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Construction Safety

Construction Operational Factors' Relation to Accidents

2023-06-23 | Peter G Furst

Peter Furst examines underlying risk factors that are not commonly considered.

Construction Safety

Going Beyond the Appearance of Safety in Construction

2023-06-23 | TJ Lyons

Building a structure where injuries are unlikely to happen begins with design. TJ Lyons explains.

Employee Well-Being

HR and Employment Law Support Workplace Mental Health

2023-06-16 | Sally Spencer-Thomas

Human resources (HR) departments, supported by employment law expertise, play a vital role in creating a mentally healthy work environment.

Design and Professional Liability

Design Liability: The Procurement Phase

2023-05-31

This new series of articles by American Global explores progressive design build. This first article examines design-build procurement best practices and the measures contractors and designers can take to reduce or mitigate risk of loss.

Additional Insured Issues

High Court Rules Exxon Owed Additional Insured Coverage under Umbrella Policies

2023-05-16 | Jes Alexander, Veronica Bates

The recent Texas Supreme Court ruling involving Exxon highlights important lessons to craft an effective transfer of risk program regarding additional insured coverage. And be sure to register for our webinar, "Additional Insured Coverage: Key Takeaways for Your Risk Transfer Programs."

Surety 02

Surety Outlook and Underwriting Changes in Work-in-Progress

2023-05-12

American Global looks at how the construction industry should combat inflationary pressures by maintaining surety relationships and capacity.

Employee Well-Being

How To Create a Loneliness-Resistant Workplace

2023-04-21 | Sally Spencer-Thomas

We are facing a crisis of loneliness. Sally Spencer-Thomas looks at the problem, its ramifications, and possible solutions.

Subcontractor Performance Risk

Construction and Environmental, Social, and Governance Reporting

2023-04-21 | Cheri Hanes

Cheri Hanes looks at how the industry is already doing an excellent job and needs to continue to do so.

Employee Well-Being

Suicide Postvention at Work: What To Do after a Suicide Death

2023-04-07 | Sally Spencer-Thomas

Sally Spencer-Thomas provides advice for supporting those affected by the suicide death.

Design and Professional Liability

Reporting CPrL Claims and Achieving Successful Outcomes

2023-03-17 | Jeff Slivka

Jeff Slivka explains the importance of being well-versed in these policies to avoid having claim denials and inadvertently forfeiting restitution rights.

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