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Liability Insurance
Do CGL Policies Cover "Rip and Tear" Expenses?
Steven Rawls | March 1, 2011
Whether or not CGL policies cover 'rip and tear' expenses varies among jurisdictions. Steve Rawls relates the caselaw.
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.
Employment Practices
Supreme Court Broadens Title VII Associational Retaliation Claims
Paul Siegel | March 1, 2011
Paul Siegel describes a recent employment case where the antiretaliation provision is applied to third parties.
Time Element
Nonprofits: A Guide to Recovering from Catastrophic Losses
Michael Speer | March 1, 2011
Learn how to maximize insurance and FEMA recovery with this article by Michael Speer.
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.
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.
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.
Reinsurance
Who's on First? Conflicting Arbitration and Service-of-Suit Clauses
Larry Schiffer | March 1, 2011
Employment Practices
Supreme Court Broadens Title VII Associational Retaliation Claims
Paul Siegel | March 1, 2011
Time Element
Nonprofits: A Guide to Recovering from Catastrophic Losses
Michael Speer | 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
