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Continuous Performance Improvement
Insurance Innovation—An Oxymoron?
John Pryor | November 1, 2013
John Pryor looks at innovative ideas and practices in the insurance industry.
Current Trends and Issues
Judicial Estoppel and Insurance Claims
Tim Ryles | November 1, 2013
Tim Ryles examines the relationship between judicial estoppel and insurance claims and explains why it deserves attention.
Environmental
Duty To Defend Environmental Claims
Rodney Taylor | November 1, 2013
Whether something constitutes a "claim" for purposes of the duty to defend can cut both ways. Rod Taylor explains.
Courts and Coverage
Burden of Proof in Coverage Litigation—Part 1
Brent Cooper | October 1, 2013
Brent Cooper reviews the respective burdens of proof that the insurer and insured must carry during the course of insurance litigation in Texas.
Personal Lines Claims
Evaluating Bodily Injury Claims—Back Injuries
Elise Farnham | October 1, 2013
Claims professionals need to conduct a thorough investigation, per Elise Farnham.
Claims Practices
Foreclosure Destroys Insurable Interest
Barry Zalma | October 1, 2013
Barry Zalma discusses a recent Texas case involving a homeowners insurance claim and the possibility of profiting where the policy provided no coverage.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Covering Sinkhole Losses
Christopher Brophy | September 1, 2013
Christopher Brophy describes the scope of sinkhole losses and available coverage.
Environmental
Revealing the Dark Secrets of Category 3 Water Exclusions
David Dybdahl | September 1, 2013
While most claims are being paid as Category 1 losses today, David Dybdahl expects that to end and offers options for coverage.
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
California Minors under Age 18: Privacy Requirements for Deleting Content/Information and Advertising/Marketing
Melissa Krasnow | September 1, 2013
Melissa Krasnow discusses the California requirements restricting online information posted by or aimed at non-adults.
Market Practices
A Brief Look at Insuring Small Municipalities
Peter Polstein | September 1, 2013
Smaller risks often require special considerations. Peter Polstein takes a look at insuring these risks.
Environmental
Revealing the Dark Secrets of Category 3 Water Exclusions
David Dybdahl | September 1, 2013
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
California Minors under Age 18: Privacy Requirements for Deleting Content/Information and Advertising/Marketing
Melissa Krasnow | September 1, 2013
