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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…

The Importance of Cybersecurity Due Diligence in M&A Transactions

Mergers and acquisitions give organizations the potential to increase capabilities, diversify offerings and expand market share, but they also present considerable risks. And while companies usually review financial, strategic, legal…

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…

A Review of Cyber (Re)insurance in 2022

A Review of Cyber (Re)insurance in 2022 Guided by the Lyrics of The Verves Bitter Sweet Symphony Many things have changed in cyber (re)insurance since I wrote a Year in…

PLUS 2023 Board of Trustees and Executive Committee Additions Announced

The Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) announced its new board of trustees and executive committee. The PLUS Board of Trustees acts on behalf of the membership to fulfill the mission…

This Job Is Killing Me, Are You Insured?

Here’s a claim scenario many companies may not have considered. An employee, after sustaining a heart attack at work, files a lawsuit against their employer, claiming that stress caused by…

PLUS Foundation Guest Post: The PLUS Foundation Supporting a Better Professional Liability Industry

The PLUS Foundation is doing great things!!  And all members of PLUS and the professional liability industry should be very proud.     Since the start of my career, the professional…

Industry Supports PLUS Conference and a Great Time is Had by All

PLUS, the Professional Liability Underwriting Society, held its 35th Annual Conference last week in San Diego with three amazing days of education, networking, business development and entertainment. You could feel…