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Writing Tips for Insurance Professionals
"Never End a Sentence in a Preposition" and Six Other Myths about Writing
Gary Blake | February 8, 2003
In this article, Gary Blake discusses seven 'rules' that insurance claims people must occasionally break to make their communications supple and effective.
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
The Growing Privacy Risk and the Insurance Industry
Gary Clayton | February 1, 2003
Privacy is quickly becoming a growing concern to risk managers and the insurance industry. Gary Clayton asks, "Are you prepared?"
Surety
Can a Surety Enforce the Automatic Stay in the Principal's Bankruptcy?
Marilyn Klinger | February 1, 2003
Where a contract has not been terminated prior to the bankruptcy, a surety has standing to enforce the automatic stay against the owner. Marilyn Klinger discusses the factors that can affect recovery.
Market Practices
Considering Alternative Risk Transfer
Peter Polstein | February 1, 2003
Peter Polstein examines the use of deductibles and self-insured retentions to help with the rising costs of insurance premiums.
Employment Practices
The Dangers of "Post-Injury" Drug and Alcohol Testing
Paul Siegel | February 1, 2003
Paul Siegel explains why, due to recent case law, employers should be wary of conducting automatic testing based on an employee work-related injury.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Earthquake Performance of Nonstructural Components
Nathan Gould | January 11, 2003
Nathan Gould discusses the critical impact of nonstructural components' performance during earthquakes, emphasizing the importance of stringent design requirements in building codes.
Maritime Law
Maritime Pollution: Mixing OPA and CERCLA Makes for Foul Waters
Michael Orlando | January 11, 2003
The interaction between the Oil Protection Act and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act over an Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund recovery can be muddy. Michael Orlando explains.
Surety
Minimum Insurance Requirements
Rolf Neuschaefer | January 1, 2003
The principal's financial stability is vitally important to the surety underwriter. Rolf Neuschaefer explains what to look for when risk of loss is transferred to others by contract.
Drafting and Interpreting Policies
The Enigma of Causation in Insurance Contract Interpretation
Kenneth Wollner | January 1, 2003
What does a wily rabbit, a bizarre marine fire, and tectonic plate slippage have to do with interpretation of the causation requirement in insurance policies? Ken Wollner explains.
Environmental
Managing Environmental Liabilities through Contracts
Jeff Slivka | January 1, 2003
There are real and perceived environmental hazards or contamination routinely found at construction sites. In this article, Jeff Slivka explores less common provisions for managing environmental risk through contracts.
Writing Tips for Insurance Professionals
"Never End a Sentence in a Preposition" and Six Other Myths about Writing
Gary Blake | February 8, 2003
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
The Growing Privacy Risk and the Insurance Industry
Gary Clayton | February 1, 2003
Surety
Can a Surety Enforce the Automatic Stay in the Principal's Bankruptcy?
Marilyn Klinger | February 1, 2003
Employment Practices
The Dangers of "Post-Injury" Drug and Alcohol Testing
Paul Siegel | February 1, 2003
Catastrophe Risk Management
Earthquake Performance of Nonstructural Components
Nathan Gould | January 11, 2003
Maritime Law
Maritime Pollution: Mixing OPA and CERCLA Makes for Foul Waters
Michael Orlando | January 11, 2003
Drafting and Interpreting Policies
The Enigma of Causation in Insurance Contract Interpretation
Kenneth Wollner | January 1, 2003
