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Captives
The NRRA's Effect on Captives—What We Know
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
So You Think You Are a Professional: the Judicial Model of an Insurance Producer's Professional Status
Tim Ryles | May 1, 2012
The judicially imposed standard of care, writes Tim Ryles, cheapens the role of insurance providers.
Employment Practices
States Move Swiftly To Protect Employees' Social Media Rights
Paul Siegel | May 1, 2012
Paul Siegel discusses court and state attempts to prevent employers from demanding employee log-in information.
Construction Safety
Conflict Resolution in the Construction Setting
Peter Furst | April 1, 2012
If anything is true about conflict, it is that it will occur. Peter Furst examines the emotional aspects, sources, and resolution styles.
Environmental
Professional Liability Insurance for Construction Projects
Rodney Taylor | April 1, 2012
Rod Taylor discusses options for insuring claims arising out of the work of design professionals.
Claims Practices
Appraisal Only Determines Loss
Barry Zalma | April 1, 2012
In a case related by Barry Zalma, the misuse of the appraisal system and the need for competent and experienced claims people are highlighted.
Property Insurance
Additions and Extensions of Property Coverage: Not an Alternative to Exposure Identification
William Austin | March 1, 2012
William Austin warns against relying on standard policy sections instead of identifying exposures.
Construction Safety
Playing "What If" to Search Out Construction Hazards
TJ Lyons | March 1, 2012
TJ Lyons advises construction managers and workers to take a new look at their sites and ask what could happen.
Political Risk
Rising Risks for Expatriates
Daniel Wagner | March 1, 2012
For those doing business abroad, the risks faced by their employees there continue to escalate. Daniel Wagner discusses current examples.
Builders Risk Insurance
Builders Risk: Naming of Insureds Reloaded
Steven Coombs | February 1, 2012
Steven Coombs explains the importance of a severability of interest clause or similar provision in a builders risk insurance policy.
Current Trends and Issues
So You Think You Are a Professional: the Judicial Model of an Insurance Producer's Professional Status
Tim Ryles | May 1, 2012
Employment Practices
States Move Swiftly To Protect Employees' Social Media Rights
Paul Siegel | May 1, 2012
Environmental
Professional Liability Insurance for Construction Projects
Rodney Taylor | April 1, 2012
Property Insurance
Additions and Extensions of Property Coverage: Not an Alternative to Exposure Identification
William Austin | March 1, 2012
