immigration violation coverage endorsement
Immigration violation coverage endorsement is a type of endorsement sometimes added to employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) policies and provides some coverage for violations of immigration laws.
Additional Information
Some insurers offer these endorsements, which usually address three types of costs otherwise excluded by the standard provisions of EPLI policies. These costs include coverage for (1) defending managers/supervisors charged with criminal violations of federal, state, and local immigration laws, (2) criminal fines and penalties, and (3) civil fines and penalties. Coverage is usually subject to a sublimit (e.g., $25,000) that is part of—not in addition to—the policy's regular limit. When payments are made under these endorsements, they reduce the policy's limit. One caveat associated with this endorsement is that coverage for civil and criminal fines/penalties may be considered contrary to public policy and, thus, uninsurable in certain jurisdictions. However, to date there have been no known challenges to the coverage provided by such an endorsement.
