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This HR Compliance Bulletin examines seven employment policies that employers should review in 2026.

Berkley Select President Dan Spragg has been named President of the Gamma Iota Sigma Board of Trustees for 2026. In this role, Spragg will help guide the organization's strategic initiatives to support student engagement and leadership development in the insurance industry.

Country clubs face unique D&O and EPL exposures due to their nonprofit governance structures and seasonal staffing models. Volunteer boards often lack formal fiduciary training, increasing the risk of mismanagement, while limited HR infrastructure and high turnover make clubs especially vulnerable to employment-related claims like harassment, discrimination, and wrongful termination.

Winter is peak season for many businesses, especially in retail and hospitality, often leading to a surge in seasonal hiring. While these temporary employees help meet increased demand, employers face challenges like fast-paced recruiting, limited training time, and the need to maintain brand standards.

This recorded webinar from September 3, 2025 features Berkley Select's SVP of Management Liability, Chris Zanchelli and Berkley Select's VP of Claims, Jim Baffa as they partnered with our ML Risk Management vendor, Zywave, to discuss trends in reverse discrimination claims.