An interesting article posted on TMC News regarding insurance companies’ approach to insuring individuals against libel, slander and other forms of what I might refer to as “Internet harm.”

The article raises a few points worth noting, specifically about how it is difficult to determine what the identity of the slanderer is, how difficult it is to prove intent, etc.

Despite that Pete Spicer who is a spokesperson for Chubb Insurance describes it as an “emerging area” and Jeff McCollum of State Farm indicates that there is a demand for this product from some clients.

This may be a growth area for insurance, and therefore a growth area for investigation companies with niche skills.

On that note, I have been told that the Internet Investigations course at Algonquin College will be running again this fall and I have been invited back to teach again this year. Keep an eye on this page for further details.