the London-based boutique professional liability underwriting manager, has been launched with approved coverholder status at Lloyd’s.D&E is founded and led by industry veterans, Chief...

CITA Insurance Services and Ascot Insurance Company announce nationwide real estate agents and brokers errors & omissions program

Nov 7 2024 // ORANGE, CA, November 6, 2024 – CITA Insurance Services and Ascot Insurance Company (Ascot) have partnered to deliver a new real estate agents and brokers error & omissions (E&O) program nationwide.This admitted...

Don’t Risk the Agency – E&O Tips on Trials and Trends

Nov 4 2024 // When it comes to agency errors and omissions liability there’s nothing more important than playing it safe. One proven way is ensuring that everything is documented properly. But because there is always the threat of...

Agency E&O Claims Trends to Watch

Nov 4 2024 // Special relationships, fiduciary duties, the hard market and disasters, are areas of exposure that agencies need to watch over when it comes to agency E&O, the experts say. Here’s why.Special Relationships One...

Agency E&O Buyers Report Higher Premiums

Nov 4 2024 // According to Insurance Journal’s annual Agency E&O survey, which polls buyers of the coverage on pricing and trends on current market conditions, about 73% of respondents saw an increase in their agency E&O...

Transforming Cyber and Tech E&O Insurance with Underwriter Link

Oct 30 2024 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Selectsys.As Cyber and Technology Errors & Omissions (Tech E&O) risks grow, insurers face increasing pressure to provide accurate, fast, and competitive coverage....

Transforming Cyber and Tech E&O Insurance with Our RQB Platform

Oct 11 2024 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Selectsys.The demand for Cyber and Technology Errors & Omissions (Tech E&O) insurance is rapidly growing as businesses face an increasing array of digital threats and...

Lloyd’s Syndicate Firm Launches Professional Liability Insurer, Based in Charlotte

Sep 23 2024 // Beat Capital Partners, a London-based incubator of underwriting franchises and subsidiary of Ambac Financial Group, said it has launched a professional liability insurance company, based in Charlotte. ProRise Insurance...

Viewpoint: Early Action Key to Mitigating Risk in Professional Liability Claims

Sep 11 2024 // Professional liability claims impact a multitude of professions, including those in the legal, medical, financial and insurance industries. Claims for malpractice, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and related...

Navigating Professional Liability for Design Firms

Sep 2 2024 // The professional liability market for architects and engineers is continuously adapting to new trends and challenges. These shifts bring both opportunities and obstacles for brokers and design professionals. While there...

People Moves: Miraglia and Rusas Join Alliant M&A from WTW; Embroker’s Maletsky Joins Hiscox’s Tech E&O

Aug 23 2024 // Alliant Insurance Services, headquartered in Irvine, California, hired Peter Miraglia as executive vice president, Alliant Specialty, within the company’s mergers & acquisitions vertical.Miraglia brings over...

Markets/Coverages: Amwins, Floodbase Unveil Flood Insurance for Golf Courses; Aegis Pro Risk Partners With Sentry on E&O Program

Aug 14 2024 // Amwins announced the launch of its “Tees-to-Green” flood insurance program powered by Floodbase to reimburse U.S. golf courses for lost revenue due to flooding.Golf courses are often built on land prone to...

Agency E&O Lessons to Consider

Aug 5 2024 // I’m seeing more cases of carriers rescinding policies for application errors, fraud or outright lies (call it what you will) than I’ve ever seen, and these are situations when there is an errors and omission...

What Agents Need to Know About Manufacturers E&O

Jul 1 2024 // Demand for technology-related products such as computer chips, semiconductors, electric vehicle batteries and embedded software is rapidly increasing in today’s tech-driven society, which is in turn increasing demand...

The History of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society: The Origin Story of Bringing the Best Together

May 20 2024 // The Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS), as it exists today, does not have a written narrative or any acknowledgment on its website about how the organization was created, the timeline, the individuals...

Markets/Coverages: Mosaic Launches Suite of Professional Liability Products for Specialist Engineers

May 10 2024 // Mosaic Insurance, the Bermuda-based specialty insurer, has launched a suite of professional liability products for specialist engineers, offering $15 million in targeted primary coverage for unique risks.The new form...

An Origin Story: The History of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society

May 3 2024 // The Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS), as it exists today, does not have a written narrative or any acknowledgment on its website about how the organization was created, the timeline, the individuals...

People Moves: Chubb Names Scheffler COO of Personal Risk Services; AXIS Appoints Morley Head of US E&O

Apr 19 2024 // Chubb said it has promoted Melissa Scheffler to chief operating officer of Personal Risk Services (PRS). Currently, Scheffler serves as regional executive officer for the Mid-Atlantic region.In a corresponding move, Bryce...

Markets/Coverages: AXA XL’s Bermuda Professional Lines Team Enhances D&O Policy

Apr 11 2024 // AXA XL’s Bermuda Professional Lines Team has launched a new lead difference-in-conditions (DIC) directors and officers liability policy.“AXA XL is one of the largest D&O insurers in the North American...