The D&O Diary
- Guest Post: Scrutiny Over Share Repurchase Programs; Can The Board Ever Get It Right? 13 enero, 2022Corporate share repurchases hit record levels in 2021. But as discussed in the following guest post by Sarah Abrams and Bret Hilgart, share repurchases can sometimes result in litigation and share repurchases could have important implications for directors and officers’ liability. Sarah is Head of Professional Liability at Bowhead Specialty Underwriters and Bret is Head... […]
- First SPAC-Related Securities Suit of the New Year Filed 12 enero, 2022As I noted in my recent round-up of the Top Ten D&O Stories of 2021, one of last year’s important securities litigation stories was the onslaught during the year of SPAC-related securities class action lawsuit filings. I also added in the year-end round-up my projection that SPAC-related securities suits could be an even bigger factor... […]
- Rare D&O Insurer Win in Delaware Court, But Should D&O Insurers Celebrate? 10 enero, 2022Readers of this blog will be interested to know that in a recent D&O insurance coverage dispute, the Delaware Superior Court actually handed the D&O insurers a win — a rare development indeed in Delaware’s courts. However, the D&O insurers won by successfully arguing that Delaware law governed the insurance dispute; the ultimate outcome may... […]
- First Coronavirus-Related Securities Suits of 2022 Filed 9 enero, 2022As I have noted on this site, even though it has now been nearly 22 months since the initial coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., coronavirus D&O lawsuits have continued to be filed continuously since the initial outbreak. Coronavirus-related securities suits were in fact a significant securities litigation phenomenon in 2021 as well as in 2020.... […]
- Do Derivative Suit Dismissals Signal End of Non-U.S. Companies’ U.S. Liability Threat? 6 enero, 2022In my round-up of top D&O stories from 2021, I cited the recent rise of U.S. derivative lawsuit filings against the boards of non-U.S. companies as one of the year’s most important D&O liability and insurance stories. I was not alone in identifying this trend as a key development. Allianz identified the threat of these kinds of... […]
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- Publicación - Crecimientos mensuales de primas por modalidades. No Vida
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- Publicación - El Seguro de Automóviles. Estadística a septiembre. Año 2021
- Publicación - Las Inversiones de las Entidades Aseguradoras. Estadística a Septiembre 2021
FM Global
- 2022 Predictions: Surging warehouse demand fuels risks 4 enero, 2022As demand for warehousing space, driven by e-commerce and various other trends, continues to grow, it's vital that warehouse users remain mindful of the risks that these facilities can face and the disruption that can be suffered, writes FM Global's Russ Kirby, operations engineering manager.
- Addressing the climate risks your organization faces in 2022 and beyond 30 diciembre, 20212021 was a significant year when it comes to both the impact of the changing climate and also in terms of awareness of this risk. FM Global's Adriano Lanzilotto looks at the most impactful climate risks affecting businesses and provides risk management advice on some of the best mitigation strategies.
- Minimizing the risk of thermal runaway in renewable batteries 17 diciembre, 2021With modern applications of lithium-ion batteries relatively new, property owners are just beginning to understand the risk implications of thermal runaway, writes Paul May, Australia operations engineering manager at FM Global.
- Three weeks, three honors for FM Global innovation 16 diciembre, 2021Although FM Global, for nearly two centuries, has constantly found new ways to make clients resilient, rarely has its diligence gained such recognition as it has this month, winning three risk management awards.
- Tornado Alley may be moving east, placing billions in business and supply chains at risk 14 diciembre, 2021Following the tornadoes that struck the Southern U.S., an area critical to U.S. supply chains, FM Global's Katherine Klosowski explains how affected businesses can rebuild their facilities stronger and more resilient.
Loss Lessons – FM Global
- Tornado Alley may be moving east, placing billions in business and supply chains at risk 14 diciembre, 2021Following the tornadoes that struck the Southern U.S., an area critical to U.S. supply chains, FM Global's Katherine Klosowski explains how affected businesses can rebuild their facilities stronger and more resilient.
- Mitigating flood risks in the era of climate change 28 agosto, 2021While it’s not possible to explicitly say that climate change was the cause of recent damaging floods in Belgium, Germany and China, it’s likely that a changing climate is affecting the probability of these events occurring, says FM Global's Paolo Larentis.
- Four ways accurate values improve the dialogue between policyholders and insurers 23 agosto, 2021For the past several years, industry-wide insured losses have shown a wide variance between reported insurance values and the values measured at the time of loss. FM Global's Jeff Beauman discusses this alarming trend and why accurate insurance values are needed.
- Video: The BI interview with Katherine Klosowski of FM Global 5 mayo, 2021Katherine Klosowski, who manages natural hazards and structures engineering at FM Global, discusses how risk managers can get to grips with the risks of climate change.
- Commercial property insurer FM Global on the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season: Records were shattered, more property was at risk 30 noviembre, 2020JOHNSTON, R.I., USA—The official 2020 Atlantic hurricane season has ended, and here are seven takeaways from FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers. Many records were broken. There were more named tropical cyclones this ...
Risk Management – FM Global
- 2022 Predictions: Surging warehouse demand fuels risks 4 enero, 2022As demand for warehousing space, driven by e-commerce and various other trends, continues to grow, it's vital that warehouse users remain mindful of the risks that these facilities can face and the disruption that can be suffered, writes FM Global's Russ Kirby, operations engineering manager.
- Addressing the climate risks your organization faces in 2022 and beyond 30 diciembre, 20212021 was a significant year when it comes to both the impact of the changing climate and also in terms of awareness of this risk. FM Global's Adriano Lanzilotto looks at the most impactful climate risks affecting businesses and provides risk management advice on some of the best mitigation strategies.
