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25 05, 2023

A Day in the Life Series: Lori O’Brien
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A Day in the Life Series: Lori O’Brien

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A Day in the Life Series: Lori O’Brien

By PLUS|2023-05-22T14:46:18-05:00May 25, 2023|@PLUS, Day in the Life, FuturePLUS, PL Insurance|0 Comments

A Day in the Life Series, brought to you by FuturePLUS, dives into different roles in the Professional Liability industry to give readers an idea of what a typical day for the role looks like. In this edition of A Day In The Life, we look to uncover details about the daily responsibilities of Senior Counsel. Lori O’Brien from Munich Re has generously provided us with insight to enlighten our audience with her experience. In this edition we will discuss Lori’s background, the skills that ensure success as a senior counsel and the biggest misconception about this position. Senior Counsel [...]

PLUS Launches New Certificate in Asia Professional Liability Insurance

By PLUS|2023-05-23T08:19:16-05:00May 23, 2023|@PLUS, D&O, PL Insurance|0 Comments

Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) is pleased to announce the launch of its latest program, the Certificate in Asia Professional Liability Insurance. This new certificate aims to equip insurance professionals with the specialized knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex landscape of professional liability insurance in the Asia region. As businesses across Asia face increasingly complicated legal and regulatory environments, the need for comprehensive professional liability insurance coverage has become imperative. The Certificate, created in partnership with Singapore Insurance Institute (SII), offers industry professionals the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the unique challenges and intricacies associated with this [...]

Employment Practices Liability: Trends in Coverage, Claims, and Risk Management

By PLUS|2023-05-18T11:16:14-05:00May 18, 2023|@PLUS, EPLI, PL Insurance|0 Comments

Professional liability insurance encompasses many industries, specialties, and coverages. Employment practices liability is one coverage falling under the umbrella of professional liability. Employment practices liability, commonly abbreviated as EPLI or EPL coverage, provides defense and indemnity (not all carriers might cover indemnity payments) costs relating to damages stemming from employee allegations against employers of employment violations. These violations include claims related to discrimination against protected classes (for example, age, race, gender, disability, sex, and religion); wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment (sexual harassment, hostile work environment); wrongful discipline and other employment issues that could be considered a violation.[1] Some carriers’ policies also extend EPL [...]