Category: Business Insurance

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Nikola D&O liability insurance problems are holding up settlements

Julie Campbell
Liability insurance - Law

The zero-emission vehicle maker intends to resolve claims, but its insurers aren’t budging with approvals. Nikola Corp, the electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicle company, is resorting to a Delaware court with claims that its directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance companies are getting in the way of settlement proposals from being completed in the Court of Chancery, the District of Delaware, and the District of Arizona. The automaker filed a complaint in the Complex Commercial Litigation Division of the Delaware Superior Court. In Nikola Corp’s suit, it said that…

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Allianz points to D&O business liability insurance advantages in tough 2024

H. Cutner
D&O Business liability insurance Form - 2024

The insurer predicts that there will be a spectrum of challenges worldwide that will boost coverage importance. According to a recent report issued by Allianz Commercial with regards to Directors and Officers (D&O) business liability insurance, there are so many challenges occurring worldwide that it is unlikely that the market’s soft conditions will be able to continue. Some of the largest threats to this type of coverage are expected to worsen as 2024 gets going. The authors of the Allianz Commercial 2024 D&O Insurance Report predicted that professional lines would…

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Business insurance is growing for added tax and litigation protection

Logan B.
Business insurance growth

Rising risks are driving companies to purchase more coverage against potential financial losses. For the last year, business insurance coverage for tax and litigation have been sharply on the rise and experts are predicting that this trend will only continue in the same direction. As companies increasingly learn of these benefits, they are pushing their coverage to higher levels. Mergers and acquisitions as well as other commercial deal structures have been transformed by the addition of these forms of business insurance during the last couple of decades. They have provided…

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4.9 percent workers’ compensation rate hike coming to Washington

Marc
Workers compensation - Person looking stressed

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries announced the increase for 2024. Next year, the average workers compensation premium in Washington will be 4.9 percent higher, according to a recent announcement from the state’s Department of Labor & Industries. The rate increase will become effective on January 1, 2024, and will be paid jointly by workers and employers. The workers compensation rate increase will mean that every full-time employee’s premium will be rising by an average of $65 per year. That cost will be split between workers and employees.…

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Does Commercial Insurance Cover Damage to Solar Panels? A Comprehensive Guide

Guest Author
commercial insurance and solar panel coverage

With the growing popularity of solar energy, more and more businesses are making the switch to solar panels. This eco-friendly and cost-effective energy source offers numerous benefits, including reduced energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint. However, like any investment, solar panels are not without their risks. One of the most important considerations for any business owner with commercial solar PV panels is their insurance coverage. In this guide, we will explore the crucial question: does commercial insurance cover damage to solar panels? We’ll delve into the complexities of insurance…

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