General Liability Insurance

General Liability Insurance Explained

General liability (GL) insurance is a type of business insurance that provides financial protection against claims from third parties for bodily injury, property damage, and advertising-related harm. Learn what in includes, excludes, and more…

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What is Cyber Extortion?

Cyber extortion is a form of cybercrime where attackers threaten to damage, disable, or release a victim’s digital assets, such as data, systems, or networks, unless a ransom is paid or a demand met.

Understanding Cyber Extortion Coverage

Cyber extortion coverage is designed specifically to cover costs arising from an extortionist holding applications or data hostage or threatening a cyber attack. Typically available within a ...

General Liability Insurance Explained

What is Cyber Insurance?

CYBER INSURANCE: A tool to minimize cyber and reputational risk and protect the balance sheet and bottom line. A look at the coverage areas and triggers.

D&O Insurance Explained

When directors and officers breach their duties or fail to perform their functions, legal action can be brought against them. Understand the rules governing directors and officers and potential liabilities

Professional Liability Insurance Explained

Professional liability insurance is a type of liability insurance specifically for individuals and organizations that provide professional services. This insurance policy protects professionals when they are ...

Fiduciary Liability Insurance Explanation & Video

Fiduciary Liability Insurance protects fiduciaries of pension and employee benefit plans from loss due to claims of mismanagement, errors or omissions.

Commercial Crime Insurance Explained

Commercial crime insurance is a type of property insurance designed to cover the loss that an organization suffers from damage to, or destruction or disappearance of, its own property as a direct result of crime. Read...

Employment Practices Liability Insurance Explained

Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) is an insurance policy that protects organizations, directors, and managers against claims arising from an insured’s injury-causing ...

Contingent Business Interruption Insurance Explained

Contingent Business Interruption - a business's loss of income as a result of an interruption in service from a third-party service provider.

Cybersecurity and the Duty of Oversight

When cybersecurity represents a mission critical legal risk, who is responsible for managing those risks? Where do directors and officers stand when it comes to their duty of oversight?

What is a Breach Coach?

Breach Coach - a law firm that specializes in providing cyber breach response services and has been authorized to use the title. Find out what a Breach Coach does, and how, why, and when, to access their services.

How Much does a Data Breach Cost?

The IBM 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report breaks down what data breach incidents are really costing, why those costs are rising, and how emerging technologies like AI are changing the game...

Canada’s Top Specialist Insurance Defence Law Firms

Having the right insurance law firms as legal partners is critical for insurers. Here are some highlights from the Canadian Lawyer 2025 report on The Top Specialist Insurance Defence Law Firms.

Fiduciary Liability Claims Examples

Fiduciary liability claims arise when those managing pension and employee benefit plan assets fail to act in beneficiaries' best interests. This article explores the risks fiduciaries face and presents three real-world fiduciary liability claims.

First Dollar Defense: Explanation and Benefits

First Dollar Defense coverage waives the deductible for defense costs. Learn how it works so you can make informed insurance purchase decisions.

EPLI Underwriting: Key Risk Factors and Policy Considerations

When assessing Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) risk, underwriters focus on three primary areas to determine a business’s exposure and pricing. Learn what they are and more...

Wrongful Act Explained

Wrongful Act" - the coverage trigger event for a liability insurance policy. Find how definitions vary, what to look for in your insurance policy, and more.

Special Investigative Unit (SIU)

Learn how a Special Investigative Unit (SIU) investigates suspicious claims and fraudulent activities.

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General Liability Insurance

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