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Fintech Insurance
Insurance specific to fintech startups and Growth companies.
OppFi Won the “True Lender” Case. But did they Actually "Win"
OppFi defeated a true lender claim, but only after four years of litigation. This case reveals what fintech companies are missing about lender liability, E&O, and D&O risk.
Steven Barge-Siever, Esq.
Apr 174 min read
Fintech Regulatory Risk in 2026: Why Liability Is Increasing (Despite Lower CFPB Enforcement)
Fintech regulatory risk is shifting to litigation, lender liability, and insurance disputes. Learn where exposure comes from and why coverage often fails.
Steven Barge-Siever, Esq.
Apr 148 min read
Tech Insurance for Payments Companies (The 2025 Guide)
Payments platforms face unique risks. Learn how to structure insurance for embedded finance, KYC, API outages, and regulatory liability.
Steven Barge-Siever, Esq.
Jul 31, 20254 min read
Fintech Insurance Gets a Tailwind: What the CFPB’s Retreat Means for D&O and Tech E&O Buyers
The CFPB’s retreat in 2025 is lowering fintech insurance risk - creating broader D&O and Tech E&O coverage at better prices for CFOs and GCs.
Steven Barge-Siever, Esq.
May 31, 20253 min read
Affirmative AI Insurance: Why It Matters, What It Covers, and What Boards Need to Know
Learn what affirmative AI insurance really covers, how it differs from silent policies, and what boards must know to avoid gaps in 2025.
Steven Barge-Siever, Esq.
May 29, 20258 min read
Series A Fintech Insurance Playbook
What Fintech Startups Get Wrong About Series A Insurance (And How to Fix It) When fintech startups hit Series A, everything changes -...
Steven Barge-Siever, Esq.
May 23, 20252 min read
Interview with A Vampire: AI Litigation Example / Strategy from a Plaintiff Attorney
Learn how plaintiff attorneys are building cases against AI and fintech startups - and how founders can protect themselves from AI litigation with insurance.
Steven Barge-Siever, Esq.
May 17, 20256 min read
Lender Liability, Tech E&O, and the Converging Risk Landscape of Modern Lending Platforms
The financial services industry is undergoing a transformation. Human-led lending processes are being replaced (or augmented) by software, automation, and artificial intelligence. With that change comes a growing wave of legal exposure that most companies aren't insured for, and many barely understand.
Steven Barge-Siever, Esq.
May 13, 20255 min read
Three Critical LendTech Insurance Gaps
LenderTech companies face technical insurance gaps that can leave them exposed - from lender liability exclusions to capped regulatory coverage. Learn how to spot and fix these critical risks.
Steven Barge-Siever, Esq.
Apr 26, 20253 min read
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