E&O

NIL-Driven Spending and the Debt Feedback Loop

NIL has reshaped college athletics almost overnight, and with it, the risk landscape for universities and their insurers. As athletic departments seek to remain competitive in recruiting and athlete retention,…

Pennsylvania Superior Court Rejects Breach of Oral Contract Claim Against Insurance Agent

While the majority of claims against insurance agents and brokers sound in tort, creative attorneys attempting to combat a two-year statute of limitations on tort claims or the affirmative defense…

The Building Safety Act of 2022 and the Implications for Professional Liability Webinar Recap

On October 24th, industry leaders came together for a panel-based webinar discussing the Building Safety Act of 2022 and its far-reaching implications for professionals in the construction industry and their…

Insurance 101 For Lawyers Webinar Recap

This webinar enforced the fact that in the realm of professional liability insurance, understanding the intricacies of licensing and product distribution models is essential for both insurance professionals and their…

Privette Doctrine: Not An Absolute Shield

The “Privette Doctrine” is a well-accepted rule that has governed the liability of general contractors and property owners for workplace injuries suffered by a subcontractor’s employee.  In Privette v. Superior…

The Year in Review: Key Management and Professional Liability Decisions Issued in 2022

With the year wrapping up, it’s the perfect time to review key insurance coverage decisions of 2022 and how they effect both insurers and policyholders. Listen to this on-demand webinar…

Emerging E&O and Other Issues for Insurance Agents and Brokers in 2023 and Beyond

With brokers being viewed more and more as specialized experts, they are facing a host of risks, including traditional E&O risks arising out of failures to procure coverages that precisely…

Silent Cyber Continues to Strike Back

Insurers have long responded to specific market requests for policies designed to respond to certain expressly enumerated risks. For example, a cyber insurance policy is specifically designed to respond to…

Blue Collar Professional: Rethinking the Liability Exposure and Insurance Needs of General and Specialty Contractors

Matthew Thomas is Vice President at Admiral Insurance Group, a Berkley Company. He has 16 years of experience in professional liability insurance. He leads a talented team out of Seattle,…