The Standard Formula Podcast | Insurers in Difficulty: Staying Compliant Under Solvency II
Flood Basics still causing pain for some
The Standard Formula Podcast | Using an Internal Model to Calculate the Solvency Capital Requirement
The Standard Formula Podcast | Dissecting the Solvency Capital Requirement
Best Practices for Negotiating Manuscript Exclusions
AGG Talks: Healthcare Insights - Episode 1: A Primer for Providers When Insurance Companies Refuse to Pay
The Standard Formula Podcast | Solvency II Back to Basics: Technical Provisions
D&O Insurance Myths (Part 2)
Hinshaw Insurance Law TV | Bad Faith Law
The Standard Formula Podcast | Investment Rules for Insurers and Reinsurers
D&O Insurance Myths (Part 1)
The Standard Formula Podcast | Understanding the UK’s Matching Adjustment Regime
The Standard Formula Podcast | Solvency II Back to Basics: Third Country Branches and Cross-Border Provision of Services
Standard Formula Podcast | Reinsurance and Risk Transfer: Risk Mitigation Under the Solvency II Regime
Hinshaw Releases Second Edition of Duty to Defend: A Fifty-State Survey
Hinshaw Insurance Law TV – Transaction Insurance Solutions
The Standard Formula Podcast | Understanding Insurance Resolution Regimes
The Risk Roundtable: Demystifying the Intersection Between NJ Workers' Comp & Employment Practice Liability
GILTI Conscience Podcast | Tax Insurance 101
Insurance for the Cannabis Industry: Risks & Challenges
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
The Superior Court of Connecticut, applying Connecticut law, granted an insurer’s motion for summary judgment, finding that a D&O policy did not afford coverage for a settlement that resulted in a consent judgment against the...more
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
A recent decision by a California appellate court in Practice Fusion, Inc. v. Freedom Specialty Insurance Company, denying the policyholder more than $118 million in Directors & Officers liability coverage based on an...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
The streak of good news in D&O litigation risk ends this year, with a rise in class action filings and bigger settlements. But the D&O market is still soft, so staying on top of the evolving risk landscape will help you...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
Paraco Gas Corporation purchased an insurance policy for Directors, Officers and Private Company Liability (“D&O”) from Ironshore Indemnity, Inc. that covered certain acts of Paraco’s officers and directors. Paraco...more
Today, Lynda A. Bennett and Heather Weaver of Lowenstein’s Insurance Recovery Group sit down with Yelena Dunaevsky, Senior Vice President, Transactional Insurance, at Woodruff Sawyer to talk about the current state of SPAC...more
8 Reasons to Buy D&O Insurance 1. Attracting New Directors: D&O insurance makes board seats more attractive. 2. Investor Requirements: Some venture capital and private equity firms require that their portfolio companies...more
As they go through their initial public offering (IPO) and the subsequent merger & acquisition (M&A) process, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) face many regulatory, legal, and business hurdles. Obtaining the...more
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
On this episode of “Don’t Take No For an Answer,” host Eric Jesse speaks with Mike Richmond, executive vice president and shareholder at the Horton Group, about the ABCs of D&O insurance, including the three fundamental...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
The facts are frequently the same. A company that has retained the services of a vendor receives an authentic-looking email from the vendor’s CFO which advises that the vendor has changed its bank account or method of...more
Dominance was the theme of this year’s NCAA basketball tournament, with the UConn men’s team winning back-to-back championships and the South Carolina women’s team reclaiming the title with a perfect record. But let’s not...more
The New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, has held that a “prior acts” exclusion in a directors and officers policy did not bar coverage for settlements reached by the insured in two related shareholder lawsuits,...more
The decision to integrate Generative AI (“GAI”) into an organization is one that occupies significant space these days in many corporate board rooms. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the adoption of GAI...more
After a yacht ran aground, the owner filed a maritime insurance claim. Despite a New York choice of law provision in the insurance policy, the owner contended that Pennsylvania law applied. The Third Circuit had protected the...more
Delaware Supreme Court concludes that a letter from a lawyer informing an insured of possible lawsuits without identifying potential plaintiffs or demanding payment is not a “claim for damages” within the meaning of...more
The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, applying New York law, has held that one Insured cannot use consent and cooperation provisions in a D&O insurance policy to block coverage for another...more
On remand from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, applying Virginia law, has held that a bump-up provision in directors and officers liability...more