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Property Insurance

The Litigation Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: Are the Flood Gates Opening?

Jay Levin | July 1, 2006

Jay Levin looks at Judge Senter's rulings—fair but not enforcing anti-concurrent causation language where it would eliminate coverage for otherwise covered hurricane damage.

Employment Practices

Supreme Court Loosens Standard in Retaliation Lawsuits

Paul Siegel | July 1, 2006

Paul Siegel discusses a recent Supreme Court case that has been hailed as a victory by employees' rights groups nationwide.

Construction Defect Coverage

Complex Construction Defect Claims: Who Pays First?—Part 2

Patrick Wielinski | July 1, 2006

Performance bond sureties may look to the contractor's CGL insurer to recoup losses. Pat Wielinski explains.

Claims Practices

Sharing of Information between Insurers To Fight Fraud

Barry Zalma | July 1, 2006

When insurers fail to communicate to combat fraud, no one benefits. Barry Zalma looks at legislative initiatives to stop this practice.

Construction Safety

Measuring Success—Integrated Risk Management

Peter Furst | June 3, 2006

Peter Furst outlines some tools and techniques to assess the effectiveness of the safety management process.

Mediation

Professional Mediator: A Distinction That Makes a Difference

Jeff Kichaven | June 1, 2006

While many mediators are former judges, proper mediation goes beyond two-dimensional judging. Jeff Kichaven explains.

Continuous Performance Improvement

Deming's Point #10 as Applied to the Insurance Industry

John Pryor | June 1, 2006

John Pryor explains Dr. Edwards Deming's Point #10: Eliminate slogans, exhortations, and targets for the workforce.

Current Trends and Issues

Dissecting Problems in Association Health Insurance Policies

Tim Ryles | June 1, 2006

Dr. Tim Ryles cautions against risky association plans and advises on how not to become a victim.

Courts and Coverage

Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Effect on Claims Handling Procedures

Brent Cooper | June 1, 2006

Insurers faced unique obstacles in investigating and settling claims in 2005. Dana Harbin and Brent Cooper explain.

Construction Defect Coverage

Complex Construction Defect Claims: Who Pays First?—Part 1

Patrick Wielinski | June 1, 2006

In a two-part series, Pat Wielinski discusses a recent and major concern of the construction industry—the risk of nonperformance or default.

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