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Tech

Common Administration Challenges in Controlled Insurance Programs

Jane Damon | May 1, 2026

The success of a controlled insurance program (CIP) depends on the coordination of people, processes, and documentation supporting the program. Jane Damon examines the administrative demands.

Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability

The Return on Investment of Insurance Claims Staffing

Frederick Fisher, Chantal Roberts | May 1, 2026

Fred Fisher and Chantal Roberts examine the evolution of insurance claims departments, discussing what works, what doesn't, and why.

Environmental Risk Management

Environmental Risks in the Hospitality Industry

Jeff Slivka | April 30, 2026

Most types of hospitality facilities face environmental exposures from their on-site operations and transportation/disposal of supplies and waste. Jeff Slivka explains.

Claims Practices

Portable Storage Extension Held to Limit Coverage for Fire Loss

Barry Zalma | April 24, 2026

Barry Zalma relates a New York case holding that the loss to the plaintiffs' inventory was not covered under the businessowners policy.

Commercial Property

Space Weather and Commercial Property Insurance

Catherine L Trischan | April 24, 2026

Catherine Trischan discusses a new Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO), endorsement effective in June 2026 and considered to be mandatory according to ISO rules.

Design and Professional Liability

Supreme Court Strikes Down State Certificate of Merit Requirements

Kenneth A Slavens | April 17, 2026

This decision creates a significant procedural advantage for plaintiffs who can establish federal jurisdiction in their cases against design professionals. Ken Slavens relates the case.

Tech

Putting AI Agents to Work in Insurance Safely and Effectively

Paul Moxon | April 17, 2026

By adopting a logical data management approach, insurers can provide their artificial intelligence (AI) agents with live, contextual, and governed data. Paul Moxon explains.

Actuarial

Measuring Exposure in Business Insurance

Gordon Thompson | April 17, 2026

Understanding how your risk is measured and your premium is calculated is the first step to making smart insurance decisions. Gordon Thompson explains.