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Construction Safety

The Superpower of Coaching and Saying Thank You

TJ Lyons | January 14, 2022

TJ Lyons steps back and explains the value of recognizing individuals on your construction team.

Construction Safety

Avoiding Unacceptable Behavior in Construction

Peter Furst | January 13, 2022

In safety, Peter Furst looks at reasons for construction accidents—systems and people issues—and ways to prevent them.

Construction Liability Insurance

Additional Insured Status and Waivers of Subrogation

Mark Bell | January 13, 2022

These issues raise scores of questions. Mark Bell examines the quandary surrounding these concepts.

Maritime Law

Obtaining Contribution for Maintenance and Cure

Michael Orlando Jr | January 13, 2022

Michael Orlando Jr discusses a Fifth Circuit case and its implications for maritime insureds and insurers.

Claims Practices

Malpractice Insurance Policy Rescinded When Lawyer Lies on Application

Barry Zalma | January 13, 2022

Barry Zalma relates a recent Utah case involving a lawyer's dishonesty on an insurance application.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Thoughts on the FBI Email Compromise—and Lessons Learned

Mark Lanterman | January 13, 2022

Mark Lanterman examines a recent cyber and privacy attack.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Energy Insurance Market Conditions: 2021

Todd Fries | January 13, 2022

Todd Fries discusses energy industry changes and their influence on insurance offerings.

Design and Professional Liability

2022 Contractor's Professional Liability Market Trends and Challenges

Jeff Slivka | January 12, 2022

Jeff Slivka predicts changes in market conditions, coverage nuances, and delivery methods this year.

Additional Insured Issues

Additional Insured Attorneys' Fees Win May Set Trend in NY

Gregory Podolak | December 22, 2021

If an insurer "pertinaciously denies" an additional insured claim, it better watch out! Greg Podolak relates the case.

Courts and Coverage

NY High Court Rules Disgorgement Is Not a Penalty

David Knapp | December 16, 2021

Courts look beyond the label, as illustrated by this case related by David Knapp.