Consultation triggers changes to Professional Indemnity Insurance for accountants
Modified changes to professional indemnity insurance arrangements for accountants in the UK have been instigated following a consultation process, including the withdrawal of an extension of non-cancellable run-off cover and insurers having to meet unpaid excess. The International Underwriting Association (IUA) had strongly disagreed with suggestions firms should have non-cancellable run-off cover of six years. […]
Defamatory allegations can cause serious reputational damage
The impact of defamatory allegations against a corporation or business can be significant with reputational damage and a loss of customer confidence. Libel, Slander and Defamation are legal exposure which can be insured as part of a Professional Indemnity Insurance, either as extensions to a `negligent act error & omissions wording’, or as being included […]