IRMI Update Newsletter Archive - 2001

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IRMI Update - #31 December 18, 2001

• Message from the Editor: Are you seeing terrorism exclusions this renewal?
• Risk Tip: Make sure your terrorism exclusion does not apply to vandalism.

IRMI Update - #30 December 4, 2001

• Risk Tip: Assess and manage your intellectual property risks.
• Your View: Should insureds meet with underwriters?

IRMI Update - #29 November 20, 2001

• Message from the Editor: Should management meet with underwriters?
• Risk Tip: Check your debris removal limit.

IRMI Update - #28 November 7, 2001

• Message from the Editor: IRMI.com receives Best of the Web award from Business Insurance magazine.
• Your View: See what readers have to say on two topics: renewal strategies and a government terrorist pool

IRMI Update - #27 October 16, 2001

• Message from the Editor: Develop strategies to deal with 11th- hour renewals.
• Risk Tip: Use EAPs to restore productivity after disasters.

IRMI Update - #26 October 2, 2001

• Message from the Editor: Get back in the saddle and move forward.
• Risk Tip: Weather structures can help manage risks.

IRMI Update - #25 September 18, 2001

• Message from the Editor: Let's put our industry's best foot forward during this time of tragedy.
• Risk Tip: Reduce new-hire fleet risks.

IRMI Update - #24 September 5, 2001

• Risk Tip: Share the load to reduce lifting injuries.
• Your View: See what readers think about cell phones and driving.

IRMI Update - #23 August 21, 2001

• Risk Tip: Don't be afraid of e-commerce, be prepared.
• Sponsor News: D&O fiduciary liability survey results available from Tillinghast-Towers Perin.

IRMI Update - #22 August 7, 2001

• Risk Tip: Use hiring policies to reduce fleet risks.
• Your View: See how readers are dealing with marketplace challenges.

IRMI Update - #21 July 24, 2001

• Risk Tip: Get severability provisions in professional liability policies.
• Sponsor Focus: CSC

IRMI Update - #20 July 10, 2001

• Risk Tip: You may have an unidentified USL&H Act exposure.
• Your View: Agents and brokers as consultants

IRMI Update - #19 June 15, 2001

• Message from the Editor: Can an agent/broker be an objective insurance consultant?
• Risk Tip: Be sure to cover computer security basics.

IRMI Update - #18 June 5, 2001

• Risk Tip: Don't overlook acquiring company's policies.
• Your View: Cyber terrorism and warfare: views from around the world

IRMI Update - #17 May 22, 2001

• Message from the Editor: How do we protect against cyber-attacks?
• Risk Tip: Obtain a "Knowledge of Occurrence" Endorsement

IRMI Update - #16 May 9, 2001

• Risk Tip: Keep disposable cameras in company vehicles.
• Your View: Heated response on federal versus state regulation debate

IRMI Update - #15 April 17, 2001

• Message from the Editor: Can the NAIC or anyone else improve insurance regulation efficiency?
• Risk Tip: Environmental risk control tactics provided.

IRMI Update - #14 April 3, 2001

• Risk Tip: Use blanket subcontract agreements.
• Your View: New IIA risk management education director

IRMI Update - #13 March 20, 2001

• Risk Tip: Broaden the scope of wrongful termination coverage.
• Sponsor Focus: Tillinghast-Towers Perrin

IRMI Update - #12 March 6, 2001

• Risk Tip: Consider the captive alternative.
• Your View: Readers comment on e-commerce insurance.

IRMI Update - #11 February 20, 2001

• Message from the Editor: E-commerce insurance policies
• Risk Tip: Modify the debris removal provision.

IRMI Update - #10 February 6, 2001

• Risk Tip: Dealing with obsolete stock and equipment.
• Your View: Changes in commercial P&C rates director

IRMI Update - #9 January 23, 2001

• Risk Tip: Get rid of obsolete stock and equipment.

IRMI Update - #8 January 9, 2001

• Message from the Editor: What changes in rates are you seeing?
• Risk Tip: Require actual copies of additional insured endorsements.