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News Brief header U.S. directors and officers (D&O) insurers continue to see underwriting losses despite taking in more premium to correct years of competitive pricing and adverse claims trends, such as growing verdicts, settlements and defense costs, according to reports from two rating agencies.

According to Fitch Ratings and AM Best, D&O insurers increased direct premiums written in 2020 by 40%, following an increase of 20% in 2019. However, this did not stop the line of business from recording an underwriting loss for the fourth straight year in 2020. Per Fitch Ratings, the combined ratio over the same period was 107%.

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Coverage insights header image Supervisors play an essential role in ensuring a company’s efficiency and success.

They are responsible for handling the everyday situations that help a business remain functional. Further, supervisors are also an integral part of workplace safety programs. Such programs utilize risk management techniques to keep employees safe on the job, thus reducing workers’ compensation costs.

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Maintaining adequate insurance coverage is an important practice within any organization.

A key element of ensuring a robust insurance program is to take steps to avoid experiencing potential gaps in coverage during policy transition periods.

One common cause of such coverage gaps stems from claims that are reported after a policy expires. Fortunately, that’s where an extended reporting period (ERP) can help. Review the following guidance for more information on ERPs and when to consider implementing this offering.