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Construction Defect Coverage
CGL Exclusions May Impact Coverage for Occurrences Involving Defective Work
Patrick Wielinski | October 1, 2009
Pat Wielinski relates a case finding no coverage for claims solely for economic loss due to faulty workmanship.
Claims Practices
Breach of Contractor's Warranty Defeats Coverage
Barry Zalma | October 1, 2009
To succeed in an insurance claim, be sure to obtain insurance certificates as required. Barry Zalma explains.
Maritime Law
Supreme Court Declares Punitive Damages Available for Maintenance and Cure Claim
Michael Orlando | September 12, 2009
Michael Orlando relates a ground-breaking decision in maritime law finding punitive damages are available for a maintenance and cure claim.
Time Element
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.
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..
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.
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.
Claims Management
Workers Compensation Return-to-Work Programs: Cost Savers?
August 1, 2009
Insurance savings can be achieved if done correctly. Glenn Brown explains.
Construction Defect Coverage
CGL Exclusions May Impact Coverage for Occurrences Involving Defective Work
Patrick Wielinski | October 1, 2009
Maritime Law
Supreme Court Declares Punitive Damages Available for Maintenance and Cure Claim
Michael Orlando | September 12, 2009
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Litigation Rising: How To Protect Your Company's Financial Health
Sanford Warren | September 1, 2009
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
Valuation of P&C Insurers: 2009
Jeff Balcombe | August 15, 2009
