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Courts and Coverage

Brent Cooper | May 1, 2009

Brent Cooper relates current homeowners, workers compensation, commercial property, and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage cases.

Claims Practices

Barry Zalma | May 1, 2009

Barry Zalma relates cases permitting attorney fees where insureds must go to court to force claims settlement.

Captives

Michael R. Mead | April 1, 2009

The 'economic crisis' is showing itself in surprising ways to captive owners and managers. Mike Mead explains.

Courts and Coverage

Brent Cooper | April 1, 2009

Brent Cooper looks at the effect on insurance rating, underwriting, legislation, and litigation in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.

Property Insurance

Jay Levin | April 1, 2009

Jay Levin illustrates the importance of paying close attention to claim progress and how courts enforce suit filing limits.

Construction Safety

TJ Lyons | April 1, 2009

Economic downturns greatly affect construction. TJ Lyons shows how inappropriate cost cutting can spell disaster.

Employment Practices

Paul Siegel | April 1, 2009

With discrimination charges on the increase, costly lawsuits follow. Paul Siegel provides employers with risk management tips.

Liability Insurance

Craig Stanovich | April 1, 2009

Craig Stanovich provides a basic understanding of the 'other insurance' clause of the commercial general liability policy.

Personal Lines Insurance

Elise Farnham | March 1, 2009

Elise Farnham shows how important it is for producers to focus on understanding all of the risk exposures.

Property Insurance

William Austin | March 1, 2009

William Austin examines how ISO crime policies provide theft coverage to replace that excluded in commercial property policies.