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PFAS – A Challenging and Uncharted Course Ahead

By Tim Fletcher |December 15, 2021|English

Ubiquitous in their presence and disturbing because of their potential harmful effects, Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) loom ominously over society. Recent U.S. regulatory activity and lawsuit outcomes concerning these chemicals portend a...
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What Is the Cost of Not Staying Current With CGL, BOP and Commercial Umbrella Forms? – A Look at Recent Decisions on Biometric Privacy and Data Breach

By Mitch Tarter |November 04, 2021|English

If your company utilizes standardized wordings, you’ve likely been asked, What editions are you up to, and if you’re not current, when can you catch up? Indeed, using (or building off) the most recent standardized forms is the goal for...
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It’s National Umbrella Day - Time to Raise Your Roof!

By Maria Slowinski |February 10, 2021|English

At a time when pandemic and Property news dominate insurance industry headlines, sound Umbrella product management sometimes takes a back seat, despite its impact on insurers’ financial results. A healthy Umbrella program can boost retentions...
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February 10 is National Umbrella Day - Are You Covered?

By Maria Slowinski |February 10, 2020|English

Business owners strive to make the best decisions for their organization. But in today’s litigious climate, even the most successful proprietors can underestimate the value and protection that a Commercial Umbrella policy provides. Everyday occurrences...
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Beyond Dram Shop Exposures - 7 Additional Liability Considerations for Craft Alcohol Business

By Maria Slowinski |August 12, 2019|English

When restaurant or bar operations are considered for insurance, we automatically think about fires, liquor liability and workers' compensation. That is a tried and true start. But underwriters beware! Breweries, wineries and distilleries present additional...
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Insuring Liquor Liability – Knowing the Rules of the Road

By Laura Allison and Jeff Markowski|January 16, 2019|English

Are you keeping up with the changes in liquor liability laws? It seems that as one state tightens those laws, another state opens the door to more claims. Do these developments matter in the grand scheme of things? Yes, they sometimes do. A few laws...
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