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WEEKLY COVID-19 UPDATE:D&O MARKET UPDATE
THE WELLBEING OF YOUR EMPLOYEES
A FEW THINGS TO NOTE
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AGENDA
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Jill DiGrappaWellness Advisor
Brian BovassoManaging Director, Executive
Risk Solutions
PANELISTS
D&O MARKET UPDATE
WELLBEING FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES
Justin JacobsVice President of
Marketing
D&O MARKET UPDATE
D&O MARKETPLACE
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D&O Litigation by Year
Federal Securities Class Action Litigation remains near an all-time high
• At this rate, approximately 1 in 10 public companies are being sued for securities fraud
2020 litigation started off slowly but increased substantially in March and April
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Federal Securities Class Action Suits
2010-2015 Average (173)
2017-2019 Average (407)
+135%
Sources: Stanford Law School Securities Class Action Clearinghouse *2020 full year estimate based on actual filings as of 4.15.20 (126)
D&O MARKETPLACE
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D&O Marketplace Response
High levels of D&O litigation causing many insurers to scale back market share
• In 2019, all but two D&O insurers either maintained or reduced their market share
This continued into early 2020, with many insurers taking a “wait and see” approach
Top 10 D&O Insurers2019 Market
Share (%)Change from 2018
Market Position(vs. 2018)
1. XL 15% ↑ +2
2. AIG 12% ↓ -1
3. Chubb 11% ↓ -1
4. HCC 7% ↓ Unchanged
5. Travelers 5% → -1
6. Great American 4% → +1
7. CNA 4% ↓ -2
8. Berkshire Hathaway
4% ↑ +1
9. Fairfax 3% → +3
10.Sompo 3% → Unchanged
Sources: A.M. Best data and research; Fitch Ratings; 2019 market share based on mid-year results
CORONAVIRUS IN THE U.S.
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COVID-19 LITIGATION
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Zoom Video Communications, Inc.
Walmart Inc.
Others?
Indirect Impact?
IMPACT ON D&OMARKETPLACE
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Continued Hardening?
So Far, Minimal Change
Scope of Coverage
Bodily Injury Exclusion
Public Filings
PREPARING FOR RENEWAL
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Start Early
Have a Plan
Choose Insurers Carefully
Experience Matters
WELLBEING
MENTAL WELLBEING
Source Data:23rd Annual Willis Towers Watson Best Practices in Health Care Employer Survey 2018 IFEBP Mental Health & Substance Abuse Benefits Survey
60%of organizations say their workers are facing more mental health and substance abuse issues compared with 2 years ago
84% of organization rely upon an EAP to provide support
10%or fewer
of their employees & families used the EAP
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On average, 12.2% of an organizations total healthcare costs are attributed to mental health and substance
abuse claims
On average, 9.5% of an organizations
disability’s claimswere due to mental
health and substance abuse issues
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Source Data:23rd Annual Willis Towers Watson Best Practices in Health Care Employer Survey 2018 IFEBP Mental Health & Substance Abuse Benefits Survey
MENTAL WELLBEING
Top mental health and substance abuse issues covered by insurance
• Depression
• Alcohol addiction
• Anxiety disorders
• Prescription drug addiction
• Nonprescription drug addiction
• Bipolar disorder
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Source Data:23rd Annual Willis Towers Watson Best Practices in Health Care Employer Survey 2018 IFEBP Mental Health & Substance Abuse Benefits Survey
MENTAL WELLBEING
56% Prioritize health technology solutions over next 3 years
54% Offer coverage for
tele-behavioral health services
10% Planned to for
2019
61% Will implement a companywide
behavioral health strategy/action plan
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Source Data:23rd Annual Willis Towers Watson Best Practices in Health Care Employer Survey 2018 IFEBP Mental Health & Substance Abuse Benefits Survey
MENTAL WELLBEING
MENTAL WELLBEING
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Redesign our current employee assistanceprogram
Have a companywide behavioral healthstrategy/action plan
Measure the stress of the workforce and theleading causes
Emotional Well-Being
2018 In 3 Years
Source Data:23rd Annual Willis Towers Watson Best Practices in Health Care Employer Survey 2018 IFEBP Mental Health & Substance Abuse Benefits Survey
BENCHMARKING
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Stress management Resiliency Mindfulness Tele-therapy Texting/Online Coachingw/Mental Health Expert
Programs to Support Behavioral Health
Government 1,000 - 4,999 EEs West
KEY INSIGHTS:• Most companies have programs in
place to support stress management (i.e. EAP)
• Government typically trends with or sets the bar in prevalence of programs
Workplacementalhealth.org: “Over a dozen critical reviews and meta-analyses have been conducted in the last 25 years to examine the cost-benefit question…provides substantial evident that providing mental health treatment offsets or reduces the subsequent use of medical care services and their associated health care and disability costs.”
“Research also documents even greater savings from providing appropriate treatment of mental disorders and addictions can come in the areas of indirect costs: EE productivity, absenteeism, speed and quality of return to work after disability and reduced turnover.”
