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Environmental Risk Management

Environmental Risks Facing Golf Courses

Jeff Slivka | May 11, 2026

Due to their size, longevity, and natural resources, golf courses are at major risk for environmental liability. Jeff Slivka looks at the many risks.

Tech

How Construction Tech Is Reshaping Long-Term Building Risk Profiles

Bret Bush | May 11, 2026

General contractors and building owners should be having the Internet of Things (IoT) conversation earlier and taking it from temporary to permanent. Bret Bush explains why.

Subcontractor Performance Risk

AI 2031: Strategic Scenarios Every Construction Leader Should Be Planning For

Cheri Hanes | May 8, 2026

The critical question is not whether artificial intelligence (AI) will matter, but how it will show up. Cheri Hanes looks at the possible scenarios.

Risk Financing Info

Evaluating Self-Insurance: Strategic, Financial, and Operational Considerations

Bob Whelan | May 8, 2026

Bob Whelan says that self-insurance can be a durable risk financing strategy for those organizations that properly assess that option and build the structure and have the discipline and governance required to support that decision.

Environmental Risk Management

Environmental Risks in Healthcare Facilities

Jeff Slivka | May 7, 2026

Jeff Slivka examines the risks and advises healthcare operations to never underestimate the value of properly devised and implemented risk management strategies.

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.

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.