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Construction Liability Insurance

Insuring Design-Build Risks

Ann Hickman | August 1, 2002

Taking on responsibility for design in addition to construction entails many new risks. This article examines the potential liabilities facing design-builders and how they can be handled. Also see IRMI's new book by the most knowledgeable practitioners in the industry, Design-Build Risk and Insurance, which offers you their insight in one handy, well-organized guide.

Design and Professional Liability

Insurance Coverage—Waivers of Subrogation

Kent Holland | August 1, 2002

In this article, Kent Holland discusses a Fourth Circuit case that demonstrates the importance of waivers of subrogation as part of the risk allocation strategy.

Surety

Exoneration Based on Fraud in the Inducement as a Surety Defense

Marilyn Klinger | August 1, 2002

With new business scandals unfolding daily, improper business conduct is currently in the spotlight. Here, Marilyn Klinger considers a surety's exoneration defense based on fraud or material misrepresentation in the inducement.

Captives

Choosing the Right Captive Domicile

Michael R. Mead | August 1, 2002

In this article, Michael Mead discusses captive domiciles, their importance and what factors to consider when selecting one.

Equipment Theft Prevention

Heavy Equipment Theft and Solutions—Part 2

David Shillingford | August 1, 2002

This second of four articles by David Shillingford on heavy equipment theft deals with physical measures that can be taken to protect equipment.

Time Element

The Shackleton Approach: Effective Leadership throughout the Claims Process

Daniel Torpey | August 1, 2002

Daniel Torpey relates leadership lessons from a historical figure and an executive facing disaster in discussing the complexities of large insurance claims and the importance of good leadership to effect smooth settlement.

Surety

Protecting the Balance Sheet

Rolf Neuschaefer | July 1, 2002

An uninsured loss drains cash, the lifeblood of any business, and erodes net worth. Rolf Neuschaefer explains what surety underwriters are looking for from their principals in the current market.

Environmental

A Mold Prevention Program

Jeff Slivka | July 1, 2002

Mold has become such a nightmare for owners, contractors, suppliers, everyone, that if you haven't developed a prevention program, you probably will. Jeff Slivka provides a brief outline of what a mold prevention program may look like.

Additional Insured Issues

Is Additional Insured Coverage Becoming Just an Illusion?

Joseph Postel | July 1, 2002

Joe Postel looks at the recent Illinois Appellate Court decision, National Union v R. Olson Constr., and at the judicial confusion over additional insured endorsements that exclude the additional insured's own negligence.

Design and Professional Liability

The Design Professional's Statute of Repose: Stumbling Blocks to the Defense of Torts and Contractual Indemnity Claims

Kenneth Slavens | July 1, 2002

Ken Slavens examines the case of Jordan v. Sandwell, Inc. , highlighting the problems that design professionals may encounter when the statute of repose is raised as a defense.

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