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Catastrophe Risk Management
Managing Earthquake Risk
Ronald Hamburger | March 9, 2002
Since September 11, risk managers have focused on man-made risk. However, Ron Hamburger explains the greater danger of natural catastrophes, particularly earthquakes, and how their risk should be assessed and handled.
Writing Tips for Insurance Professionals
Seven Tips for Improving Your Loss Control Documents
Gary Blake | March 1, 2002
An organization's most valuable asset is the personal information about and trust of its customers. The Privacy Council explains how a security plan and other safeguards are crucial.
Risk Financing Info
SPEs: A Post-"Enron" Perspective
Brent Clark | March 1, 2002
Brent Clark explains that special purpose entities/vehicles are not inherently evil but are a prevalent and potentially useful tool in modern corporate finance.
Environmental
The Pitfalls of Accepting Contaminated Fill
Jeff Slivka | March 1, 2002
What happens when an earthwork contractor accepts fill material at the site to establish proper elevations only to discover later that the "clean fill" is anything but? Jeff Slivka provides ways to control the exposure.
Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability
Does the Discovery Provision Apply during the Extended Reporting Period?
Robert Bregman | March 1, 2002
Bob Bregman examines whether the policy's discovery provision is operative during the time period covered by the ERP.
Personal Lines Insurance
Credit-Based Insurance Scoring: A Simmering Debate
Robin Olson | March 1, 2002
With consumer groups squarely and vehemently lined up against the insurers, and regulators caught in the middle, compromises on this issue are virtually assured.
Intellectual Property
Anything You Say (or Do) Can and Will Be Held against You in a Court of Law
Sanford Warren | March 1, 2002
In this article, Sanford Warren informs readers of some of the potential pitfalls that await the patent holder along the road from first conception of the invention to final expiration of the patent.
Construction Defect Coverage
Policy Modifications and Endorsements Relating to Liability Insurance Coverage for Mold
Patrick Wielinski | March 1, 2002
Discover how policy modifications and endorsements impact liability insurance coverage for mold, enabling you to navigate the complexities of insurance claims and litigation.
Reinsurance
Sorting Out the Reinsurance Contract Morass
Larry Schiffer | March 1, 2002
Reinsurance terminology, like technical terms in other industries, seems unintelligible at first glance. In this article, Larry Schiffer defines the terms and their usage for the uninitiated.
Workers Compensation Issues
Achieving Workers Compensation Savings through Medical Bill Repricing
Martin McGavin | February 9, 2002
Medical bill repricing leads to legitimate and real workers compensation savings, but it does have its drawbacks. Martin McGavin examines the process, including its strengths and weaknesses.
Writing Tips for Insurance Professionals
Seven Tips for Improving Your Loss Control Documents
Gary Blake | March 1, 2002
Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability
Does the Discovery Provision Apply during the Extended Reporting Period?
Robert Bregman | March 1, 2002
Personal Lines Insurance
Credit-Based Insurance Scoring: A Simmering Debate
Robin Olson | March 1, 2002
Intellectual Property
Anything You Say (or Do) Can and Will Be Held against You in a Court of Law
Sanford Warren | March 1, 2002
Construction Defect Coverage
Policy Modifications and Endorsements Relating to Liability Insurance Coverage for Mold
Patrick Wielinski | March 1, 2002
Workers Compensation Issues
Achieving Workers Compensation Savings through Medical Bill Repricing
Martin McGavin | February 9, 2002
