Expert Commentary

Environmental

How COVID-19 Changed the Commercial Cleaning Business

David Dybdahl | June 18, 2021

Early indications are that change is coming in providing insurance. David Dybdahl relates the history and prognosis.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Standardization Matters in Establishing a Strong Security Posture

Mark Lanterman | June 18, 2021

Cyber risks may be mitigated with proactive planning and information sharing. Mark Lanterman explains.

Workers Compensation Issues

State of Mental Health in the Workplace

Mark Walls, Kimberly George | June 11, 2021

Mark Walls and Kimberly George report on the changing workplace and legal environments.

Maritime Law

Streamlining Seaman Status in the Fifth Circuit

Michael Orlando, Michael Orlando Jr | June 5, 2021

Michael Orlando discusses a recent maritime case and its influence on the Jones Act's seaman status test.

Liability Insurance

Loss of Use as Property Damage

Craig Stanovich | June 4, 2021

Not all losses to or impairment of property is considered property damage. Craig Stanovich delves into the evolution and application of the term as it pertains to liability insurance.

Construction Safety

In Construction, Stop Counting and Start Correcting

TJ Lyons | June 1, 2021

TJ Lyons advises that we need to spend more time making on-site corrections than counting the observations.

The Perils of Purchasing for Public and Private Entities

Mark Walls, Kimberly George | June 1, 2021

Risk managers often have to demonstrate the value of insurance and risk management purchases. Mark Walls and Kimberley George examine the challenges.

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.

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.