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Current Trends and Issues
Underwriting and Claims: Time to Become Friends?
Tim Ryles | October 1, 2009
Citing commentary and legal developments, Dr. Tim Ryles says the failure to coordinate between underwriting and claims increases risk.
Property Insurance
First-Party Insurance for Cyber Risks
William Austin | October 1, 2009
Risk controls should be used in conjunction with first-party insurance to cover unique and evolving cyber exposures, per William Austin
Liability Insurance
OCP Liability versus Additional Insured Coverage
Craig Stanovich | October 1, 2009
Whether OCP or additional insured coverage is preferable depends on many factors, per Craig Stanovich.
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.
Courts and Coverage
Coverage Triggers and Duty-To-Defend Dilemmas
Brent Cooper | October 1, 2009
The adoption of the actual injury rule in Texas creates issues with respect to the duty to defend, per Brent Cooper.
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.
Current Trends and Issues
Underwriting and Claims: Time to Become Friends?
Tim Ryles | October 1, 2009
Liability Insurance
OCP Liability versus Additional Insured Coverage
Craig Stanovich | October 1, 2009
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
