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Surety

Corporate Execution of Surety Indemnity Agreements

Marilyn Klinger | November 1, 2002

Marilyn Klinger discusses the requisites for corporate execution of surety indemnity agreements, which are now back in vogue due to the hard market.

Eradicating Sales Call Reluctance

Appearance Is Everything

Frank Lee | November 1, 2002

In this article on Sales Call Reluctance, Frank Lee describes the Hyperpro and the obsession this person has with the appearance of success.

Captives

Actuarial Projections and the Captive

Michael R. Mead | November 1, 2002

Actuaries are crucial to the formation and success of captives. Michael Mead discusses the role of the actuary in understanding claims, establishing premiums, and projecting profits.

Construction Safety

The Value of Safety

Ron Prichard | November 1, 2002

In a continuing series on construction safety, Ron Prichard discusses why safety deserves placement in an organization as a value, and some of the obstacles to be overcome.

Time Element

Business Interruption—What Does "Suspension" Mean?

Douglas Berry | November 1, 2002

Doug Berry examines the conflicting court opinions regarding the meaning of "suspension" when a claim for business interruption based on a partial closing is denied.

Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability

Non-Practicing Extensions in Professional Liability Insurance Policies

Robert Bregman | November 1, 2002

Liability claims can be made against insureds even after they cease to practice their professions. Robert Bregman discusses the importance of non-practicing extensions in professional liability insurance policies.

Employment Practices

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002: Expanded Whistleblower Protection

Paul Siegel | November 1, 2002

Paul Siegel discusses the employment-related provisions, procedures, and implications of the recently enacted "whistleblower" act, which became law July 30.

Design and Professional Liability

Design Disclaimers and Implied Warranties

Kenneth Slavens | November 1, 2002

Citing a recent case, Ken Slavens discusses the importance of precise language used in disclaimers that are part of design packages.

Environmental

Environmental Risk in Retail: Exposures and Solutions

Alan Bressler | October 1, 2002

Alan Bressler examines the environmental risks in retail operations and presents the relevant risk transfer products designed to mitigate these exposures.

Workers Compensation Issues

Can Workers Agree To Waive Workers Compensation Rights in Arbitration and Waiver Agreements?

Jim Pocius | October 1, 2002

Jim Pocius provides his response to the question: Would the Federal Arbitration Act supersede any workers compensation state law and allow these cases to be arbitrated?