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Reinsurance

Who's on First? Conflicting Arbitration and Service-of-Suit Clauses

Larry Schiffer | March 1, 2011

Larry Schiffer relates cases involving the conflict between the clauses in reinsurance contracts and offers contractual fixes.

Captives

A Cautionary Tale about Captive Risk Distribution

Donald Riggin | February 1, 2011

Don Riggin discusses the portfolio theory and its influence on risk distribution.

Courts and Coverage

Distinguishing between the Exclusions

Brent Cooper | February 1, 2011

When addressing exclusions in personal lines liability policies, Brent Cooper says the substance of the exclusion is always critical.

Personal Risk Management

Collision Damage Waivers When Renting a Vehicle: To Buy or Not To Buy?

Jack Hungelmann | February 1, 2011

Jack Hungelmann gives 10 reasons why you should decline.

Environmental

Judgment Day Comes in Global Warming Litigation

Rodney Taylor | February 1, 2011

The Supreme Court will hear a landmark case on climate change emissions. Rod Taylor provides the details.

Design and Professional Liability

Take Advantage of Project Excess Endorsements

Jeff Slivka | January 22, 2011

Jeff Slivka explains a cost-effective solution for handling requests for professional liability insurance.

Insurance Archaeology

Proving the Existence of Past Policies with Secondary Evidence

Douglas Talley | January 15, 2011

While presentation of secondary evidence is important, Doug Talley explains that it alone will not prove that a policy existed.

Personal Lines Claims

The Art and Skill of Analyzing Coverage

Elise Farnham | January 1, 2011

For the personal lines claims professional, there is no substitute for a systematic and logical approach to coverage analysis. Elise Farnham explains.

Corporate Fraud Prevention

Fraud in Major Contract Projects

Scott Langlinais | January 1, 2011

Perpetrators operate best in the dark. Scott Langlinais discusses how to uncover dishonest acts.

Design and Professional Liability

Failing To Define the Standard of Care

Kenneth Slavens | January 1, 2011

Expert witnesses must render their opinions as design professionals render their services, per a case related by Ken Slavens.

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