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On April 5, 2010, a mine explosion in West Virginia killed 29 miners. Following this tragedy many thought that a legislative response focused on reforms to bring our nation’s mine health and safety laws up to acceptable standards would be a priority. This has not happened. Instead, there was remedial legislation affecting all employers and workers by changing OSHA.

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In The Headlines

Read before buying a D&O insurance policy
 

Directors & Boards

March 19, 2010
 
Thomas H. Bentz- Washington
Shannon A. Graving- Washington

D & O and Management Liability Insurance Partner Thomas Bentz Jr. and Senior Counsel Shannon Graving had their book "A Buyer's Guide to Obtaining Comprehensive D&O Insurance Coverage," highlighted in the spring 2010 issue of Directors & Boards.

In its review of Mr. Bentz and Ms. Graving's book, the magazine encouraged its subscribers to "read before buying a D&O insurance policy." The book, published in 2009, provides a basic understanding of the complexities of directors and officers (D&O) insurance and offers tips to help insureds obtain the strongest possible protection.

The article adds that D&O policies are among the most volatile and contain vast numbers of conditions and detailed definitions that can lead to millions of dollars in losses when not interpreted correctly.

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