Client Update
IN THIS UPDATE

CLIENT ADVISORIES
Navigating EPL Claims
Unique New Cyber Endorsement
Dispelling Self-Insurance Myths
RAC Coverage

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
Welding Supply Distributors
Chubb Motorsports Program
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
 

AmWINS will be at the 46th Annual Houston Marine Insurance Seminar
from September 18-20, 2011. Will you be there? Register here or view the program agenda here.

NEWSLETTER
August 2011 RecallReport
 
 
This month's RecallReport highlights the recent recall of ground turkey - potentially the largest of its kind ever. Also included is our list of selected recalls recently announced by the FDA. Read more...

TOP ARTICLES OF 2011


Third Party Over Claims, Part 1

Third Party Over Claims, Part 2

Third Party Over Claims, Part 3

Japan Earthquake Impact

What is Cyberliability?

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August 2011  
 
Are You Comfortable Navigating the Tricky Waters of EPL Claims Reporting? These Tips Can Help.
More companies are realizing that Employment Practices Liability (EPL) coverage is an essential part of a comprehensive insurance program. Knowing how and when to report an EPL claim or circumstance can spell the difference between having a covered or uncovered claim. Read more...
More information: Sarah Ruble, 704.749.2855, sarah.ruble@amwins.com

Now Available: Unique New Endorsement That Helps Address Challenging Cyberliability Issue
Any merchant that accepts credit cards for payment is required to be PCI compliant. Because Cyberliability forms typically exclude fines and penalties in their definition of loss, non-compliant merchants can be left with a hefty price to pay. Many do so without any formal proceeding to negotiate the fine. AmWINS has a solution to help address the exposures merchants may face. Read more...
More information: David Lewison, 212.858.8975, david.lewison@amwins.com 
 
Federal Report on Self-Insurance Dispels Myths, Uncovers Key Cost Advantage
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) have issued reports comparing employers who self-insure the health benefits they provide employees to those employers who fully insure their plans by purchasing coverage. The reports found no support for several typical criticisms raised against self-insured strategies and that self-insured premium increases are far lower than the rising rates seen by employers who purchase full insurance. Read more...
More information: Lisa Kuszmar, 704.749.2780, lisa.kuszmar@amwins.com
RAC Claims Reviews May Result in Uncovered Costs. Are Your Clients Protected?
Are your healthcare clients Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) providers? If so, they're subject to claims review by Recovery Audit Contractors and may be exposed to costs not covered by traditional medical professional liability or D&O insurance policies. With that in mind, you may have an opportunity to earn more business from your clients and help them become better protected. Read more...
More information: Sarah Ruble, 704.749.2855, sarah.ruble@amwins.com

 

 

 

 

How Comprehensive Is Your Welding Supply Distributor Program? Does It Include Fumes Coverage?

 

One of the strengths of our Welding DistributorPro program is that it offers coverage for fume-related claims where other programs may not. It is a comprehensive insurance program designed specially for the needs of  welding supply distributors. Read more...
 
More information: Bill McCloy, 704.749.2730, bill.mccloy@amwins.com

 

Now Available: Chubb Custom Market Motorsports Program
AmWINS Transportation Underwriters, Inc. can now offer Chubb Custom Market’s Motorsports Program to help meet the insurance needs of race teams, team sponsors, race shops, racing associations, racing product manufacturers and other businesses in the motorsports industry. Read more...

More information: AmWINS Transportation Underwriters Motorsports, 317.222.1418, www.amwins.com/motorsports