IRMI Update Newsletter Archive - 2006

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IRMI Update - #151 December 29, 2006

• Message from the Editor: Disaster response exercises need to be practiced. Have you found innovative ways to conduct training exercises?

IRMI Update - #150 December 13, 2006

• Risk Tip: Beware of reverse risk transfer.
• My View: Insuring flood zones.

IRMI Update - #149 November 29, 2006

• Message from the Editor: Does the insurance industry encourage responsible building codes?
• Risk Tip: Avoid naturally occurring substances exclusions in pollution policies.

IRMI Update - #148 November 8, 2006

• Risk Tip: Assemble the data for proof of loss documentation.
• My View: How's the market looking?

IRMI Update - #147 October 25, 2006

• Message from the Editor: What is your assessment of the insurance marketplace?
• Risk Tip: Who pays for fines and penalties incurred by the WC carrier?

IRMI Update - #146 October 4, 2006

• Risk Tip: Changing patterns in workplace drug abuse.
• My View: Insurance versus risk management?

IRMI Update - #145 September 20, 2006

• Message from the Editor: Sometimes having insurance lulls us into a false sense of security.
• Risk Tip: You've got e-mail—don't let it get you.

IRMI Update - #144 September 6, 2006

• Message from the Editor: IRMI adds Practical Risk Management to our library.
• Risk Tip: Use credit insurance on international receivables.

IRMI Update - #143 August 23, 2006

• Message from the Editor: Effective, ongoing training programs are crucial for business success.
• Risk Tip: Risk management takes a top-down commitment.

IRMI Update - #142 August 9, 2006

• Message from the Editor: Is the umbrella/excess liability program the most important coverage for most organizations?
• Risk Tip: Don't forget post-injury management training.

IRMI Update - #141 July 26, 2006

• Conference: Early bird registration ends August 18.
• Risk Tip: Allow adequate lead time for competitive quotes.

IRMI Update - #140 July 12, 2006

• Message from the Editor: Survey shows corporate governance at top of the list.
• Conference: 26th IRMI Construction Risk Conference is half full. Register now.

IRMI Update - #139 June 21, 2006

• Risk Tip: Require contractors PL insurance only when truly needed.
• Your View: Industry brain drain.

IRMI Update - #138 June 7, 2006

• Message from the Editor: What is the most important problem facing the U.S. insurance industry in the next 3 to 7 years?
• Risk Tip: Don't wait for a hard market to investigate alternative risk financing.

IRMI Update - #137 May 17, 2006

• Risk Tip: Consider using standby letters of credit.
• My View: Federalizing insurance regulation.

IRMI Update - #136 May 3, 2006

• Message from the Editor: Should insurers and brokers support the National Insurance Act of 2006?
• Risk Tip: Improve workplace safety by monitoring drug abuse.

IRMI Update - #135 April 19, 2006

• Risk Tip: Avoid unnecessary costs with environmental surveys.
• My View: D&O liability caps.

IRMI Update - #134 April 5, 2006

• Message from the Editor: Would it make sense to cap director liability?
• Risk Tip: Don't let environmental liability claims become bottomless money pits.

IRMI Update - #133 March 22, 2006

• Message from the Editor: We are continuing our support for ethics awareness this month.
• Risk Tip: Terrorism risk and insurance management tactics.
• My View: Ethics and the industry.

IRMI Update - #132 March 8, 2006

• Message from the Editor: March is ethics awareness month for the insurance industry.
• Risk Tip: Reduce flood risk—be careful of enclosures.

IRMI Update - #131 February 22, 2006

• Message from the Editor: New Residential Risk and Insurance seminars to be conducted this year.
• Risk Tip: Avoid WC employer supplements.
• My View: How should we handle pandemic risks posed by Avian flu?

IRMI Update - #130 February 8, 2006

• Message from the Editor: How should we handle pandemic risks?
• Risk Tip: New daylight saving rules may affect computers.

IRMI Update - #129 January 25, 2006

• Risk Tip: Disposable cameras are a cheap tool to document losses.
• My View: Solutions to solving the terrorism insurance dilemma offered.

IRMI Update - #128 January 11, 2006

• Message from the Editor: What are your thoughts about solving the terrorism insurance dilemma?