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Employee Well-Being

Understanding the Suicidal Person

Sally Spencer-Thomas | September 23, 2021

Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas relates research showing suicide as a significant preventable public health problem.

Construction Safety

In Construction, Tools—Not Workers—May Pose the Danger

TJ Lyons | September 16, 2021

By relating one incident, TJ Lyons shows the importance of examining the safety of tools, workers, and training.

Wrap-Up Programs

Wrap-Up Insurance Credit Methodologies

Tim Walsh | September 15, 2021

Tim Walsh explains the variables critical for enrolled contractors to understand when they bid on a wrap-up project.

Construction Safety

Measuring the Effectiveness of Quality Management Systems

Peter Furst | September 15, 2021

Peter Furst discusses ways to improve the construction process for all.

Employee Well-Being

Language Matters: Why We Don't Say "Committed Suicide"

Sally Spencer-Thomas | September 15, 2021

We must talk about suicide if we are going to get in front of it. Sally Spencer-Thomas examines our response.

Reinsurance

The Reinsurer's Right to Information

Larry Schiffer | September 15, 2021

Access to records clauses grant reinsurers the right to inspect the ceding company's records. Larry Schiffer examines their enforceability and scope.

Workers Compensation Issues

Employers Managing the Challenges of Civil Unrest

Mark Walls, Kimberly George | August 19, 2021

Last year provided many lessons. Mark Walls and Kimberly George suggest ways we can learn from them.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Colorado Privacy Act: Exceptions

Melissa Krasnow | August 18, 2021

Melissa Krasnow reviews the Colorado Privacy Act and its exceptions.

Time Element

Quantum of Loss: Understanding Bias in Business Interruption Claims

Daniel Torpey | August 18, 2021

All parties in the claims process may be subject to potential bias. Daniel Torpey examines how to deal with that bias to effectively settle the claim.

Defense and Settlement

Fifth Circuit Finds Defense Duty for Credit Card Data Breach

Lyndon Bittle | August 12, 2021

Giving "publication" the broadest possible definition, the court held for the insured. Lyndon Bittle relates the case.

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