Source Data:2017 Mercer National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans
BENCHMARKING
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EAP Stress ManagementProgram
Mindfullness/MeditationTools/Resources
Gratitude/AppreciationInitiatives
Wellness Program withMH/SA Component
Healthy Workplace Initiative Organization InformationBoard
PTSD Awareness Programs None of the Above
Prevention Programs to Support Behavioral Health
Corporate Employer Public Employer Overall
KEY INSIGHTS:• EAP remains the most prevalent employer
offering, not surprising as it is affordable and requires relatively little management
• Public employers are ahead of corporate peers, though not by much
• No solution other than EAP sees more than 50% of all employers
Source: IFEBP Mental Health and Substance Abuse Benefits – 2018 Survey
WARNING SIGNS – ALL EMPLOYEES
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WHAT TO LOOK FOR• Excessive worrying or fear
• Avoiding friends/coworkers and social activities
• Seeming tired/low energy
• Seeming excessively sad or unhappy
• Arriving to work late/leaving early/taking long breaks
• Confused thinking or problems concentrating
• Extreme mood changes, including rapid or dramatic shifts inemotions or depressed feelings
• Prolonged or strong feelings of irritability or anger
• Changes in sleep or eating habits
• Multiple physical ailments without obvious causes (such as head/stomach aches, vague and ongoing “aches and pains”)
• Inability to carry out daily activities/work duties
• Abuse of substances like alcohol or drugs
• Acting recklessly or engaging in risky activities
• Threatening to hurt, kill or seeking access to a means to harm oneself
WHAT TO DO
• Provide access to and continually communicate mental health resources
(benefit plan, EAP, local resources)
• Encourage managers to show empathy
• Be available for employees to talk to, and listen nonjudgmentally
• Normalize the conversation around mental health (have leadership share
stories or send an email promoting the EAP)
• If someone you know needs help, call the National Suicide Prevention
Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or call 911
WARNING SIGNS – REMOTE EMPLOYEES
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
• Slow response time to emails/voicemails
• Absent or late for meetings
• Sounding different on the phone (distant, apathetic, disconnected, sad, lonely, etc.)
• Noticeable difference in work product (missed deadlines, lower quality, less productive, etc.)
• Emailing or returning calls at odd hours (unless you are expecting odd work-hours due to juggling work/home obligations)
• Changes in work relationships among colleagues (no desire to interact, ignoring requests to talk socially, etc.)
• If you’re “friends” on social media, look for changes in posts, things they’re sharing, or even lack of posting if they’re typically more active
WHAT TO DO
• Provide access to and continually communicate mental health resources
(benefit plan, EAP, local resources)
• Set-up weekly/monthly staff meetings (use video chat if available)
• Emphasize interaction and connection between employees (virtual coffee breaks)
• Encourage breaks throughout the day (get outside, workout, take stress breaks, etc.)
• Encourage managers to show empathy
• Be available more than you normally would (send quick texts, IM, email, voicemail, etc.)
• Monitor workload and make adjustments if appropriate/possible
• Find online trainings and new learning opportunities to recommend to employees
• If someone you know needs help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or call 911
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FREE RESOURCES – AVAILABLE TO YOU AND YOUR EMPLOYEES
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View this document for a comprehensive list of mental, financial and physical health, addiction, and parenting resources.
imacorp.com/wellbeing
FREE RESOURCES – AVAILABLE TO YOU AND YOUR EMPLOYEES
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Resource Contact Information
Nationwide
Mental Health America mhah.org/resources/local
Man Therapy mantherapy.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
samhsa.gov
National Institute of Mental Health nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml
Mental Health.gov mentalhealth.gov
Mental Health First Aid Training mentalhealthfirstaid.org
CHECKING IN ON YOUR EMPLOYEES DURING COVID-19IMA is offering a no cost survey to all employers to help capture feedback from employees, checking in on the following topics:
• Leadership• Social Distancing• Communication• Personal check-in
Results will be provided to employers within two weeks.
If you are interested in surveying your employees, contact your IMA representative or [email protected]
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
PANELIST BIOS
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BRIAN R. BOVASSOMANAGING DIRECTORIMA EXECUTIVE RISK SOLUTIONS
Position Brian is an attorney who specializes in D&O and related executiveliability insurance, and is responsible for client consultation andrelationships, insurance program design and implementation,insurance carrier relationships and strategic business development.Brian has worked through two “hard” insurance markets and for thelast twenty years has exclusively represented pre-IPO and publiccompanies.
Experience 2013 – Present, Managing Director, IMA Executive Risk Solutions2000 – 2013, Senior Vice President, Aon Financial Services Group
Education Juris DoctorCreighton University School of Law, 2000
Bachelor of ArtsCreighton University, 1997
JILL DIGRAPPAWELLNESS ADVISORIMA BENEFITS, WHOLE HEALTH (WELLNESS)
Position Jill is responsible for consulting with all IMA clients that strive tointegrate wellness into their corporate culture. Jill thrives on herability to discover where clients currently are within their wellnessstrategy, understand what their goals are, and strategize how best to helpthem reach the outcomes they desire. Her commitment to working with allIMA account teams to find the right solution for each unique client is anintegral component to ensuring customers feel supported in their wellnessinitiatives.
Experience 2018 – Present, Wellness Advisor, IMA Benefits2004 – 2018, Fitness Center Manager, then Senior Account Manager,Healthbreak Incorporated
Education Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise; Science – Health PromotionEmphasisColorado State University, 2004
Certification Certified Exercise Physiologist, American College of Sports Medicine
Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist, Corporate Health and WellnessAssociation