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Claim Chronicles 126-A

First-party damages: refers to losses directly suffered by the policyholder (or insured) firm in response to a firm’s data breach or other covered cyber event. Topic: First-Party Cyber Attack CAMICO policyholder Mary Davis had just signed on to her computer one morning when she received an email from a “potential client” named “Tim,” who was … Read more

Claim Chronicles 126-B

Third-party damages: refers to damages alleged by clients or other third parties that the negligence of the CPA firm contributed in whole or in part to the third party’s cyber-related loss. Topic: Third-Party Cyber Attack CAMICO policyholders Michael Jones and Tom Smith of Jones & Smith Accounting Services were out of the office during the … Read more

Top 10 Loss Prevention and Claims Trends

CAMICO’s Loss Prevention and Claims departments work with CPA policyholder firms every day on difficult risk management issues. The following Q&A covers 10 questions and trends that our specialists hear about most frequently from our policyholders. Top Loss Prevention Trends Q: What are some of the risks and general guidelines for our firm if we … Read more

Why It’s Important to Maintain Prior Acts Coverage

Do Not Lose Coverage for Your Prior Acts! Most Accountants Professional Liability insurance policies are “claims made and reported” policies. Two important features of claims made and reported policies include: The insurance applies only to claims that are first made and reported to the insurance company during the policy period. The insurance provides coverage for … Read more

Claim Chronicles 124

Claim Chronicles 124-A  Topic: Trustee Role, Services  Seth Johnson was married multiple times and had eight children from previous marriages. He married Lindsey Johnson in 2012 and was married to her until his death in 2018. In 1991, Mr. Johnson established the Seth Michael Johnson Living Trust. Upon his death, the Trust was to be … Read more

5 Warning Signs of a Claim

Even when covered by insurance, claims can have a significant impact on your practice in terms of time, money, professional reputation, and peace of mind. By knowing the warning signs of a claim, and calling your risk advisor early on, you can help minimize the impact of lost billable hours, revenue and sleep. What are … Read more