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Employment Practices
Supreme Court: Public Employer Search Not Unreasonable under Fourth Amendment
Paul Siegel, Noel Tripp | August 1, 2010
Relating a recent Supreme Court case, Paul Siegel notes the importance of thorough computer and electronic equipment usage policies.
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
Impact of Healthcare Legislation on Health Insurance Companies
Jeff Balcombe | August 1, 2010
Jeff Balcombe says to weigh the potential increase in policyholders against the negative effects of the Affordable Care Act.
Courts and Coverage
Duty To Cooperate
Brent Cooper | August 1, 2010
Every liability policy contains a cooperation clause. But, as Brent Cooper shows, how it is applied and litigated differs greatly.
Liability Insurance
"Arising Out of": How Strong Is the Connection?
Steven Rawls | August 1, 2010
Courts are not consistent in their interpretation of the critical phrase "arising out of," as Steve Rawls illustrates.
Claims Practices
Diminution in Value
Barry Zalma | August 1, 2010
When faced with a question of diminution of value, Barry Zalma says you need to determine the applicable state law.
Corporate Fraud Prevention
Five-Step Approach to Fraud Detection: #4 Build Audit Programs/Detective Processes to Look for Symptoms
Scott Langlinais | July 17, 2010
In step 4 of his 5-Step Approach to Fraud Detection, Scott Langlinais says to include symptom detection in audit programs.
Builders Risk Insurance
Builders Risk Insurance: "As Their Interests May Appear"
Steven Coombs | July 1, 2010
Steven Coombs makes a strong argument that the clause is unnecessary and serves no useful purpose.
Captives
Captives and Employee Benefits
Michael R. Mead | July 1, 2010
Captives may offer employers a solution for compliance with healthcare reform. Michael Mead explains.
Liability Insurance
The Recall Expense Exclusion—When Your Ship Does Not Come In
Craig Stanovich | July 1, 2010
Craig Stanovich discusses the CGL sistership exclusion, its history and application.
Corporate Fraud Prevention
Five-Step Approach to Fraud Detection: #3 Be Alert to Symptoms
Scott Langlinais | June 1, 2010
In his 'Five-Step Approach to Fraud Detection,' Scott Langlinais shows how to ferret out collusion.
Employment Practices
Supreme Court: Public Employer Search Not Unreasonable under Fourth Amendment
Paul Siegel, Noel Tripp | August 1, 2010
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
Impact of Healthcare Legislation on Health Insurance Companies
Jeff Balcombe | August 1, 2010
Corporate Fraud Prevention
Five-Step Approach to Fraud Detection: #4 Build Audit Programs/Detective Processes to Look for Symptoms
Scott Langlinais | July 17, 2010
Builders Risk Insurance
Builders Risk Insurance: "As Their Interests May Appear"
Steven Coombs | July 1, 2010
Liability Insurance
The Recall Expense Exclusion—When Your Ship Does Not Come In
Craig Stanovich | July 1, 2010
Corporate Fraud Prevention
Five-Step Approach to Fraud Detection: #3 Be Alert to Symptoms
Scott Langlinais | June 1, 2010
