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Current Trends and Issues
Appraisal Clause in Homeowners Policies—Part 1
Tim Ryles | October 17, 2014
Tim Ryles compares these provisions in four insurers' policies, pointing out how each handles the issue.
Property Insurance
Analyzing Nonstandard Cyber and Privacy Insurance Policies
William Austin | October 1, 2014
A thoughtful and careful approach to understanding cyber/privacy exposures and coverage is key. William Austin provides a tool.
Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability
Awake at Night: Cyberbreaches and the New Risk to D&O
John Black | October 1, 2014
John Black describes how recent events reveal the importance of protecting corporations from cybersecurity losses.
Construction Safety
The Role of Communication in Effective Supervision
Peter Furst | October 1, 2014
The supervisor has to be not only an effective communicator but also a relationship builder. Peter Furst explains.
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
California Privacy Laws Change: Identity Theft Prevention and Mitigation Services
Melissa Krasnow | October 1, 2014
Melissa Krasnow details California's recent legislation affecting security breach notification, theft prevention, mitigation, procedures, and SSN sales.
Construction Safety
Slip, Trips, and My Falls
TJ Lyons | October 1, 2014
TJ Lyons examines common falls—in construction settings and at home—and how to avoid them and mitigate the consequences.
Captives
What Is Controlled, Unaffiliated, Insurance Business in a Captive?
Donald Riggin | October 1, 2014
Donald Riggin looks at 831(b) captives and what is meant by "controlled" unaffiliated business.
Claims Practices
Texas Court Rules WC Is the Exclusive Remedy in CCIP Claim
Barry Zalma | October 1, 2014
Barry Zalma relates a case involving a crane collapse and a contractor controlled insurance program.
Construction Liability Insurance
Get a Knowledgeable Construction Broker
Mark Bell | September 1, 2014
Mark Bell explains some of the unique issues and considerations in construction insurance.
Reinsurance
When Is a Reinsurance Treaty Not a Reinsurance Treaty?
Larry Schiffer | September 1, 2014
Courts interpret well-known industry terms in ways industry practitioners may find shocking. Larry Schiffer discusses some cases.
Current Trends and Issues
Appraisal Clause in Homeowners Policies—Part 1
Tim Ryles | October 17, 2014
Property Insurance
Analyzing Nonstandard Cyber and Privacy Insurance Policies
William Austin | October 1, 2014
Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability
Awake at Night: Cyberbreaches and the New Risk to D&O
John Black | October 1, 2014
Construction Safety
The Role of Communication in Effective Supervision
Peter Furst | October 1, 2014
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
California Privacy Laws Change: Identity Theft Prevention and Mitigation Services
Melissa Krasnow | October 1, 2014
Captives
What Is Controlled, Unaffiliated, Insurance Business in a Captive?
Donald Riggin | October 1, 2014
Claims Practices
Texas Court Rules WC Is the Exclusive Remedy in CCIP Claim
Barry Zalma | October 1, 2014
Construction Liability Insurance
Get a Knowledgeable Construction Broker
Mark Bell | September 1, 2014
Reinsurance
When Is a Reinsurance Treaty Not a Reinsurance Treaty?
Larry Schiffer | September 1, 2014
