D&O Implications of Selling Your Company

When a company is purchased by another company, the acquired company and its directors and officers become insureds under the acquiring company’s D&O policy for claims made after the acquisition based on wrongful acts occurring after the close of the acquisition.

What to Watch Now in the World of D & O

Every fall, we assemble a list of the current hot topics in the world of Directors and Officers (D&O) liability insurance. As expected, there is much going on in the world of D&O, with further changes just over the horizon. The year ahead could be very interesting and eventful.

Chartis Investigation Edge Policy

In early March, Chartis developed a solution to fill a coverage void in the marketplace by introducing a new insurance product called the Investigation Edge. This policy is designed to insure the corporation for costs it incurs in responding to an investigation by an enforcement body stemming from a defined Securites Violation.

2010 Securities Lawsuit Filings

2010 was a year of transition for securities class action lawsuit filings as a number of trends that have been dominant in recent years diminished, while other trends emerged.

International Benefits Webinar

MacCorkle Insurance Service, along with our strategic partner, Global Benefit Associates, presents a briefing on international benefit challenges and solutions.

Transparency and Accountability Act

California SB 1163, The Health Insurance Transparency and Accountability Act went into effect January 1, 2011 and requires insurance carriers and HMO’s to give 60 days' prior written notice to individuals and employer groups before raising rates and requires them to show that the rate hikes are "actuarially sound."

2010 - Year End Compliance Round-Up

Last year brought many big changes for health and welfare plans. The following summarizes major developments that have an impact on plan sponsors in 2010 and 2011.

Menlo Park Fire Protection Donation

Menlo Park fire protection district receives donation to purchase mobile Emergency Communications Trailers

MacCorkle Staff Announcements

MacCorkle Insurance Service is pleased to announce the promotion of Stephanie C. Wright to the position of Account Executive in our Personal Insurance Department.

MacCorkle Partner’s with Agility

Partnership signals effort to keep businesses running despite disaster or interruption