Employment Practices Liability

Employment Practices Liability Insurance

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Our specialized underwriting approach and customized policies are designed to provide our partners and their clients with tailored coverage solutions.
 
Employment Practices Liability Insurance

Specialty EPL Insurance Coverages To Meet Evolving Needs

Employment law is constantly changing and now, more than ever, employees and prospective employees are more keenly aware of their rights in the workplace. Even companies with sound employment policies and procedures, a commitment to diversity, and good relations with employees are experiencing lawsuits alleging discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination or other employment-related allegations. Regardless of whether these claims are justified or meritorious, they mean that companies must defend themselves.
 
The below claims scenario illustrates the type of situations and subsequent costs associated with employee theft:

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Type of insured: Private company – Publisher
 
Cause of action: Retaliation
 
What happened: The claimant, a former employee, filed a lawsuit alleging that his full-time employment offer was rescinded in retaliation for his complaints about perceived sexual harassment.
 
Resolution: The jury determined that the insured did not commit retaliation and rendered a full defense verdict. The litigation generated $254,000 in defense costs.

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