IRMI Update Newsletter Archive - 2009

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IRMI Update - #218 December 9, 2009

• Risk Tip: Price claims handling services on a per-claim basis.
• Your View: Federal workers comp law.

IRMI Update - #217 November 18, 2009

• Message from the Editor: Does it make sense to standardize the workers compensation law?
• Risk Tip: Keep evidence as promised.

IRMI Update - #216 October 21, 2009

• Message from the Editor: New IRMI Online rolled out.
• Risk Tip: Send us your risk tips.

IRMI Update - #215 October 8, 2009

• Risk Tip: Address the electronic data liability coverage gap.
• Your View: 2010 market predictions.

IRMI Update - #214 September 23, 2009

• Message from the Editor: Do you think we will see the insurance market firm in 2010?
• Risk Tip: Prepare for a more active Consumer Product Safety Commission.
• Your View: Covering risk with surety bonds.

IRMI Update - #213 September 9, 2009

• Message from the Editor: Should private owners require surety bonds from general contractors?
• Risk Tip: Modify the designated premises or project endorsement.

IRMI Update - #212 August 19, 2009

• Risk Tip: Consider employee lending to return employees to work.
• Your View: Worst case wrap-ups.

IRMI Update - #211 August 5, 2009

• Message from the Editor: What is the worst practice you've seen on a wrap-up?
• Risk Tip: Fine-tune your crime insurance coverage.

IRMI Update - #210 July 22, 2009

• Risk Tip: Know when to recover defense costs.
• Your View: Exorbitant executive compensation.

IRMI Update - #209 July 8, 2009

• Message from the Editor: Are executives at publicly held companies overpaid?
• Risk Tip: Covered or excluded? Make sure to check the definitions!

IRMI Update - #208 June 17, 2009

• Message from the Editor: What steps do you take to safeguard your identity?
• Risk Tip: Be there for injured employees.

IRMI Update - #207 June 3, 2009

• Message from the Editor: Registration is open for the IRMI Construction Risk Conference.
• Risk Tip: Consider purchasing K&R insurance.
• Your View: Capping indemnity clauses.

IRMI Update - #206 May 20, 2009

• Message from the Editor: Should indemnity clauses be capped in contracts?
• Risk Tip: Stock Market turmoil highlights fiduciary liability risk.

IRMI Update - #205 May 6, 2009

• Message from the Editor: Please share some of your thoughts for future pandemic response planning.
• Risk Tip: Use Swine Flu lessons to adjust your response plan.

IRMI Update - #204 April 22, 2009

• Message from the Editor: First "webinar" to discuss nonstandard additional insured endorsements.
• Risk Tip: Improve safety in the workplace.
• Your View: Innocent AIG Employees.

IRMI Update - #203 April 8, 2009

• Message from the Editor: AIG "meltdown" and effects on innocent employees are discussed.
• Risk Tip: Best use of construction inspections.

IRMI Update - #202 March 18, 2009

• Message from the Editor: Have you had success recruiting from university RMI programs?
• Risk Tip: Personally visit the accident sites.

IRMI Update - #201 March 4, 2009

• Message from the Editor: Are you seeing evidence that the insurance market is tightening?
• Risk Tip: Reduce the risks of layoffs.

IRMI Update - #200 February 18, 2009

• Message from the Editor: New look for IRMI Update.
• Risk Tip: Be sure to report workers comp claim facts promptly in NY.

IRMI Update - #199 February 4, 2009

• Risk Tip: Don't fail to promptly forward summons.
• Your View: Insurance relationships in an economic downturn.

IRMI Update - #198 January 21, 2009

• Message from the Editor: Many agents and brokers not meeting client expectations.
• Risk Tip: Be proactive in a tough economy.

IRMI Update - #197 January 7, 2009

• Message from the Editor: Many IRMI reference library improvements during 2008.
• Risk Tip: Subrogate multiple small claims.