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Liability Insurance
The Claims-Made CGL Policy
Craig Stanovich | November 1, 2012
The poor reputation of the claims-made CGL policy is often based on misinformation. Craig Stanovich provides his insight.
Environmental
Hydraulic Fracturing Damages Excluded by CGL Pollution Exclusion
Kent Holland | October 1, 2012
The limited pollution coverage available by endorsement is not sufficient to manage hydraulic fracturing risks. Kent Holland relates a recent case.
Captives
Captive Loan-Backs versus Corporate Receivables
Donald Riggin | October 1, 2012
An interesting alternative to loan-backs is receivables factoring to convert a nonliquid asset into cash, per Don Riggin.
Nanotechnology
International Standards for Safety Data Sheets Are Coming for Manufactured Nanomaterials
William Rogers | October 1, 2012
All those involved in manufactured nanomaterials should be poised to obtain ISO 13329 once it is published, advises William Rogers, and take immediate steps to ensure compliance.
Current Trends and Issues
Resources for Identifying Standards of Conduct for Insurance Producers
Tim Ryles | October 1, 2012
Tim Ryles looks at occupational standards of entry and retention, and relevant ethical codes.
Design and Professional Liability
Contractor's Professional Liability and the CGL
Jeff Slivka | October 1, 2012
Jeff Slivka examines the CGL exclusion endorsements and discusses why contractors professional liability policies may provide a better solution.
Time Element
Measuring Business Interruption Exposure: "Business Interruption Values" and "Maximum Probable Loss"
Christopher Brophy | October 1, 2012
While tedious, determining business interruption values and maximum probable loss is crucial, explains Christopher Brophy.
Construction Safety
Correction Conversations Can Improve Construction Safety
TJ Lyons | September 14, 2012
Safety inspectors need to do more than show problem areas, per TJ Lyons, they also need worker buy-in.
Political Risk
Economic Nationalism's Impact on International Business
Daniel Wagner | September 1, 2012
Natural resource-rich nations can lash out at foreign investors. Daniel Wagner explains why international investors need to be wary.
Reinsurance
Underwriting and Claims Clauses in Reinsurance Agreements
Larry Schiffer | September 1, 2012
Reinsurers often want certain understandings put in writing about how the ceding insurer underwrite and handle claims. Larry Schiffer provides examples.
Environmental
Hydraulic Fracturing Damages Excluded by CGL Pollution Exclusion
Kent Holland | October 1, 2012
Nanotechnology
International Standards for Safety Data Sheets Are Coming for Manufactured Nanomaterials
William Rogers | October 1, 2012
Current Trends and Issues
Resources for Identifying Standards of Conduct for Insurance Producers
Tim Ryles | October 1, 2012
Design and Professional Liability
Contractor's Professional Liability and the CGL
Jeff Slivka | October 1, 2012
Time Element
Measuring Business Interruption Exposure: "Business Interruption Values" and "Maximum Probable Loss"
Christopher Brophy | October 1, 2012
Construction Safety
Correction Conversations Can Improve Construction Safety
TJ Lyons | September 14, 2012
Political Risk
Economic Nationalism's Impact on International Business
Daniel Wagner | September 1, 2012
Reinsurance
Underwriting and Claims Clauses in Reinsurance Agreements
Larry Schiffer | September 1, 2012
