legal defense – Business Insurance Coverage

Abuse and Molestation Coverage Limitations You Must Know

Sexual Abuse and Molestation
November 25, 2025

Currently, there are just a few insurance companies that offer SAM insurance in the U.S. Oftentimes, the coverage can be expensive and only provide smaller limits, such as up to $1M each occurrence / $1M annual aggregate. Due to the large number of SAM claims, your readiness to pay for SAM insurance is not enough. You must also qualify by having tools and controls in place (e.g., no one-on-one policy, no closed-door policy, background checks, a written and formal SAM incident reporting and investigation policy, and more). What you may not know is that some insurance companies also require that… Read More »Abuse and Molestation Coverage Limitations You Must Know

What is DOL: Defense Outside of Limits in Business Insurance

CGL Commercial General Liability, Product Liability Insurance, Product Recall, Professional Liability / E&O
January 25, 2023

“Defense outside the limits” is a term used in insurance that refers to the coverage provided by the insurer for expenses incurred by the insured in defending against a claim, even if the claim is ultimately found to be outside the scope of the policy. While “defense outside the limits” coverage is not required by law, it is often included in business liability policies as an added layer of protection for the insured.