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Property Insurance
Builders Risk Policies: Are You Really Covered?
Jay Levin | August 1, 2014
A recent court decision serves as a reminder to contractors of the potentially limited scope of such policies. Jay Levin explains.
Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention
Best Practices for Delegating
Mike Poskey | August 1, 2014
"Delegating" is entrusting another person with a task or responsibility. Mike Poskey discusses.
Courts and Coverage
Burden of Proof in Coverage Litigation—Part 4
Brent Cooper | July 19, 2014
Brent Cooper looks at who has the burden of proof to show that a claim falls within the policy period.
Environmental
Contractors Environmental Liability Insurance: Claims-Made versus Occurrence
David Dybdahl | July 1, 2014
There is much debate over the best trigger for contractors environmental liability insurance. David Dybdahl clears up the confusion.
Captives
Captives: Renting versus Owning—The Debate Continues
Donald Riggin | July 1, 2014
Don Riggin looks at the pros and cons of each, particularly the tax deductibility of premiums.
Continuous Performance Improvement
Why Risk Management and Quality Management Must Converge
John Pryor | June 14, 2014
John Pryor explores the potential benefits of integrating quality management tools and principles into traditional risk management practices, emphasizing the importance of cross-functional communication and collaboration to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance organizational performance.
Reinsurance
When Contracts Collide: Complex Reinsurance Programs
Larry Schiffer | June 1, 2014
Where reinsurance and other contracts collide, courts look at the language of each contract. Larry Schiffer discusses a recent case on point.
Liability Insurance
The "Your Work Exclusion"—A Curious View
Craig Stanovich | June 1, 2014
Looking at a curious decision by the Alabama Supreme Court, Craig Stanovich points out the problems with its interpretation.
Construction Defect Coverage
Construction Defect and Occurrence: Still Crazy after All These Years
Patrick Wielinski | June 1, 2014
Explore the evolving landscape of occurrence-based CGL policies through a comprehensive review of recent court opinions and their implications for construction defect claims.
Managing the Risks of Personal Injury from the Internet
Timothy O'Brien | May 23, 2014
Internet risks have moved from principally identity theft to a list of torts. Tim O'Brien examines the social network risks.
Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention
Best Practices for Delegating
Mike Poskey | August 1, 2014
Environmental
Contractors Environmental Liability Insurance: Claims-Made versus Occurrence
David Dybdahl | July 1, 2014
Continuous Performance Improvement
Why Risk Management and Quality Management Must Converge
John Pryor | June 14, 2014
Construction Defect Coverage
Construction Defect and Occurrence: Still Crazy after All These Years
Patrick Wielinski | June 1, 2014
