Clients often call when a claims-made liability insurer does not intend to renew an expiring policy. Usually, the call is about directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance, but it might also be about fiduciary, employment practices, or professional liability insurance. An insurer may choose to non-renew for various reasons. The Read More
Sublimits are one of the most common sources of consternation for our business clients. A “sublimit” is a lesser insurance limit of liability that applies to a specific type of loss and is included within the larger, generally applicable, limit. Here are some common examples: a fiduciary liability policy may Read More
“Professional liability insurance,” which is also called “errors and omissions” (E&O) liability insurance, typically provides coverage for defense costs and settlements or judgments attributable to claims based on “Professional Services.” “Professional Services” is typically a defined term limited to services performed for a third-party for compensation. In addition, the Professional Read More
The Kansas Tort Claims Act, K.S.A. §§ 75-6101 to 6120 (“KTCA”) addresses sovereign immunity for Kansas governmental entities. K.S.A. § 75-6104 identifies the types of functions and claims as to which state and local governmental entities (and employees acting within the scope of governmental employment) are immune from liability. As Read More
On Friday, June 14, 2019, the Kansas Supreme Court ruled that the statutory cap on non-economic damages in personal injury actions (e.g., for pain and suffering) violates the Kansas Constitution. See Hilburn v. Enerpipe LTD., __ P. 3d __, 2019 WL 2479464 (Kan. June 14, 2019). Specifically, the court held Read More