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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.

Workers Compensation Issues

20 Workers Comp Issues To Watch in 2021

Mark Walls, Kimberly George | February 5, 2021

Mark Walls and Kimberly George relate important issues for every risk manager and insurance professional to monitor in 2021.

Construction Safety

Impact of Organizational Systems on Construction Safety Performance

Peter Furst | February 5, 2021

Impact of Organizational Systems on Construction Safety Performance—To improve safety outcomes, pursue a balanced approach to managing the business. Peter Furst explains.

Claims Practices

Professional Insurance Adjusting and Insurance Fraud

Barry Zalma | February 5, 2021

Barry Zalma looks at the role of the claims adjuster and offers a suggestion for fighting fraud.

Construction Quality

Construction Industry's New Priority: Greater Tech Adoption

Rose Hall | February 5, 2021

Technology will change the construction industry, says Rose Hall, with the help of new and emerging technologies.

Builders Risk Insurance

Builders Risk: Protective Safeguards and Conditions Update

Steven Coombs | January 29, 2021

Insurance underwriters are imposing additional conditions to reduce their exposure to loss. Steven Coombs discusses these changes.

Construction Defect Coverage

Defining and Fixing Construction Defects

Joseph Junfola | January 29, 2021

Getting down to fundamentals, Joseph Junfola examines why failures occur and what can be done.

Workers Compensation Issues

Perils of Pandemic Premium Audits

Mark Walls | January 29, 2021

COVID-19 has had an impact on insurers and regulators alike.