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Defense and Settlement

The Eight-Corners Rule Is Alive and Well in Texas

Lyndon Bittle | July 31, 2020

Lyndon Bittle relates two recent cases involving this rule and the "very narrow" Northfield exception.

Subcontractor Performance Risk

Strategies for a Challenged Supply Chain in the Wake of COVID-19

Cheri Hanes | July 31, 2020

Learn how to mitigate current risks and avoid or soften future impacts from Cheri Hanes.

Environmental

Mitigating the COVID-19 Risk in Buildings

David Dybdahl | July 24, 2020

David Dybdahl explains how biohazard risks require specially adapted risk management protocols.

Workers Compensation Issues

We Are Open for Business. Now What?

Mark Walls, Kimberly George | July 17, 2020

Mark Walls and Kimberly George discuss employer considerations for returning to a physical workspace.

Construction Defect Coverage

Beware the Stunted CGL: Breach of Contract Endorsements

Patrick Wielinski | July 17, 2020

Learn how to navigate the complexities of CGL policy endorsements and protect your business from breach of contract exclusions with expert insights.

Construction Defect Coverage

Coverage Triggers for Construction Defect Claims

Joseph Junfola | July 10, 2020

Turning back to the basics, Joe Junfola reviews the definition, triggers, and application of such triggers.

Personal Risk Management

Home Replacement Cost Valuation Guide

Kurt Thoennessen | July 10, 2020

Home Replacement Cost Valuation Guide—How can home owners determine their home's value? Kurt Thoennessen provides tips.

Agricultural Insurance

Meet Me at the Corner of "Agriculture" and "Pollution"

Casey Roberts | July 10, 2020

Casey Roberts updates his 2016 article looking at pollution exposures for agriculture (ag) operations.

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.

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.