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Courts and Coverage

Brent Cooper | June 1, 2012

In this new series, Brent Cooper first examines whether the deposition should be taken at all.

Personal Risk Management

Jack Hungelmann | June 1, 2012

Using your motor home as a second residence? Jack Hungelmann advises buying cheap but effective insurance.

Property Insurance

Jay Levin | June 1, 2012

Under a property policy, mold has to cause tangible damage to be covered. Jay Levin warns that courts may interpret this narrowly.

Reinsurance

Larry Schiffer | June 1, 2012

Losses, obligations, expenses, and liabilities are incurred. Larry Schiffer explains what that means for insurance/reinsurance purposes.

Liability Insurance

Craig Stanovich | June 1, 2012

Fifth Circuit tosses the CGL policy's subcontractor's exception to the "your work" exclusion. Craig Stanovich relates the case.

Liability Insurance

Craig Stanovich | June 1, 2012

To say the CGL policy will never pay punitive damages is erroneous. Craig Stanovich explains.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Gary Clayton | May 25, 2012

Gary Clayton says while often neglected, privacy and data security are serious issues requiring active executive involvement.

Captives

Donald Riggin | May 1, 2012

The Nonadmitted Reinsurance Reform Act deals with how surplus lines taxes on nonadmitted insurance premiums are levied. Don Riggin explains.

Current Trends and Issues

Tim Ryles | May 1, 2012

The judicially imposed standard of care, writes Tim Ryles, cheapens the role of insurance providers.

Employment Practices

Paul Siegel | May 1, 2012

Paul Siegel discusses court and state attempts to prevent employers from demanding employee log-in information.