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How brokers can protect themselves from lawsuits during COVID-19

April 28, 2020 by David Gambrill

Broker advice and advocacy are shining brilliantly during the days of the global pandemic, with insurer products, coverage options and consumer relief packages in a constant state of flux. Many in the P&C industry have noted that broker value has

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How E&O needs to change for emerging tech companies

September 20, 2019 by Jason Contant

Does a one-size-fits-all basic tech errors and omissions (E&O) policy that covers things like breach of contract or negligence still suffice for an emerging tech company? “Most probably not,” said Charlie Murray, international technology team leader with specialist insurer CFC

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Looking to grow your E&O? Consider emerging classes of consultants

July 9, 2018 by David Gambrill

An emerging class of professional consultants is a new area of opportunity for brokers seeking to place errors and omissions (E&O) insurance. “We as a society have changed to become more service-oriented,” says Marilyn vanGansewinkel, vice president of specialty insurance

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Intact to offer new D&O products for commercial brokers in Canada

March 29, 2018 by Greg Meckbach

Brokers placing directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance can expect “more new products” this spring from Intact Insurance, given the company’s acquisition of OneBeacon Insurance Group Ltd. in September 2017, an official said Monday. Speaking during Intact’s Investor Day, Mike

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Frustrated brokers ready to drop carriers over flood confusion

November 24, 2017 Greg Meckbach, Associate Editor

Swirling in the eddies of confusion about overland coverage, frustrated Canadian brokers are threatening to drop carriers and are worried about errors and omission (E&O) claims related to overland flood insurance. Canada-wide, there is a “host of wordings out there”

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How a terror attack could spawn E&O claims against brokers

November 22, 2017 Greg Meckbach, Associate Editor

If a terrorist attack takes place in Canada, brokers could face errors and omissions (E&O) claims from business clients whose property and liability policies do not cover them, the director of a Canadian managing general agent suggested Wednesday. A typical

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Beazley launches entertainment, media liability coverages in Canada

February 13, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

United Kingdom-based specialist insurer Beazley plans to expand the range of products available through its newly acquired Canadian operations with Monday’s announcement that it will offer television and film producers errors and omissions (E&O) coverage, as well as media liability

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Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty launches cyber and professional liability coverage for North America

August 4, 2016 by Canadian Underwriter

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has announced the launch of a new cyber and professional liability coverage product designed exclusively for the North American market. Featuring a streamlined form structure with flexible terms, ACCEPT Protect is the “first of