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Workers Compensation Issues

COVID Claims Development: Workers Compensation and Long-Term Effects

Mark Walls, Kimberly George | March 19, 2021

COVID-19 variants and vaccine myths are discussed by Mark Walls and Kimberly George.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

VCDPA: Assessments, De-Identified Data, Enforcement, and Exceptions

Melissa Krasnow | March 19, 2021

Melissa Krasnow digs deeper into the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA).

Workers Compensation Issues

COVID Claims Development: Workers Compensation and Beyond

Mark Walls, Kimberly George | March 12, 2021

Mark Walls and Kimberly George explore current trends in COVID-19 claims.

Construction Quality

Craftsperson's Impact on Project Quality

Peter Furst | March 12, 2021

Craftsperson's Impact on Project Quality—Ensure the capability, motivation, and attention to detail are aligned with job requirements, per Peter Furst.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

VCDPA: Application, Definitions, Consumer Rights, and Obligations

Melissa Krasnow | March 12, 2021

The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) is reviewed by Melissa Krasnow.

Builders Risk Insurance

Builders Risk: Naming of Insureds for Delay and Soft Costs Coverages

Steven Coombs | February 26, 2021

Steven Coombs takes a close look at who should be insured and how it is accomplished.

Maritime Law

There's No Guarantee in Maritime Case

Michael Orlando | February 24, 2021

Michael Orlando relates a case where a Sieracki seaman gets an $11.6 million award in a nonjury trial.

Subcontractor Performance Risk

Thinking Inside the Box—Modular Construction Considerations

Cheri Hanes | February 24, 2021

Successful projects have open collaboration, an understanding of potential risks, and agreement on ways to handle them, per Cheri Hanes.

Catastrophe Risk Management

Dealing with Winter Storm Damage

Robin Olson | February 19, 2021

In light of the devastating storms that hit the United States, IRMI is providing advice on what damage is covered and tips on filing insurance claims.