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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.
Liability Insurance
The Increasingly Complex CGL Policy
Craig Stanovich | January 1, 2011
Craig Stanovich examines rather obscure, yet important, coverage issues, such as the required degree of fortuity and the role of causation in coverage interpretation.
Political Risk
Managing Political Risk in the New Normal
Daniel Wagner | January 1, 2011
While international firms may seek investment in developing countries, Daniel Wagner warns to consider the political risk.
Claims Practices
Pleading the Fifth Can Forfeit Insurance Coverage
Barry Zalma | January 1, 2011
Where insureds invoke the Fifth Amendment, they may forfeit their insurance coverage. Barry Zalma explains.
Environmental
CGL Pollution Exclusion Applies to Dust and Diesel Fumes
Kent Holland | December 11, 2010
Insureds get the coverage they bargained for, according to this case as related by Kent Holland Jr.
Captives
Evaluating Your Captive's Capital and Surplus Requirements
Donald Riggin | December 4, 2010
Excess surplus is not always a good thing, per Don Riggin, as it represents underemployed capital for a very unlikely event.
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
The M&A Market for P&C Insurers: 2010
Jeff Balcombe | December 1, 2010
Economic and political factors affect this market. Jeff Balcombe elaborates.
Builders Risk Insurance
Builders Risk: Don't Overlook Contractors' Policies
Steven Coombs | December 1, 2010
While owners typically secure and maintain the required builders risk insurance, Steven Coombs asks whether that's the best alternative.
Design and Professional Liability
Failing To Define the Standard of Care
Kenneth Slavens | January 1, 2011
Environmental
CGL Pollution Exclusion Applies to Dust and Diesel Fumes
Kent Holland | December 11, 2010
Captives
Evaluating Your Captive's Capital and Surplus Requirements
Donald Riggin | December 4, 2010
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
The M&A Market for P&C Insurers: 2010
Jeff Balcombe | December 1, 2010
Builders Risk Insurance
Builders Risk: Don't Overlook Contractors' Policies
Steven Coombs | December 1, 2010
