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Construction Quality

Peter Furst | May 14, 2021

Peter Furst explores the benefits of the error-proofing approach on the construction process.

Risk Mgmt. and Ins. Higher Education Scene

Brenda Powell Wells | May 7, 2021

The Value of a Mentoring Program—Dr. Brenda Wells looks back at the mentors that served her well and advises companies to formulate mentoring plans.

Subcontractor Performance Risk

Cheri Hanes | May 7, 2021

In the wake of COVID-19 and bad weather, contractors and subcontractors need to communicate, reassess, and collaborate. Cheri Hanes explains.

Liability Insurance

Craig Stanovich | May 7, 2021

The current ISO CGL policy provides little pollution coverage. Craig Stanovich discusses the history and intricacies of the coverage.

Defense and Settlement

Lyndon Bittle | May 7, 2021

The insured's liability must be in excess of policy limits but can arise from a judgment or settlement. Lyndon Bittle relates the case.

Workers Compensation Issues

Mark Walls, Kimberly George | May 1, 2021

Mark Walls and Kimberly George discuss jury trials and awards, bad faith, litigation funding, and legislative solutions.

Claims Practices

Barry Zalma | April 23, 2021

A false home loss estimate by a "consultant" that is adopted by an insured is fraud. Barry Zalma relates the case.

Leadership at All Levels

Tricia Kagerer | April 23, 2021

Looking back and looking forward, Tricia Kagerer explains the importance of surmounting prohibition, inhibition, and bias.

Workers Compensation Issues

Mark Walls, Kimberly George | April 9, 2021

To cover COVID, new state laws ignore the designed purpose of workers compensation insurance. Mark Walls explains.

Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability

Frederick Fisher | April 9, 2021

The Dangers of Absolute Exclusions—Fred Fisher looks at their use and asks why insurance regulators allow them.