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Liability Insurance
Punitive Damages—Setting an Example
Craig Stanovich | June 1, 2012
To say the CGL policy will never pay punitive damages is erroneous. Craig Stanovich explains.
Reinsurance
When Does "Incurred" Mean "Incurred" for Insurance and Reinsurance Purposes?
Larry Schiffer | June 1, 2012
Losses, obligations, expenses, and liabilities are incurred. Larry Schiffer explains what that means for insurance/reinsurance purposes.
Courts and Coverage
Taking and Defending an Adjuster's Deposition—Part 1
Brent Cooper | June 1, 2012
In this new series, Brent Cooper first examines whether the deposition should be taken at all.
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Yawning in the Face of Privacy Risks
Gary Clayton | May 25, 2012
Gary Clayton says while often neglected, privacy and data security are serious issues requiring active executive involvement.
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.
Reinsurance
When Does "Incurred" Mean "Incurred" for Insurance and Reinsurance Purposes?
Larry Schiffer | June 1, 2012
Courts and Coverage
Taking and Defending an Adjuster's Deposition—Part 1
Brent Cooper | June 1, 2012
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Yawning in the Face of Privacy Risks
Gary Clayton | May 25, 2012
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
