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Auto Risk Management

Senior Drivers and Insurance Concerns

2024-09-30 | Robin K Olson

As baby boomers age, the number of senior drivers increases. Rob Olson discusses the importance of finding ways now to reduce the frequency and severity of automobile accidents involving elderly drivers.

Auto Risk Management

Auto Manufacturer Parts versus Aftermarket Parts: A Question of Quality

2024-09-30 | Robin K Olson

Many insurers and industry groups believe non-original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or aftermarket parts are the same quality as OEM parts, but are they truly of like kind and quality? This article examines the debate.

Auto Risk Management

Inherent Diminished Value Claims for Personal Autos

2024-09-30 | Robin K Olson

Is perceptual or psychological diminished value—the perceptual loss of vehicle market value due to an accident—covered under the personal auto policy? This article examines the debate, relevant case law, and ISO's response.

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.

Surety 02

International Surety Bonds

2023-02-03

It's important to obtain local knowledge about each surety market. American Global provides some advice.

Surety 02

Large Projects Underwriting: The Role of the Surety Bond Broker

2022-09-15

Nancy Schnee of American Global explains the surety process and the importance of providing sureties ample time to underwrite.

Surety 02

Surety Bonds Explained

2022-04-15

Ed Reilly provides a basic explanation of construction contract bonds, their financial requirements, and the ongoing market cycle.

Maritime Law

Obtaining Contribution for Maintenance and Cure

2022-01-13 | Michael A Orlando

Michael Orlando Jr discusses a Fifth Circuit case and its implications for maritime insureds and insurers.

Maritime Law

Streamlining Seaman Status in the Fifth Circuit

2021-06-05 | Michael A Orlando

Michael Orlando discusses a recent maritime case and its influence on the Jones Act's seaman status test.

Maritime Law

There's No Guarantee in Maritime Case

2021-02-24 | Michael A Orlando

Michael Orlando relates a case where a Sieracki seaman gets an $11.6 million award in a nonjury trial.