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Tim Ryles | April 1, 2008

Tim Ryles shows why insurers may best serve their customers by not proffering risk management services to their insureds.

Claims Management

April 1, 2008

William Quinn Jr. takes a look at the claims management experience, then (1950s) and now (2000s).

Property Insurance

William Austin | April 1, 2008

William Austin illustrates why risk management professionals must continually test insurance coverage prior to a loss event.

Construction Defect Coverage

Patrick Wielinski | April 1, 2008

Explore the intricate litigation surrounding "occurrence" and "property damage" definitions in CGL policies through expert analysis and case reviews.

Corporate Fraud Prevention

Scott Langlinais | March 1, 2008

Scott Langlinais says while checks and balances are important, they cannot prevent fraud—segregated processes compliment ethical behavior.

Enterprise Risk Management

Mark Layton | March 1, 2008

Mark Layton explains how CAEs can play a vital role in bridging silos and improving their firms' risk intelligence capabilities.

Design and Professional Liability

Jeff Slivka | March 1, 2008

Jeff Slivka and Tony Polini discuss the OPPI policy as a more desirable option for owners than the alternatives currently available to them.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Jeff Balcombe | March 1, 2008

Jeff Balcombe provides insight into the valuation of life and health (L&H) insurers and the market's current pricing of these businesses.

Property Insurance

Jay Levin | March 1, 2008

Jay Levin relates a property case forcing insurers to fulfill their promise not only to pay for covered losses, but to do so in a timely fashion.

Construction Safety

TJ Lyons | March 1, 2008

Letting an incompetent person oversee work on your construction project is a recipe for disaster. T.J. Lyons explains.