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The Myth of Risk Management
Donald Riggin | April 1, 2014
While it is impossible to manage risk, Don Riggin opines that it is possible—and necessary—to finance it.
Liability Insurance
The CGL and the Professional Liability Exclusion
Craig Stanovich | April 1, 2014
Craig Stanovich explains CG 22 79 and CG 22 80, and provides illustrations of their application.
Intellectual Property
Texas Adopts the Uniform Trade Secrets Act
Sanford Warren | April 1, 2014
Sanford Warren says that this law provides more certainty to businesses, while bolstering trade secret protection.
Environmental
Chemical Spill in West Virginia: Where Does Liability Stop When Contamination Rolls Downhill?
Rodney Taylor | March 28, 2014
While interesting to understand how it happened, Rod Taylor explains that learning why it occurred and the lessons are more important.
Reinsurance
What Does "Written as Such" Really Mean?
Larry Schiffer | March 14, 2014
Larry Schiffer explains the importance of achieving greater clarity in reinsurance contract wording to reduce the potential for disputes.
Environmental
Rational CPL Insurance Specifications
David Dybdahl | March 1, 2014
Dave Dybdahl describes the evolution of contractors pollution liability insurance and provides detailed specs.
Property Insurance
Insurable Interest and Having Enough Skin in the Game
Jay Levin | March 1, 2014
Jay Levin relates a case showing the importance of insurable interest when purchasing insurance and at the time of ownership transfer.
Risk Management: A Systemic Approach
Cockpit Boredom: A Risk All Managers Face
Vernon Grose | February 1, 2014
It is possible to systematically identify, evaluate, rank, and control even such obscure or subtle risks as boredom! Dr. Vernon Grose explains.
Car Rental Risks and Protection Options
Timothy O'Brien | February 1, 2014
To buy or not to buy insurance from car rental companies is a quandary. Tim O'Brien discusses the alternatives and their ramifications.
Environmental
Train Derailment Pollution Releases
Rodney Taylor | February 1, 2014
Several recent railway accidents involving crude oil shipments raise questions about safety and the ability to cover losses. Rod Taylor explains.
Liability Insurance
The CGL and the Professional Liability Exclusion
Craig Stanovich | April 1, 2014
Environmental
Chemical Spill in West Virginia: Where Does Liability Stop When Contamination Rolls Downhill?
Rodney Taylor | March 28, 2014
Risk Management: A Systemic Approach
Cockpit Boredom: A Risk All Managers Face
Vernon Grose | February 1, 2014
