White Papers and Articles:

While the essential elements of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act remain the same, there are some new twists which require greater caution and clarification. Robert Ball, Principal, in Integro's Casualty Practice talks you through the finer points of TRIA through 2014.

Amidst predictions and reactions, it appears insurers are taking a "wait and see" approach while very closely watching post-Tellabs trends. Meanwhile, these trends and other unrelated factors continue to drive an increasingly competitive D&O market. Read more and wrap your arms around the current environment in light of these issues

The California Supreme Court has reversed the decision in Prachasaisoradej v. Ralphs Grocery Co. Risk managers, CFOs, and General Counsel of employer companies in California need to revisit their worker's comp allocation models. Get more details here.

Now, in some jurisdictions, plaintiffs may have to work harder to maintain a securities class action fraud case. According to the US Supreme Court, "An inference of scienter must be more than merely plausible or reasonable - it must be cogent and at least as compelling as any inference of non-fraudulent intent." Learn more about the case and the judgment here.

The last line of defense against cataclysmic liability loss, umbrella excess casualty plays a pivotal role in the fiscal health of a company.

The management risk profile of a SPAC can be complicated, and due diligence is required to ensure that a SPAC's D&O insurance needs are adequately addressed.