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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.
Reinsurance
Who's on First? Conflicting Arbitration and Service-of-Suit Clauses
Larry Schiffer | March 1, 2011
Personal Risk Management
Collision Damage Waivers When Renting a Vehicle: To Buy or Not To Buy?
Jack Hungelmann | February 1, 2011
Design and Professional Liability
Take Advantage of Project Excess Endorsements
Jeff Slivka | January 22, 2011
Insurance Archaeology
Proving the Existence of Past Policies with Secondary Evidence
Douglas Talley | January 15, 2011
Design and Professional Liability
Failing To Define the Standard of Care
Kenneth Slavens | January 1, 2011
