Insurance
Conservation United: Nonprofit Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Considerations
Date: October 11, 2021Category: Author:
Each member of a board of directors brings their personal and professional life experiences to the table, making it imperative for a nonprofit to elect a diverse and inclusive group. Since the board strategizes and supervises the organization’s direction, having diverse experience, expertise and perspectives can put the nonprofit in a strong position to promote […]
Prescribed Fire Insurance
Date: September 24, 2021Category: Author:
Prescribed fire is a planned fire used to meet management objectives. Did you know fire can be good for people and the land? After many years of fire exclusion, an ecosystem that needs periodic fire becomes unhealthy. Trees are stressed by overcrowding; fire-dependent species disappear, and flammable fuels build up and become hazardous. The right […]
Cyber Liability: Preventing Ransomware Exposures From Remote Desk Protocol
Date: March 8, 2021Category: Author:
Remote desk protocol (RDP)—which is a network communications protocol developed by Microsoft—consists of a digital interface that allows users to connect remotely to other servers or devices. Through RDP ports, users can easily access and operate these servers or devices from any location. RDP has become an increasingly useful business tool—permitting employees to retrieve files […]
D&O Underwriters Focusing More on Diversity, ESG Issues As Litigation Rises
Date: January 25, 2021Category: Author:
“Event-driven” securities litigation is on the rise, with directors and officers seeing class action lawsuits over how their organizations have addressed COVID-19, racial and social justice issues, and climate change. And D&O underwriters are paying closer attention, too. The underwriting process may give organizations guidance on how to avoid lawsuits over environmental, social, and governance […]
Directors & Officers Insurance Trends to Watch in 2021
Date: January 15, 2021Category: Author:
Organizations trust their senior leaders to make important decisions and act with stakeholders’ (e.g., shareholders, customers, and employees) best interests in mind. However, in today’s climate of increased corporate accountability, protecting your senior leadership team from directors and officers (D&O) liability exposures can be a significant challenge—making D&O coverage a crucial aspect of your organization’s […]