QBE North America, a unit of Sydney-based QBE Insurance Group Ltd., said Thursday it is introducing the services of a complementary consulting firm to policyholders of its employment practices liability coverage, QBE Business Resource Edge.
The statement said employers will be directed to an independent firm, currently Boston-based Enquiron, with attorneys who specialize in providing preclaim advice on an unlimited basis.
The suite of services includes customized advice, training and education via a dedicated toll-free hotlink and email address as well as an online portal that includes advice and resources that address more than 50 employment law and human resources/risk management issues.
Also available are on-demand sexual harassment prevention training, a state-specific employee handbook and regulatory updates, according to the statement by New York-based QBE North America.
Australia-based QBE Insurance Group Ltd. plans to stop offering new policies for thermal coal mines, coal-fired power stations and coal transport infrastructure across the world, starting July 1, Reuters reported. QBE plans to exit from all direct insurance coverage for thermal coal customers by 2030 to mitigate climate change-related risks.