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Board Liability in the Age of AI: A 2025 Guide to AI D&O Insurance
Board Liability in the Age of AI: A 2025 Guide to AI D&O Insurance. As artificial intelligence transforms how companies build, operate, and compete - one thing hasn’t changed: boards are still responsible when things go wrong.

Steven Barge-Siever, Esq.
May 24, 20254 min read


Affirmative AI Endorsements in Tech E&O Insurance
Affirmative AI Endorsements in Tech E&O Insurance - What They Are, Why They Matter and Why Silence Might Be Safer

Steven Barge-Siever, Esq.
May 24, 20254 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


Your Pitch Deck Was Reviewed by VCs. Then by the SEC and DOJ.
Startup D&O and SEC Risk: When Pitch Deck Claims Become Liability

Steven Barge-Siever, Esq.
May 23, 20256 min read


Top 10 GPL Insurance Exclusions Fund Managers Miss
GPL insurance policies often fail where it matters most. We break down the top 10 gaps fund managers miss and explain how to fix them before the claim hits.

Steven Barge-Siever, Esq.
May 21, 20253 min read


AI Washing: The Dirty Truth of AI Litigation
AI washing - it’s a legal and underwriting risk. As early-stage companies face lawsuits and SEC actions for misrepresenting AI capabilities, underwriters are adjusting how they evaluate “AI-first” risks. This article breaks down real enforcement cases, the line between puffery and fraud, and why insurance may not respond when the AI claim was never real.

Steven Barge-Siever, Esq.
May 21, 20256 min read


In Real Life Litigation: Dual Fiduciary Duty and the D&O Risk for VCs
In the world of venture-backed startups, failures aren’t rare. But what happened to Get Together Inc. (operating as IRL) wasn’t a typical collapse. It was a collision of founder misconduct, investor pressure, board-level control, and regulatory scrutiny - all of which converged into one of the most high-stakes D&O cases in recent memory.

Steven Barge-Siever, Esq.
May 17, 20256 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


AllDigital Nonrenews California Risks
If you’re a tech company with fewer than 250 employees, there’s a good chance AllDigital is on your insurance program.
And if you’re in California, they probably will not be next year.

Steven Barge-Siever, Esq.
May 9, 20254 min read


AI Litigation Risk: Artificial Intelligence Facing a World It Wasn’t Built For
What Mobley v. Workday reveals about product design, legal risk, and the urgent need for specific AI insurance coverage By Steven Barge-Siever, Esq. When Mobley v. Workday survived a motion to dismiss this year, headlines focused on a narrow point: AI vendors might be directly liable for discriminatory hiring outcomes under federal civil rights law. That alone was historic. But the implications are bigger. This case exposes a fundamental problem that exists far beyond employm

Steven Barge-Siever, Esq.
May 8, 20254 min read


The Real Value of AI Insurance Endorsements: Beyond the Buzzwords
Learn what AI insurance endorsements really cover - and what they don’t. Discover the risks fintech and tech companies face when AI makes a decision, and how to close coverage gaps before claims arise.

Steven Barge-Siever, Esq.
May 1, 20254 min read


The Reason Limited Partners Require Venture Capital Firms Carry Fund-Level Insurance
Limited Partners (LPs) are increasingly requiring venture capital firms to carry dedicated fund-level insurance to protect both partners and investor capital. This article explains why fund D&O, GPL, and EPL insurance are becoming critical risk management tools for modern venture funds - and what sophisticated LPs expect today.

Steven Barge-Siever, Esq.
Apr 27, 20254 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


Modern Portfolio Fund Insurance Strategy
Private equity and venture capital firms managing five or more companies can unlock major savings, reduce hidden risks, and bring order to chaos with a structured portfolio insurance strategy. URM and Undr AI make it finally possible - without the admin burden.

Steven Barge-Siever, Esq.
Apr 13, 20253 min read


Startup Equity & Securities Claims
When startups offer equity as compensation, they are entering securities territory. As valuations rise, and especially when companies face downturns, misrepresentation claims tied to employee equity are emerging as a high-risk litigation trend.

Steven Barge-Siever, Esq.
Apr 12, 20253 min read


Before You Build the Tech, Understand the Risk
Why most insurtechs still aren’t ready for the enterprise insurance market.
In insurance, it all sounds the same at first. A policy is a policy. A broker is a broker. Property & Casualty (P&C) covers everything, right?
Not all risk is created equal. Not all coverage is “commercial.” And not all brokers are in the same business.

Steven Barge-Siever, Esq.
Apr 12, 20253 min read


Insurance is Frustrating
We often hear insurance is broken, our clients disagree.
steve901879
Apr 12, 20251 min read


Insurance Premium Butterfly Effect
You’ve probably heard that a butterfly flapping its wings in one part of the world could set off a chain reaction leading to a...
steve901879
Mar 10, 20251 min read


AI and Insurance Applications
AI is streamlining the insurance process, but when it comes to completing applications, brokers need to be careful. While automation can...
steve901879
Mar 4, 20251 min read
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