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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.
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.
Political Risk
Political Risk Insurance in Asia: Who Purchases It, Where, and Why
Daniel Wagner | July 1, 2002
In Asia, political risk insurance (PRI) purchases are primarily driven by banks' lending requirements, which are influenced by their internal risk management and credit policies. While investors also consider PRI, it is often in response to specific political events, with banks playing a key role in determining the need for coverage. Daniel Wagner discusses.
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.
Property Insurance
Update—Florida Windstorm Deductibles
Douglas Berry | June 1, 2002
To mark the beginning of hurricane season 2002, Doug Berry examines recent hurricane-related insurance issues.
Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability
Predecessor Firm Coverage: A Key Aspect of Professional/E&O Liability Insurance
Robert Bregman | June 1, 2002
Bob Bregman answers many common, and not so common, questions surrounding this key coverage for predecessor firms under professional and E&O policies.
Equipment Theft Prevention
Heavy Equipment Theft and Solutions—Part 2
David Shillingford | August 1, 2002
Time Element
The Shackleton Approach: Effective Leadership throughout the Claims Process
Daniel Torpey | August 1, 2002
Additional Insured Issues
Is Additional Insured Coverage Becoming Just an Illusion?
Joseph Postel | July 1, 2002
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
Political Risk
Political Risk Insurance in Asia: Who Purchases It, Where, and Why
Daniel Wagner | July 1, 2002
Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability
Predecessor Firm Coverage: A Key Aspect of Professional/E&O Liability Insurance
Robert Bregman | June 1, 2002
