New Expert Commentary

Recent risk management Expert Commentary

Developing Leaders—Corbette Doyle recommends fast-tracking development through apprenticing and/or stretch assignments, and garnering support via mentoring.

Project Professional Liability Insurance—Contractors are exposed to a variety of day-to-day professional risks, and Jeff Slivka describes products that are available to cover them.

Coverage Triggers and Duty-To-Defend Dilemmas—The adoption of the actual injury rule in Texas creates issues with respect to the duty to defend, per Brent Cooper.

Defining Construction Quality—Delivery of quality results in line with expectations is key to a successful project. Dr. Ron Prichard relates the importance of defining quality pre-project.

CGL Exclusions May Impact Coverage for Occurrences Involving Defective Work—Pat Wielinski relates a case finding no coverage for claims solely for economic loss due to faulty workmanship.

Deming's Deadly Diseases—John Pryor lists obstacles to avoid so that Dr. W. Edwards Deming's theory of management will work for you.

"Green" Building Claim Implications—Green construction has significance for loss adjusters even when their insurer does not issue green policies. Elise Farnham explains.

IRMI Construction Risk Conference

Gary E. Bird Horizon Award Presented. The Risk Management Team of Rosendin Electric, Inc., was presented with the Gary E. Bird Horizon Award at the 29th IRMI Construction Risk Conference. The award is presented annually by IRMI to recognize a demonstrated commitment to improving construction risk management through the implementation of innovative, cost-effective, and efficient risk management techniques. The honor was bestowed on the Rosendin Electric team in recognition of a major shift in its safety culture that was achieved through implementation of an innovative new safety program. Learn more about the program, the award and the other four finalists.

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Management Liability CE Program and Certification

The Management Liability Insurance Specialist (MLIS™) continuing education program provides specialized expertise in professional liability insurance fundamentals and the more specific nuances of directors and officers, employment practices, and fiduciary liability exposures and insurance. With MLIS behind your name, you'll have the competence, confidence, and credibility to deal with these complex and intimidating lines of insurance.

MLIS is supported and recommended by the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (IIABA) and the Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.^® (RIMS), and members enjoy a 10% discount off the course fees.

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Recent articles on risk management and insurance

Risk Management—Why and How—Explore the risk management process and its ramifications in a detailed case study, written by Dr. George Head, a pioneer of risk management education. This 72-page primer supposes that a fire in an apartment complex garage results in its collapse, the demolition of the apartments, and the death of a resident. Dr. Head explains the risk management process and how it could be used to avoid or minimize the damage and ensure a financial recovery by the owners. IRMI is pleased to provide this to the industry at no charge; feel free to share this publication with your colleagues, clients, and others