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Blindsided: Website Accessibility Suits Hitting Businesses

Blindsided: Website Accessibility Suits Hitting Businesses

Businesses in many industries are becoming targets in a wave of liability litigation. Since 2017, courts have considered more than 3,000 lawsuits around the country alleging that defendants’ websites violate the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and other civil rights laws. Many businesses facing such suits have been unaware that their websites prevent individuals with disabilities from accessing all of their sites’ features, such as job applications or lists of physical locations, as in the case of retail stores or restaurants.

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Complexity Clouds Market for Financial Institutions

Complexity Clouds Market for Financial Institutions

Financial institutions have rebounded and are stronger overall since the subprime loan crisis more than a decade ago, and nonbank lending has emerged as a high-growth business. Even though capacity for financial institution risks remains plentiful, some insurers have become more conservative in their appetites for certain classes and sizes of business. While certain accounts are seeing higher premiums rise due to increased exposure, some new market entrants are pricing accounts aggressively low. What does all this mean for retail agents? Financial institution clients need help to navigate a complex marketplace to obtain the best coverages and pricing.

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New 2019 State of the Market at a Glance – Casualty, Construction, ExecPro, Healthcare, and Property

New 2019 State of the Market at a Glance – Casualty, Construction, ExecPro, Healthcare, and Property

Will premiums increase? Are terms and conditions changing? What lines of business have limited markets? Which lines of business have excess capacity? Here’s what clients can expect in the marketplace for 2019 in a quick and easy to read reference guide.

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In #MeToo Era, New Hybrid SML/EPL Coverage Meets Important Need

In #MeToo Era, New Hybrid SML/EPL Coverage Meets Important Need

Growing Exposures and Coverage Gaps Necessitate Certainty for Employers

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Wage and Hour

Wage and Hour

Wage and hour (W&H) exposure is an often misunderstood and frequently underinsured risk. Naturally, a business seeking protection from the catastrophic exposure of W&H violations may look into purchasing Employment Practices Liability (EPL) insurance. However, to their dismay, W&H violations are largely excluded in EPL policies.

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