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Claims Practices
The Ethical Dilemma Caused by Fighting Fraud
Barry Zalma | April 10, 2004
Barry Zalma discusses the obligation to and dangers of reporting suspected fraud.
Design and Professional Liability
Standards Needed for Mold Exposure, Testing, and Remediation
Kent Holland | April 1, 2004
Richard Zarandona and Kent Holland discuss the mold litigation explosion, defective construction as the alleged cause of mold growth, the health effects, and the need for standards.
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.
Personal Risk Management
Managing the Nanny Risk
Jack Hungelmann | April 1, 2004
In this personal risk management column, Jack Hungelmann looks at the exposure created by the hiring of a nanny rather than using a nanny service, and offers possible solutions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Design and Professional Liability
Standards Needed for Mold Exposure, Testing, and Remediation
Kent Holland | April 1, 2004
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
Mediation
Insurance Bad Faith and Mediation Confidentiality: Critical Policies on a Collision Course
Jeff Kichaven | March 1, 2004
