PLUS Blog

Dan Aronowitz, Longtime Fiduciary Expert & PLUS Member, Nominated to Head EBSA

Longtime PLUS member, Dan Aronowitz, has been nominated by President Trump to serve as Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA). EBSA is responsible for enforcement…

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Insuring NIL Collectives Video Blog

As NIL Collectives explode on the scene, insuring them as often a nonprofit can create its own challenges. Particularly because NIL collectives are working with amateur athletes, making representatives regarding…

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Upcoming Changes to PLUS Designation Enrollment Process

We’re announcing a key change for members interested in or currently working towards a PLUS designation. Starting April 15, 2025, anyone who is pursuing or plans to pursue a PLUS…

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Executive Summary: The Betterley Report’s Employment Practices Liability Insurance Market Survey-2024

Employer lawsuits continue to hit record-high settlements, driven by wage and hour class actions and the surge of #MeToo sexual harassment claims. The recent Duane Morris Class Action Review—2025 revealed…

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Scales of justice and gavel.

“I Was Just Following Orders” – Ohio’s Sixth Circuit Applies Fourth Amendment’s Good-Faith Exception to First Amendment Retaliation Claims

In describing a U.S. Supreme Court holding as “mixed precedent,” the Sixth Circuit recently found qualified immunity in a First Amendment retaliation claim, Hall v. Navarre.[1] In 2019, the U.S.…

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SEC Rules Evolve: Risk Mitigation for Investment Advisors Webinar Recap

On January 16th, industry professionals and PLUS Conference sponsors from Westfield Specialty gathered for a highly insightful webinar on navigating the evolving landscape of SEC examination priorities and professional liability…

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Challenges Of Insuring An NIL Collective

Following the NCAA’s Oct. 7 settlement in In re: College Athlete NIL Litigation, the name, image and likeness revolution for amateur athletes is firmly here, bringing with it endless underwriting…

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The Year in Review: Key Management and Professional Liability Decisions Issued in 2024 Webinar Recap

On January 8th, industry professionals gathered for an insightful and timely webinar exploring the most recent developments in professional and management liability insurance. This session provided an in-depth analysis of…

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Mastering Mediation: Insights from Leading Experts on Success Strategies and Challenges – The Precipice

In the latest episode of The Precipice, host Peter Biging alongside mediators Mark Bunim, Jennifer Lupo, and Theo Cheng, discuss the complexities of mediation in professional liability. The episode sheds…

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