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What Does #MeToo Mean for Private D&O Insurance?

The #MeToo movement is already having an impact on the EPLI market. But the ripple effects of the viral campaign will reach far and wide, putting directors & officers squarely in the crosshairs as well.

Event-Driven Litigation Shakes Up D&O Market

Between merger objection lawsuits and other “event litigation” related to cyber, sexual harassment and more, 415 securities class action lawsuits were filed in 2017. Here’s how the trend could contribute to loss costs for D&O insurers.

From the Front Lines: Directors & Officers

Independent agent Rick Brownell Jr. joined his family’s agency 12 years ago and predicts that directors & officers insurance is “only going to become more important. A lot of responsibilities are being placed on boards to make more decisions.”

9 Signs Your Client Needs Higher Commercial Umbrella Limits

After a cat-heavy year, many commercial lines are gearing up for significant rate increases. But commercial excess isn’t necessarily one of them—which makes it a good time to have a conversation about changes in these insureds’ operations.

From the Front Lines: Commercial Umbrella

Before moving into insurance, Jeffrey W. Howard was an accountant. “In the public accounting world, you find a lot of issues with a company, but because of your required independence, you’re not allowed to consult and help fix that. That really irked me,

Aflac Refreshes Group Whole, Term Life Products

Aflac’s new group whole life product includes greater plan maximums and gives customers the opportunity to build cash value and accumulate savings. The group term life product offers a combination of employer-paid, supplemental buy-up and voluntary covera

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