Introduced in 2007, Chartis’ Passport service platform allows policyholders to obtain E&O / PI insurance aligned with local laws, regulations and customs worldwide. Customers can secure local “underlyer” policies through Passport that are issued through the Chartis network in conjunction with their global base E&O/PI policy. Along with the “underlyer” policy, customers receive access to Chartis’ locally-based claims and litigation management resources.
The newly broadened Passport platform facilitates local placement of E&O/PI insurance in the following countries and jurisdictions: Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Chile, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Macau, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea and the Beijing province of China. This expanded access adds to the 18 countries and three Chinese provinces where Passport has already been available for E&O/PI policyholders. In each country and jurisdiction, local E&O PI coverage can be customized for numerous services, including advertising, media, technology, real estate agencies, travel agencies, staffing and recruitment agencies, and claims adjusting agencies.
“We have extended our Passport platform in direct response to the needs of our multinational customers and the reality of a marketplace in which professionals face unique risks around the world.
This is part of our continuing commitment to ensure that our customers are confident that they are well protected as they conduct business worldwide,” said Tracie Grella, President of the Professional Liability unit of Chartis’ Executive Liability division.
“This enhanced platform provides our customers with better access to local insurance coverage regardless of where they operate. This is particularly important today given the increased exposures stemming from the growth in demand for professional services and ever-increasing levels of litigation against professionals worldwide,” said Ian Pollard, International Professions Manager of Chartis International.
The Chartis insurers have been leading underwriters of E&O /PI insurance for nearly 40 years, and maintain E&O/PI specialists around the globe to tailor coverage for the E&O/PI exposures of various jurisdictions worldwide. For more information, please send an e-mail to executiveliability@chartisinsurance.com or visit www.chartisinsurance.com.