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Claims Practices

New ISO ACV Definition and California Statute

Barry Zalma | March 1, 2006

ISO responds to claims handling difficulties caused by recent California statutory changes. Barry Zalma explains.

Reinsurance

Stuck in the Middle—The Reinsurance Intermediary

Larry Schiffer | March 1, 2006

Working with the right intermediary is key to a profitable reinsurance arrangement. Larry Schiffer explains.

Environmental

Subrogation and Intervention in Construction Defect Case Involving Water and Mold

Kent Holland | February 1, 2006

Kent Holland describes a well-reasoned court opinion that will serve as a valuable educational tool for others contemplating similar issues.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

"Media Liability" Coverage in Tech/Media/eBusiness Policies

Michael A. Rossi | February 1, 2006

In conjunction with the Tech-eRisk 2006 Seminar, Mike Rossi reveals key issues to consider in newer liability policies.

Personal Risk Management

Government Programs for Uninsurable Chronic Medical Conditions

Jack Hungelmann | February 1, 2006

Jack Hungelmann discusses available government programs and how they can fit into a long-range insurance plan.

Liability Insurance

Additional Insured Endorsements—A Potential Minefield—Part 2

Craig Stanovich | February 1, 2006

Craig Stanovich looks at the comparative liability of the named insured and additional insured.

Political Risk

The Impact of Terrorism on Foreign Direct Investment

Daniel Wagner | February 1, 2006

Perceptions of terrorism risk have a great deal of influence on some investment decisions and very little on others. Daniel Wagner explains.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Variations in "Fraud/Dishonesty" Exclusions in Tech/Media/eBusiness Policies

Michael A. Rossi | January 14, 2006

In conjunction with the Tech-eRisk 2006 Seminar, Mike Rossi continues his series on wording issues in newer liability insurance policies.

Internal Controls

Seven Frontiers of Internal Control and Risk Management

Matthew Leitch | January 1, 2006

In discussing his seven frontiers of internal control and risk management, Matthew Leitch looks at the importance of carefully designed and implemented risk control measures.

Captives

Investment Strategies for Captives

Michael R. Mead | January 1, 2006

Michael Mead discusses how captive premiums and reserves can grow over time and how these funds are held and invested.

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