Management Liability Articles

Management Liability

The Rise of Upward Bullying And The Implications For Management Liability Insurance

When most people think about bullying in the workplace, they imagine a senior leader misusing authority to intimidate or belittle employees. Yet a quieter, often overlooked form of aggression is becoming increasingly common

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AI in Hiring: Bias, Discrimination Risks and Merging Liability Considerations

Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasing role in recruitment across Australia, with many organisations adopting AI‑enabled tools to assist in screening résumés, ranking candidates, conducting online assessments or analysing video interviews.

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Directors and Officers, Management Liability

Understanding the Difference between Management Liability and Directors & Officers Insurance

Distinguishing between Management Liability (ML) and Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance can be challenging. While these products share some similarities, they serve distinct purposes and address different types of risk.

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From Inbox to Insurance: The Right to Disconnect and Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPL) Implications for Brokers

Employment issues are a key concern for business owners as they can be held liable for decisions they make regarding employment, promotion and dismissal, the procedures they follow and the type of working environment they provide for employees.

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Insuring a Business Trust Structure under Management Liability Insurance

Insuring business structures that use a trust requires an understanding of how trusts operate and their nuances. This article explores the issues associated with business trust structures and Management Liability (ML) insurance.

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Management Liability Insurance - What is it and Who needs it?

A business should consider having Management Liability (ML) insurance when it is exposed to the potential risks associated with the actions of its directors and officers.

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Directors and Officers, Management Liability

Change in Control Events

With corporate structures constantly evolving, particularly during periods of mergers, acquisitions or other significant transactions, its crucial for both businesses and insurance brokers to understand how these changes affect Directors and Officers (D&O) and Management Liability (ML) insurance.

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Employment Practices Liability Trends

In recent years, the employment practices liability (EPL) Insurance landscape has changed significantly. This evolving environment stems from a number of factors including legislative changes, workforce dynamics and a shift in attitude towards workplace conduct.

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Advancement of Costs and Emergency Defence Costs | Management Liability Extensions

Management Liability Insurance is a crucial component of a business’s risk management strategy, providing coverage for the legal and financial repercussions of managerial decisions.

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Statutory Liability: Engineering Firm’s Success with Prompt Legal Support

The insured is a civil and structural engineering consulting firm.  In 2021, the insured was engaged by a local council to provide structural design drawings for a cantilevered roof structure over the spectator terrace at a local sporting club (structure).

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