Robust carrier websites that can complete more complicated processes make interaction with agents seem less important, according to an auto-insurance survey by J.D. Power and Associates. But what about agent intervention when problems arise?

Robust carrier websites that can complete more complicated processes make interaction with agents seem less important, according to an auto-insurance survey by J.D. Power and Associates. But what about agent intervention when problems arise?

Employers may be able to find coverage through other policies when EPLI is not available. In some cases, workers comp may actually preclude separate lawsuits for alleged harassment or discrimination.

In my last column (Penn State vs. Insurer: Who Will Cover Sex-Abuse Court Costs? in the April 30 issue of NU), I discussed various General Liability coverage issues that have arisen in the battle Penn State is waging with insurer PMA over liability insurance for the first lawsuit (John Doe...

Claims and litigation managers at United Educators, the ELL insurers for Penn State, will have to carefully consider several potential barriers to payments for defense and indemnification.

Claims and litigation managers at United Educators, the ELL insurers for Penn State, will have to carefully consider several potential barriers to payments for defense and indemnification.

The allegations joining Penn State and its officials with the Jerry Sandusky sexual-abuse cases provide a regrettable study of how we turn to insurance to help us through the worst of situationsat least financially. As these allegations play out, the media has been quick to discuss their development and speculate...

The allegations joining Penn State and its officials with the Jerry Sandusky sexual-abuse cases provide a regrettable study of how we turn to insurance to help us through the worst of situationsat least financially.