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Property Insurance

Builders Risk Insurance: Is It Always Necessary?

William Austin | November 1, 2012

William Austin looks at the need for builders risk insurance.

Liability Insurance

The Claims-Made CGL Policy

Craig Stanovich | November 1, 2012

The poor reputation of the claims-made CGL policy is often based on misinformation. Craig Stanovich provides his insight.

Environmental

Hydraulic Fracturing Damages Excluded by CGL Pollution Exclusion

Kent Holland | October 1, 2012

The limited pollution coverage available by endorsement is not sufficient to manage hydraulic fracturing risks. Kent Holland relates a recent case.

Captives

Captive Loan-Backs versus Corporate Receivables

Donald Riggin | October 1, 2012

An interesting alternative to loan-backs is receivables factoring to convert a nonliquid asset into cash, per Don Riggin.

Nanotechnology

International Standards for Safety Data Sheets Are Coming for Manufactured Nanomaterials

William Rogers | October 1, 2012

All those involved in manufactured nanomaterials should be poised to obtain ISO 13329 once it is published, advises William Rogers, and take immediate steps to ensure compliance.

Current Trends and Issues

Resources for Identifying Standards of Conduct for Insurance Producers

Tim Ryles | October 1, 2012

Tim Ryles looks at occupational standards of entry and retention, and relevant ethical codes.

Design and Professional Liability

Contractor's Professional Liability and the CGL

Jeff Slivka | October 1, 2012

Jeff Slivka examines the CGL exclusion endorsements and discusses why contractors professional liability policies may provide a better solution.

Time Element

Measuring Business Interruption Exposure: "Business Interruption Values" and "Maximum Probable Loss"

Christopher Brophy | October 1, 2012

While tedious, determining business interruption values and maximum probable loss is crucial, explains Christopher Brophy.

Construction Safety

Correction Conversations Can Improve Construction Safety

TJ Lyons | September 14, 2012

Safety inspectors need to do more than show problem areas, per TJ Lyons, they also need worker buy-in.

Political Risk

Economic Nationalism's Impact on International Business

Daniel Wagner | September 1, 2012

Natural resource-rich nations can lash out at foreign investors. Daniel Wagner explains why international investors need to be wary.

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