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Claims Management
Litigation Management—Crucial but Confusing
February 1, 2010
Litigation is expensive. Glenn Brown explains how to manage costs.
Employment Practices
Ninth Circuit Rejects EEOC Guidance: No Compensatory/Punitive Damages for ADA Retaliation Claims
Paul Siegel | February 1, 2010
Paul Siegel explains a recent ruling disallowing compensatory and punitive damages for ADA retaliation claims.
Liability Insurance
Lowered Expectation: How Courts Treat Expected Injury Exclusions
Steven Rawls | February 1, 2010
Courts struggle to differentiate between expected and intended injury, per Steven Rawls.
Political Risk
Expropriation: Pakistan's Message to Foreign Investors
Daniel Wagner | February 1, 2010
As in Pakistan, Daniel Wagner cautions, governments can take action that is contrary to investors' interests at any time.
Claims Practices
Legitimate Loss Becomes a Crime When Insured Lies
Barry Zalma | February 1, 2010
Barry Zalma relates a case proving that it doesn't pay to lie to the police and your insurer.
Reinsurance
In Defense of Reinsurance
Larry Schiffer | January 15, 2010
Bashing reinsurers seems popular today, but Larry Schiffer explains their importance to the economy.
Learning Agility: The Leadership Skill for a Moving Target
Corbette Doyle | January 8, 2010
Long-term success as a leader seems to depend largely on a readiness and ability to learn. Corbette Doyle explains.
Personal Lines Claims
The Art of Strategic Negotiation
Elise Farnham | January 1, 2010
Becoming a skilled negotiator is vital to claims adjusters. Elise Farnham provides tips.
Property Insurance
Property Insurance Resolutions for 2010
William Austin | January 1, 2010
William Austin recommends taking the time to understand the organization's exposure, need for property insurance, and a timely plan to implement cost-effective coverage.
Personal Risk Management
Personal Risk Management—An Alternative to Insurance as Usual
Jack Hungelmann | January 1, 2010
Jack Hungelmann thinks insurance agents with broad experience in personal lines should sell their experience, not just policies.
Employment Practices
Ninth Circuit Rejects EEOC Guidance: No Compensatory/Punitive Damages for ADA Retaliation Claims
Paul Siegel | February 1, 2010
Liability Insurance
Lowered Expectation: How Courts Treat Expected Injury Exclusions
Steven Rawls | February 1, 2010
Political Risk
Expropriation: Pakistan's Message to Foreign Investors
Daniel Wagner | February 1, 2010
Personal Risk Management
Personal Risk Management—An Alternative to Insurance as Usual
Jack Hungelmann | January 1, 2010
