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Inferior Insurance Product

Implications of the CGL "Auto" Exclusion

James Mahurin | July 3, 2020

A close reading reveals some uncomfortable truths. James Mahurin relates his concerns.

Claims Management

Presumption of WC Claim Compensability in the Age of COVID

Christopher Mandel | July 3, 2020

Presumption of WC Claim Compensability in the Age of COVID—From the "Grand Bargain" to the pandemic, Chris Mandel looks at the impacts.

Property Insurance

Commercial Property Policies Generally Cover Loss Due to Riots

Linda Robinson | July 3, 2020

First pandemic, now riots! Is your business covered under its commercial property policy? How is the loss calculated? IRMI provides insight.

Maritime Law

Safe-Berth Clause in Vessel Charter Agreements

Michael Orlando | July 3, 2020

Mike Orlando discusses Citgo Asphalt Refining Co. v. Frescati Shipping Co., Ltd. , a case addressing consequences concerning a vessel oil pollution incident and safe-berth clauses in vessel charter agreements.

Design and Professional Liability

Contractors Professional Liability in a COVID-19 Era

Jeff Slivka | July 3, 2020

In construction projects, Jeff Slivka warns of the uncertainties and ramifications.

Construction Safety

Construction Safety: Litigation Not Legislation

TJ Lyons | June 26, 2020

TJ Lyons relates construction accidents he's seen and shows why they were preventable.

Workers Compensation Issues

The Coronavirus (COVID-19)—Is It Compensable?

Veronica Bates, Christine Fuge | June 18, 2020

Factors such as whether it was contracted during the course of employment and the laws and case law of the jurisdiction will matter.

Courts and Coverage

The Two "I's" of Risk Transfer: Indemnity and Insurance

David Knapp | June 12, 2020

The Two "I's" of Risk Transfer: Indemnity and Insurance—Scope matters. David Knapp explains the concepts and applications.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Operational Risk Revisited in the Wake of COVID-19

Mark Lanterman | June 12, 2020

Proactive security and technology strategizing are key, Mark Lanterman explains.

Liability Insurance

The Coronavirus and the CGL Policy

Craig Stanovich | June 12, 2020

While coverage depends on the specific facts of the case, Craig Stanovich reviews the possibilities.

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