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Reinsurance

Larry Schiffer | October 1, 2007

Larry Schiffer warns drafters of reinsurance agreements to exercise caution when negotiating a deal involving a reinsurance sole judge clause.

Construction Safety

Peter Furst | September 15, 2007

Peter Furst discusses ESM as a framework for achieving an injury free workplace, including the history, evolution, and foundational elements.

Risk and Insurance History

John Bogardus | September 1, 2007

Jack Bogardus and Robert Moore relate the emergence of coffeehouses and the opportunities they created for revolutionary business practices.

Corporate Fraud Prevention

Scott Langlinais | September 1, 2007

Scott Langlinais reveals how to develop an internal approach where everyone is responsible for identifying risks and exposing perpetrators.

Enterprise Risk Management

Mark Layton | September 1, 2007

To establish a risk intelligent enterprise, you must take calculated risks and avoid "the taboo of failure." Mark Layton explains.

Terrorism Risk Management and Insurance

James Macdonald | September 1, 2007

James Macdonald examines the federal terrorism insurance program and the key coverage issues in the TRIA debate.

Liability Insurance

Craig Stanovich | September 1, 2007

Is a leased worker considered a temporary worker? Craig Stanovich explains the difference and the insurance implications.

Construction Defect Coverage

Patrick Wielinski | September 1, 2007

Pat Wielinski relates the recent Texas Supreme Court holding that unexpected/unintended property damage is an "occurrence" under the CGL.

Maritime Law

Michael Orlando | August 18, 2007

Michael Orlando looks at the recent admiralty case, Sinochem Int'l Co., Ltd. v. Malaysia Int'l Shipping Corp. , which addressed forum non conveniens.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Jeff Balcombe | August 1, 2007

Jeff Balcombe discusses factors that influence value: growth, profitability, customer relationships, and company-specific risks.