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Construction Quality

Addressing Productivity through Quality Management

Peter Furst | May 28, 2021

Peter Furst provides a six-step process for the management and improvement of the quality of the construction work put in place.

Workers Compensation Issues

Post-COVID Analytics and Benchmarks

Mark Walls, Kimberly George | May 19, 2021

Mark Walls and Kimberly George advise risk managers to define their narrative, recognize COVID-19 changes, and respond accordingly.

Communication

Improve Construction Communication/Reduce Risks with a Fluid Workforce

Shahin Aftabizadeh, Stokes McIntyre | May 14, 2021

Shahin Aftabizadeh and Stokes McIntyre explain the benefits of a mobile communication platform.

Construction Quality

Error-Proofing Employee Performance

Peter Furst | May 14, 2021

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

Defense and Settlement

Texas Supreme Court Holds Insurer Not Liable under Stowers

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.

Liability Insurance

The CGL Pollution Exclusion

Craig Stanovich | May 7, 2021

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

Risk Mgmt. and Ins. Higher Education Scene

The Value of a Mentoring Program

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

Managing Construction Cost Escalation

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.

Workers Compensation Issues

How Societal Views Impact Liability Costs

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

Insurance Fraud by Agent Is Fraud by Insured

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.