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Viewpoint: Early Action Key to Mitigating Risk in Professional Liability Claims

Insurance Journal

Professional liability claims impact a multitude of professions, including those in the legal, medical, financial and insurance industries. Claims for malpractice, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and related issues can result in widespread premium increases and professional discipline.

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Mistakes in setting sums insured / declared value where the Insured elects an Indemnity Period of less than 12 months.

Prof. Allan Manning

I recall the very first business interruption claim I did was for a risk in Toowoomba and to my horror found that the Insured had only declared 3 months insurable gross profit with a 3-month Indemnity Period. Fast forward 40 or so years and in Vanuatu last week with the earthquake claims I saw many occasions of the very same issue.

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Part 2: Workers’ Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained

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In this three-part series, we are examining nine elements of independent premium audits to help you better understand and control your workers’ compensation premiums. These foundational aspects are crucial for ensuring accurate premium calculations and avoiding costly mistakes.

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Part 1: Workers’ Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained

AMAXX

When an employer receives a revised workers’ compensation premium bill, the accuracy of the bill can be uncertain and confusing. To ensure fairness and correctness, an independent premium audit is highly recommended. Payroll Information A critical step in any premium audit is the review of an employer’s payroll.

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Global Non-Life Insurance Rates ‘Plateauing’ but Nat Cat Losses Delay Market Softening

Insurance Journal

Global non-life premiums are expected to hit a decade-high growth level of 4.3% in 2024, following the repricing of risk over the past several years in response to elevated claims, according to Swiss Re’s sigma. “Premium rates are now moderating, …

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Understanding Classification Rules in Workers’ Compensation

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These rules not only influence the amount you pay in premiums but also help ensure that your company is correctly classified based on the work it performs. Misclassification can lead to costly errors, either by overpaying premiums or by facing penalties for underreporting risk. What Are Classification Rules?

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Part 3: Workers’ Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained

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In this final part of our series exploring the nine elements of independent premium audits, we turn our focus to specialized situations and nuanced adjustments auditors carefully evaluate. Auditors disallow estimates, making precise documentation vital to receiving the intended premium savings associated with this exception.