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Liability Insurance
Pay Me Back! Reimbursement of Defense Costs in the CGL
Craig Stanovich | October 1, 2010
The case law on whether insurers can recoup defense costs for noncovered claims continues to evolve. Craig Stanovich examines the issues.
Courts and Coverage
Appraisal under the Homeowners Policy
Brent Cooper | October 1, 2010
Brent Cooper describes the case law surrounding appraisals—their timing, objectivity, and impact.
Maritime Law
US Supreme Court Constricts Carmack Amendment
Michael Orlando | September 4, 2010
A recent maritime law decision may impact how cargo damage suits are resolved relating to the Carmack Amendment. Michael Orlando explains.
Time Element
Business Interruption Claims for the Hospitality Industry—Is Your Hotel Protected?
Michael Speer | September 1, 2010
Michael Speer outlines critical aspects of hotel business interruption coverage, claims nuances, and items to consider before a loss occurs.
Insurance Archaeology
Judicial Reconstruction of Missing Insurance Policies
Douglas Talley | September 1, 2010
Doug Talley and Andrew Whitman start a series of six articles on insurance archaeology.
Construction Defect Coverage
Construction Defect Insurance Coverage Remains Difficult To Predict
Patrick Wielinski | September 1, 2010
Explore the complexities of construction defect insurance coverage and its unpredictable nature in the Texas legal landscape.
Courts and Coverage
Sometimes, Certificate Disclaimers Help
Richard Scislowski | September 1, 2010
Two court cases show that even though certificates are often viewed as little more than a nuisance, every so often, standard certificates can save the day.
Construction Safety
10 Questions Every Construction Safety Professional Should Ask
TJ Lyons | September 1, 2010
Asking pointed questions is a critical element to the safety effort, per TJ Lyons, and provides an opportunity to test your teams.
Personal Lines Claims
Stress-Free Claims Adjusting
Elise Farnham | August 1, 2010
While there is no single panacea for dealing with stress, Elise Farnham offers a variety of techniques that can help.
Captives
Property Insurance Captives—A Funding Primer
Donald Riggin | August 1, 2010
Don Riggin explains why, when, and how a captive can structure its funding for property risks.
Liability Insurance
Pay Me Back! Reimbursement of Defense Costs in the CGL
Craig Stanovich | October 1, 2010
Time Element
Business Interruption Claims for the Hospitality Industry—Is Your Hotel Protected?
Michael Speer | September 1, 2010
Insurance Archaeology
Judicial Reconstruction of Missing Insurance Policies
Douglas Talley | September 1, 2010
Construction Defect Coverage
Construction Defect Insurance Coverage Remains Difficult To Predict
Patrick Wielinski | September 1, 2010
Construction Safety
10 Questions Every Construction Safety Professional Should Ask
TJ Lyons | September 1, 2010
