IRMI Update Newsletter Archive - 2010

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IRMI Update - #240 December 8, 2010

• Message from the Editor: Avoid the pitfalls of builders risk insurance with IRMI's latest publication, The Builders Risk Book.
• Risk Tip: Ask probing questions to find the best TPA fit.

IRMI Update - #239 November 17, 2010

• Message from the Editor: Do you think businesspeople are underestimating their exposure to theft of valuable information?
• Risk Tip: Check your workers comp policy dec page closely at renewal.

IRMI Update - #238 October 20, 2010

• Risk Tip: Soft market opportunity—negotiate for improved terms and conditions.
• Your View: Evaluating claims service.

IRMI Update - #237 October 6, 2010

• Message from the Editor: What is the most important criteria in evaluating insurers' claims services?
• Risk Tip: Hire a restoration contractor before a catastrophic loss.

IRMI Update - #236 September 22, 2010

• Message from the Editor: The MLIS program and IRMI Construction Risk Conference offer exceptional educational opportunities.
• Risk Tip: Maintain adequate crime coverage.

IRMI Update - #235 September 8, 2010

• Message from the Editor: Do you think we will see the insurance market firm in 2011?
• Risk Tip: Drive the insurance claims process.

IRMI Update - #234 August 25, 2010

• Risk Tip: Preserve coverage continuity with claims-made policies.
• Your View: Cyber security; who's in charge?

IRMI Update - #233 August 11, 2010

• Message from the Editor: Should defending against cyber attacks be the responsibility of the public or private sector?
• IRMI Featured Publication: Learn how claims operations actually work.

IRMI Update - #232 July 28, 2010

• Message from the Editor: IRMI truly helps insurance agents and brokers.
• Risk Tip: Implement creative safety programs.
• Your View: Insurance certificates: bane or benefit?

IRMI Update - #231 July 14, 2010

• Message from the Editor: What value is a certificate of insurance, anyway?
• Risk Tip: Dealing with the new insurance certificate forms.

IRMI Update - #230 June 23, 2010

• Message from the Editor: 30th IRMI Construction Risk Conference venue changed to Orlando, FL.
• Risk Tip: Add commute coverage to your business travel accident coverage.
• Your View: How should risk management approach rare but catastrophic disasters?

IRMI Update - #229 June 9, 2010

• Message from the Editor: Is it necessary (and feasible) to cultivate a risk management culture?.
• Conference: Nashville flooding causes date and location change for 30th IRMI Construction Risk Conference.

IRMI Update - #228 May 21, 2010

• Risk Tip: Articulate risk in the commercial world.
• Your View: Is there is a RMI talent crisis?

IRMI Update - #227 May 5, 2010

• Message from the Editor: Do you think the risk management industry is facing an impending talent crisis?
• Risk Tip: Review your crime coverage now.

IRMI Update - #226 April 21, 2010

• Message from the Editor: Check out the 2-minute IRMI Crystal Ball Video for a good laugh.
• IRMI Service: Get listed in the Professional Liability Market Directory.

IRMI Update - #225 April 7, 2010

• Message from the Editor: Are you seeing more interest in product recall insurance?
• Risk Tip: Review deductibles in light of the recession.

IRMI Update - #224 March 24, 2010

• Message from the Editor: Learn how to use your IRMI library to give you a competitive advantage.
• Risk Tip: Avoid mediation surprises with accurate litigation reports.

IRMI Update - #223 March 10, 2010

• Message from the Editor: Did any good come from changes Eliot Spitzer tried to force on the insurance industry?
• Risk Tip: Working longer—keeping older workers safe and productive.

IRMI Update - #222 February 17, 2010

• Message from the Editor: Our popular Tech-eRisk™ program is back as a webinar series.
• Risk Tip: Consider dropping the umbrella for excess follow-form coverage.

IRMI Update - #221 February 3, 2010

• Message from the Editor: What do you believe to be the biggest risks from social media?
• Risk Tip: Develop a social-media policy for employees.

IRMI Update - #220 January 20, 2010

• Risk Tip: Strongly consider adding wage/hour coverage to EPL policies.
• Your View: Pros and cons of risk committees.

IRMI Update - #219 January 6, 2010

• Message from the Editor: What do you think of a risk committee concept?
• Risk Tip: Fulfill ERISA bonding requirement with employer's dishonesty policy.