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Mediation
The Mediators' Role: Tackling the Illusion of Objectivity
Jeff Kichaven | April 1, 2004
In this article, Jeff Kichaven looks at how mediators can tackle their illusion of objectivity and stay neutral during the mediation process, using psychological studies for guidance.
Internal Controls
Embedded Risk Management: The Auditors' Contribution
Matthew Leitch | April 1, 2004
While most people agree that embedded risk management sounds good, few know how to achieve it. Matthew Leitch provides tips on how it can be accomplished, along with examples.
Reinsurance
Follow-the-Fortunes Updated
Larry Schiffer | April 1, 2004
In an update of a 2001 article, Larry Schiffer examines how some new reinsurance cases have interpreted the follow-the-fortunes doctrine in environmental and asbestos contexts.
Employment Practices
Time To Reevaluate Employee Bonus and Incentive Plans?
Paul Siegel | April 1, 2004
Paul Siegel and Jennifer Shaw discuss why firms need to review their compensation plans due to a recent court ruling that those based on store sales and profitability goals violate California law.
Liability Insurance
The 2004 ISO CGL Policy
Jeffrey Woodward | April 1, 2004
Discover the key changes in the 2004 ISO CGL Policy revision and understand how they impact commercial general liability insurance.
Courts and Coverage
Subrogation Rights against Personal Auto Uninsured Motorists Coverage
Brent Cooper | March 1, 2004
Understand the intricacies of subrogation rights against personal auto uninsured motorists coverage and how they impact workers compensation claims.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Managing Extreme Wind (Hurricane) Losses
Nathan Gould | March 1, 2004
Dr. Nathan Gould discusses extreme wind hazards, historical loss exposure, and a methodical engineered approach to effectively manage/reduce wind losses.
Personal Risk Management
Personal Risk Management: An Overview
Jack Hungelmann | March 1, 2004
In this new personal lines column, Insurance for Dummies author Jack Hungelmann outlines 16 commitments agents should make to provide quality services to their clients.
Mediation
Insurance Bad Faith and Mediation Confidentiality: Critical Policies on a Collision Course
Jeff Kichaven | March 1, 2004
Do mediation confidentiality statutes permit insurer bad faith? Are mediation confidences protected in related lawsuits? Jeff Kichaven examines these questions and dilemmas.
Workplace Violence Prevention
Domestic Violence in the Workplace: A Continuing Danger
James Madero | March 1, 2004
Domestic violence has been spilling over into the workplace at an alarming rate Dr James Madero discusses the national tragedy and provides a necessary response.
Internal Controls
Embedded Risk Management: The Auditors' Contribution
Matthew Leitch | April 1, 2004
Employment Practices
Time To Reevaluate Employee Bonus and Incentive Plans?
Paul Siegel | April 1, 2004
Courts and Coverage
Subrogation Rights against Personal Auto Uninsured Motorists Coverage
Brent Cooper | March 1, 2004
Mediation
Insurance Bad Faith and Mediation Confidentiality: Critical Policies on a Collision Course
Jeff Kichaven | March 1, 2004
Workplace Violence Prevention
Domestic Violence in the Workplace: A Continuing Danger
James Madero | March 1, 2004
