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6 07, 2023

Professional Liability Risks & Trends Series: Chris Zanchelli
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Professional Liability Risks & Trends Series: Chris Zanchelli

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Professional Liability Risks & Trends Series: Chris Zanchelli

By PLUS|2023-07-05T15:29:19-05:00July 6, 2023|@PLUS, D&O, PL Insurance|0 Comments

In this blog series, PLUS consults industry experts to discuss current trends in the market. This edition features Chris Zanchelli, a well-known professional in the Management Liability space. In this interview, Chris highlights risks and trends in the D&O market such as social inflation and cyber exposure. To start, please tell us a little about your role and experience in the professional liability insurance (PLI) industry. I am the Vice President of Underwriting at Berkley Select. I lead our Management Liability team which handles private company and Non-Profit D&O, EPLI, and Fiduciary Liability. I’ve been with Berkley Select for over [...]

Consider the Charge Before Responding to an EEOC Investigation

By PLUS|2023-06-21T13:08:42-05:00June 22, 2023|@PLUS, D&O, EPLI, PL Insurance|0 Comments

Employment attorneys who represent businesses should be mindful of the limitations of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) investigatory powers. In May 2023, the Eleventh Judicial Circuit ruled against the EEOC, which was seeking nationwide data from a car components manufacturer (the employer). See Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Eberspaecher North American Inc., No. 21-13799 (11th Cir. May 10, 2023). A prior employee at the Northport, Alabama, facility of the employer complained to the EEOC that he was fired for taking protected absences under the Family Medical Leave Act. The EEOC charged the employer with discrimination under the Americans with [...]

PLUS Podcast: In the Boardroom with Resnick and Fuller Episode 5

By PLUS|2023-06-12T15:14:27-05:00June 13, 2023|@PLUS, D&O, PL Insurance|0 Comments

In today’s episode, Stephanie and John discuss the broad topic of banks and banking and how corporate boards and officers should think about their banking options in light of the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and fears of the potential for similar collapses. They are joined by Chris Pippett, a Fox Rothschild Partner who chairs the firm’s Financial Services Industry Practice Group and frequently advises banks and other financial institutions on corporate governance issues. This wide-ranging discussion will touch on best practices for companies and boards, including knowing your bank and its position; diversifying banking relationships; the components of [...]