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Reinsurance

Where Has Traditional Reinsurance Gone?

Larry Schiffer | August 1, 2008

Alternatives to traditional reinsurance have gained significant momentum. Larry Schiffer looks at these options.

Environmental

Pollution Legal Liability Market Update

Jeff Slivka | July 1, 2008

Discover key insights into the pollution legal liability (PLL) market, including trends, coverage types, and the role of PLL insurance in environmental risk management.

Property Insurance

Insurance Property Valuation and Loss Settlement Clauses—Important Considerations

William Austin | July 1, 2008

William Austin says appropriate property risk management goes well beyond simply the identification of perils that may cause damage, destruction, or interruption of operations.

Maritime Law

Consistent Dispute Resolute Clauses Needed in Maritime Contracts

Michael Orlando | July 1, 2008

Michael Orlando explains how inconsistent arbitration clauses in charter parties and bills of lading inevitably lead to piecemeal dispute resolution.

Claims Practices

Insurers Need to Audit Their Vendors' Service

Barry Zalma | July 1, 2008

Barry Zalma explains why prudent insurers need to trust claims vendors while simultaneously verifying their performance.

Insurance Value—Not Price—Matters

Gary Bausom | June 1, 2008

Gary Bausom explains why risk management is truly managing and not looking for credit associated with market behavior.

Corporate Fraud Prevention

Risk Management for Company-Paid Purchase Cards

Scott Langlinais | June 1, 2008

Scott Langlinais warns companies of the dangers of 'improving' controls by providing P-cards to employees.

Design and Professional Liability

Contractors Professional Liability Market Update

Jeff Slivka | June 1, 2008

Jeff Slivka expects to continue to see an expanded need for contractors professional liability. Markets, requirements, rates, and trends are provided.

Claims Management