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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.
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..
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.
Liability Insurance
What Satisfies the Self-Insured Retention?
Steven Rawls | August 1, 2009
CGL SIR endorsements are applied in a variety of ways, per Steve Rawls, depending on the jurisdiction.
Current Trends and Issues
The War on Fraud: Pitfalls in Public-Private Partnerships
Tim Ryles | August 1, 2009
Tim Ryles looks at insurer funding of anti-fraud activities and raises questions about investigative and prosecutorial efforts.
Claims Management
Workers Compensation Return-to-Work Programs: Cost Savers?
August 1, 2009
Insurance savings can be achieved if done correctly. Glenn Brown explains.
Employment Practices
New EEOC Guidance on Waivers of Discrimination Claims
Paul Siegel | August 1, 2009
Paul Siegel outlines the key points for individual and group layoffs.
Courts and Coverage
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage and Anti-Stacking Provisions
Brent Cooper | August 1, 2009
States are all over the board when it comes to UM/UIM anti-stacking statutes and case law. Brent Cooper reviews.
Additional Insured Issues
Questions and Answers on Additional Insured Issues—Part 2
Jack Gibson | July 18, 2009
IRMI tackles more additional insured endorsement questions dealing with AI requirements, other insurance, certificates, and miscellaneous issues.
Additional Insured Issues
Questions and Answers on Additional Insured Issues—Part 1
Jack Gibson | July 11, 2009
IRMI answers tricky additional insured endorsement scope of coverage questions as posed in its recent Webinar.
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
Valuation of P&C Insurers: 2009
Jeff Balcombe | August 15, 2009
Current Trends and Issues
The War on Fraud: Pitfalls in Public-Private Partnerships
Tim Ryles | August 1, 2009
Employment Practices
New EEOC Guidance on Waivers of Discrimination Claims
Paul Siegel | August 1, 2009
Courts and Coverage
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage and Anti-Stacking Provisions
Brent Cooper | August 1, 2009
Additional Insured Issues
Questions and Answers on Additional Insured Issues—Part 2
Jack Gibson | July 18, 2009
Additional Insured Issues
Questions and Answers on Additional Insured Issues—Part 1
Jack Gibson | July 11, 2009