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Property and Casualty Insurance—To Repair or Replace

Paul Haynes | September 1, 2009

Claims for real or business personal property can raise many valuation issues, as related by Paul D. Haynes.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Litigation Rising: How To Protect Your Company's Financial Health

Sanford Warren | September 1, 2009

Sanford Warren offers some methods to mitigate intellectual property litigation costs.

Surety

Killer Bond Forms and Contract Provisions—Part 4

Marilyn Klinger | August 22, 2009

Marilyn Klinger discusses new surety bond forms and contract provisions for contractors and subcontractors.

Captives

Do Captives Earn Profits?

Donald Riggin | August 15, 2009

The answer as to whether captives earn profits is in the eye of the beholder, according to Don Riggin.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Valuation of P&C Insurers: 2009

Jeff Balcombe | August 15, 2009

Jeff Balcombe discusses the recent developments in the valuation of property and casualty (P&C) insurers and the market's current pricing of these businesses..

Reinsurance

Playing the Name Game—An Update on Cut-Through Clauses

Larry Schiffer | August 15, 2009

Recent case law, provided by Larry Schiffer, suggests provisions must be precisely tailored to be effective.

Liability Insurance

What Satisfies the Self-Insured Retention?

Steven Rawls | August 1, 2009

CGL SIR endorsements are applied in a variety of ways, per Steve Rawls, depending on the jurisdiction.

Current Trends and Issues

The War on Fraud: Pitfalls in Public-Private Partnerships

Tim Ryles | August 1, 2009

Tim Ryles looks at insurer funding of anti-fraud activities and raises questions about investigative and prosecutorial efforts.

Claims Management

Workers Compensation Return-to-Work Programs: Cost Savers?

August 1, 2009

Insurance savings can be achieved if done correctly. Glenn Brown explains.

Courts and Coverage

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage and Anti-Stacking Provisions

Brent Cooper | August 1, 2009

States are all over the board when it comes to UM/UIM anti-stacking statutes and case law. Brent Cooper reviews.

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