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Corporate Fraud Prevention

Five-Step Approach to Fraud Detection: #1 Know the Exposures

Scott Langlinais | December 1, 2009

Scott Langlinais helps executives establish control systems to detect fraud in their day-to-day operations.

Captives

The Captive/Large Deductible Debate—A Philosophical Perspective

Donald Riggin | December 1, 2009

Business needs to look beyond pure economics, advises Don Riggin.

Claims Management

Reduce Claims To Improve WC Mod

December 1, 2009

Manage workers compensation experience rating plans to curb expenses, per David Ackerman.

Design and Professional Liability

Project Professional Liability Insurance for Construction Firms

Jeff Slivka | November 14, 2009

Contractors are exposed to a variety of day-to-day professional risks, and Jeff Slivka describes products that are available to cover them.

Liability Insurance

The Duty to Defend: the Four(ish) Corners Rule

Steven Rawls | November 1, 2009

The actual, not alleged, facts of a case play an important role in determining an insurer's defense obligation, per Steve Rawls.

Construction Safety

Supervisor's Role in Employee Performance

Peter Furst | November 1, 2009

Happy workers use imagination, ingenuity, and creativity on the job, and Peter Furst says it's the manager's role to help.

Property Insurance

Claim Preparation and Adjustment Expense: Courts Might Not Get It

Jay Levin | November 1, 2009

Courts may not grant claims expenses. Jay Levin says to review the policy, understand the coverage, and maximize recovery.

Maritime Law

Significant Narrowing of Rule B Attachments

Michael Orlando | November 1, 2009

A recent maritime case by the Second Circuit brings much needed common sense back into Rule B attachments, per Michael Orlando.

Construction Quality

Getting a Grip on Quality in the Constructed Project: Defining Quality

Ron Prichard | October 17, 2009

Delivery of quality results in line with expectations is key to a successful project. Dr. Ron Prichard relates the importance of defining quality pre-project.

Risk Mgmt. and Ins. Higher Education Scene

Risk Management/Insurance Intern Preparation

Brenda Powell Wells | October 17, 2009

Brenda Wells urges you to determine what interns will do and how you'll manage them beforehand.

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