Beazley Launches Title IX Coverage for Educational Institutions

Beazley on cyber premiums

Specialist insurer Beazley has launched today a comprehensive policy covering infringements of Title IX, the federal law prohibiting discrimination based on sex in any public education program. The policy provides coverage for employment practices liability (EPL) and sexual misconduct & molestation liability (SML) for educational institutions in the US that receive federal funding. Lawsuits brought… Continue reading Beazley Launches Title IX Coverage for Educational Institutions

Parkland Victims’ Families Sue School District and Sheriff’s Office, Claiming Negligence in Mass Shooting

Group of freelancers sue DOL over independent contractor rule

The families of some of the victims of the mass shooting last year in Parkland, Fla., filed 22 lawsuits on Wednesday accusing the local school district and sheriff’s office of negligence and seeking potentially millions of dollars in damages as compensation. The lawsuits claim that the Broward County Public Schools failed to keep students and… Continue reading Parkland Victims’ Families Sue School District and Sheriff’s Office, Claiming Negligence in Mass Shooting

New U.S. Sexual Misconduct Rules Bolster Rights of Accused and Protect Colleges

Multiracial students are walking in university hall during break and communicating.

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is preparing new policies on campus sexual misconduct that would bolster the rights of students accused of assault, harassment or rape, reduce liability for institutions of higher education and encourage schools to provide more support for victims. The proposed rules, obtained by The New York Times, narrow the definition of sexual… Continue reading New U.S. Sexual Misconduct Rules Bolster Rights of Accused and Protect Colleges