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The Standard Formula Podcast | Assessing Prudential Solvency Regimes in the Middle East
Innovation in Compliance: Exploring the Intersection of Compliance, Technology, and AI with Ben Sperry
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The Standard Formula Podcast | Assessing Prudential Insurance Regulation in Japan
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AI Talk With Juliana Neelbauer - Episode Three - Cybersecurity Insurance: Coverage Challenges and Changes
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The United States District Court for the District of Montana, applying Montana law, has held that two class-action lawsuits regarding rental management agreements filed during different policy periods were “Related Claims”...more
A Delaware Superior Court, applying Delaware law, has held that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) request to toll the statute of limitations did not constitute a “Securities Claim” under a D&O...more
A Delaware court recently found for the policyholders in determining that a directors and officers (D&O) liability policy covered the settlement of an underlying action alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act of...more
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, applying Florida law, has held that an insurer did not need to cover underlying litigation instituted against its insured during the policy period because related...more
There’s been plenty of litigation over whether construction defect claims qualify for coverage under a CGL policy. This month, we discuss two federal circuit court rulings (First and Seventh Circuits) that reach opposite...more
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, applying Kansas law, has held that a D&O insurer was obligated to reimburse defense costs where a policy expressly covered antitrust claims but excluded coverage for...more
The good news for insurance buyers is that the North Atlantic Hurricane season has not significantly impacted property rates or coverage, and rates are continuing the trend of decreases that we noted in our last update....more
Even though there was an uptick in IPO activity in 2024, many companies have taken a wait-and-see approach and deferred their public debuts to next year. Still, going public in 2025 will come with challenges, such as...more
In this increasingly litigious and regulatory intense environment, D&O Looking Ahead provides a bridge to help you stay on top of the evolving D&O risk landscape. – Priya Huskins The streak of good news in D&O litigation...more
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In a market known for volatility, public company D&O (directors & officers) insurance has certainly lived up to its reputation in recent years—pricing has been on a roller coaster, fluctuating between skyrocketing increases...more
Insurance buyers enjoyed favorable market conditions across most segments of the commercial lines market in the first half of 2024. D&O and Cyber led the way in premium decreases, even benefiting companies with claims...more
Policyholders must be vigilant in coordinating their insurance program across coverage lines in today’s complex claims environment. Often resembling a “patchwork quilt” – modern businesses protect against a wide range of...more
Directors and officers facing liability claims, including investigations and enforcement proceedings, must pay careful attention to the notice provisions of their directors’ and officers’ (D&O) liability coverage policies and...more
In this episode of “Don’t Take No for an Answer,” Lynda A. Bennett and Alexander B. Corson of Lowenstein’s Insurance Recovery Group examine a recent California Appellate Court decision that underscores the necessity of...more
As a matter of first impression, on July 9, 2024, the Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division issued a published decision upholding and enforcing a “capacity” exclusion contained in a Directors and Officers Liability...more
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Do you know which attorneys will represent your interests if your insurance provider has to defend you in litigation? You might be surprised. As a general rule, liability insurance policies – such as those held by family...more
Woodruff Sawyer is a market leader when it comes to placing D&O insurance for companies going public through IPOs and direct listings. Experience matters for these types of transactions, and this is especially the case when...more
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For corporate officers, exposure to potential liability is part of the job. Two of the primary protections available to corporate officers come in the form of a tailored D&O insurance program and a favorable indemnification...more
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, applying Pennsylvania law, denied an insurer’s motion for summary judgment on the grounds that a genuine dispute of material fact existed as to...more
As of October 1, 2023, liability insurers admitted in Nevada may no longer issue or renew any liability policy where policy limits are eroded by defense costs, legal costs and fees and other expenses for claims. Professional...more
Until recently, it was an established practice for a SPAC team to buy a six-year tail insurance policy when it merged with its target. The tail costs were usually pre-negotiated years before—at the time of the SPAC’s IPO—when...more