- Three weeks, three honors for FM Global innovation 16 diciembre, 2021Although FM Global, for nearly two centuries, has constantly found new ways to make clients resilient, rarely has its diligence gained such recognition as it has this month, winning three risk management awards.
- Tornado Alley may be moving east, placing billions in business and supply chains at risk 14 diciembre, 2021Following the tornadoes that struck the Southern U.S., an area critical to U.S. supply chains, FM Global's Katherine Klosowski explains how affected businesses can rebuild their facilities stronger and more resilient.
- Climate change and ESG are valid concerns, but risk managers shouldn't panic 14 diciembre, 2021As discussions escalate as to how society will deal with changes to the climate, for risk managers, the challenge will be how to be resilient to them — both financially and otherwise, according to FM Global.
Meet Our Experts – FM Global
- Kevin S. Ingram 4 agosto, 2021Areas of Expertise: CFO Issues, Finance, Risk Management, Analytics, Business Process Improvement
- Wade Chmielinski 15 junio, 2021Areas of Expertise: Cyber Security, Cyber Hazards, Cyber Risk, Cyber Defense, Industrial Control Systems, Physical Security
- Katherine Klosowski 9 enero, 2020Areas of Expertise: Climate Change/Risk, Natural Hazards, Loss Prevention, Loss Mitigation
- Sanjay Chawla 9 enero, 2020Areas of Expertise: Investment Strategy, Investment Trends, Pension Assets, Asset Allocation, Global Markets
- Sonserae Toles 9 enero, 2020Areas of Expertise: Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resources, Talent Management, Executive Recruiting
Comentarios en Consejo General de Mediadores de Seguros
- Comentario en El Consejo General refuerza sus acciones contra las malas prácticas profesionales por Mediadores de Seguros se reúnen con la CNMC para tratar posibles abusos de la banca al vincular créditos a pólizas - Consejo General de Mediadores de Seguros 18 octubre, 2021[…] del Consejo General como corporación de derecho público que representa a toda la profesión y su obligación de perseguir la mala práctica profesional, independientemente de si el canal es agente, corredor o banca […]
- Comentario en El Consejo General abre una línea telefónica de apoyo a los mediadores de la isla de La Palma por El Consorcio de Compensación de Seguros recomienda a los afectados por el volcán de La Palma solicitar las indemnizaciones a través de los mediadores - Consejo General de Mediadores de Seguros 7 octubre, 2021[…] En esta línea y con el objetivo de apoyar a los mediadores de La Palma, que también se han visto afectados por el volcán, El Consejo General de Mediadores ha habilitado una línea de teléfono (933 230 943) y una cuenta de correo electrónico (info@mediadores.info) para resolver las dudas que les puedan surgir y […]
- Comentario en Los mediadores podrán compatibilizar la pensión de jubilación con su cartera de clientes en activo por Los corredores de seguros podrán compatibilizar la pensión de jubilación con su cartera de clientes en activo 27 septiembre, 2021[…] Fuente: Consejo General Mediadores de Seguros […]
- Comentario en Los mediadores podrán compatibilizar la pensión de jubilación con su cartera de clientes en activo por Los corredores de seguros podrán compatibilizar la pensión de jubilación con su cartera de clientes en activo - COSEBA 1986 - Correduría de Seguros y Red de Franquicias 10 septiembre, 2021[…] Fuente: Consejo General Mediadores de Seguros […]
- Comentario en En 8 meses se han autorizado más corredores y corredurías que en todo 2020 por 2021, ¿el mejor año para la creación de nuevas corredurías de seguros? 9 septiembre, 2021[…] económico de la pandemia, 2021 empieza arrojar datos esperanzadores. Y es que, según informa el Consejo General de Colegios de Mediadores de Seguros, todo indica que 2021 va a ser uno de los mejores años para la creación de corredurías de […]
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- Public and Environmental liability 17 enero, 2022The aim of this webinar is to identify the key issues of Environmental Impairment Liability and to take away some of the mystery or misunderstanding that is commonly found with this complex area of claims.OnlineWed 23 Feb. 2022 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Property Insurance. Understanding why there will be 15% + rate increases in 2022 17 enero, 2022A combination of higher materials and labour costs will mean insurers are likely to need 9.6% increases just to cover rebuild cost inflation in the UK. However, given most need additional rate strength of around 6% to balance their loss-making property books, this will mean policyholders looking at rate increases of around 15% in 2022 […]
- North East Insurance Institutes Webinar: Collaboration and succession – A blessing or a curse? 17 enero, 2022Are people working in our profession viewed as swashbucklers or thoughtful risk takers? Are we perceived as able to plan our own as well as our clients future and security? Is there collaboration between insurance and financial services and with other professions to address all our clients financial needs?Tue 8 Feb. 2022 10:00 am – 11:00 am
- Webinar - How contract conditions can change the liability of an insured and why brokers must advise clients on this 17 enero, 2022The webinar will include exploring the consequences of the Insurance Act 2015 for failing to make a fair presentation of risk with regards to contract conditions, and how failure to guide policyholders around this matter could lead to a claim being turned down and all cover cancelled.Thu 31 Mar. 2022 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
- Webinar - Property insurance, dealing with under insurance and 15% + rate increases in 2022 17 enero, 2022The presentation will look at what clients need to take into when settling Buildings sums insured, why under insurance is so common, the effects of under insurance for the client and why under insurance is an increasing cause of Professional Indemnity claims against brokers.Mon 21 Feb. 2022 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
