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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.

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.

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.

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.

Personal Lines Claims

"Green" Building Claim Implications

Elise Farnham | October 1, 2009

Green construction has significance for loss adjusters even when their insurer does not issue green policies. Elise Farnham explains.

Captives

Claims and the Captive

Michael R. Mead | October 1, 2009

Can a captive deny its owner's claim? Certainly, per Michael Mead, and risk managers need to be prepared.

Continuous Performance Improvement

Deming's Deadly Diseases: Obstacles To Avoid So Deming's 14 Points Will Work for You

John Pryor | October 1, 2009

John Pryor lists obstacles to avoid so that Dr. W. Edwards Deming's theory of management will work for you.

Current Trends and Issues

Underwriting and Claims: Time to Become Friends?

Tim Ryles | October 1, 2009

Citing commentary and legal developments, Dr. Tim Ryles says the failure to coordinate between underwriting and claims increases risk.

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