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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Leadership at All Levels
Solving Gender Equity, One Mind, One Thought at a Time
Tricia Kagerer | April 23, 2021
Looking back and looking forward, Tricia Kagerer explains the importance of surmounting prohibition, inhibition, and bias.
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.
Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability
The Dangers of Absolute Exclusions
Frederick Fisher | April 9, 2021
The Dangers of Absolute Exclusions—Fred Fisher looks at their use and asks why insurance regulators allow them.
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
2020 Insurance Year in Review and the Impact of COVID-19
Todd Fries | April 9, 2021
The industry was obviously hurt. Todd Fries looks at the numbers and makes predictions.
Communication
Improve Construction Communication/Reduce Risks with a Fluid Workforce
Shahin Aftabizadeh, Stokes McIntyre | May 14, 2021
Defense and Settlement
Texas Supreme Court Holds Insurer Not Liable under Stowers
Lyndon Bittle | May 7, 2021
Risk Mgmt. and Ins. Higher Education Scene
The Value of a Mentoring Program
Brenda Powell Wells | May 7, 2021
Workers Compensation Issues
How Societal Views Impact Liability Costs
Mark Walls, Kimberly George | May 1, 2021
Leadership at All Levels
Solving Gender Equity, One Mind, One Thought at a Time
Tricia Kagerer | April 23, 2021
Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability
The Dangers of Absolute Exclusions
Frederick Fisher | April 9, 2021
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
2020 Insurance Year in Review and the Impact of COVID-19
Todd Fries | April 9, 2021
