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Liability Insurance

Employers Liability Exclusion in the CGL Policy

Craig Stanovich | April 3, 2020

The exclusion appears deceptively simple. Craig Stanovich explains why it is not.

Workers Compensation Issues

The Real Impact of COVID-19 on Workers Compensation

Mark Walls | April 3, 2020

Mark Walls examines how the challenges arising from this virus will impact the industry.

Property Insurance

COVID-19—When Civil Authorities Take over, Are You Covered?

Douglas Berry | March 27, 2020

When civil authorities take over, does your insurance apply? Doug Berry looks at this crucial question.

Leadership at All Levels

Supporting Women in Construction

Tricia Kagerer | March 20, 2020

"Someday, gender will have nothing to do with success." Tricia Kagerer looks at the problem and the progress.

Claims Management

Claims Management and Effective Risk Management

Christopher Mandel | March 20, 2020

Claims Management and Effective Risk Management—Claims are the outgrowth of risk and exposure. Chris Mandel relates their relationship.

Maritime Law

What Constitutes a "Prevailing Party" in a Maritime Contract Dispute?

Michael Orlando | March 20, 2020

Mike Orlando discusses a case where neither party was the prevailing party.

Time Element, Commercial Property Topics

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Business Income Losses—Are They Covered?

Linda Robinson | March 20, 2020

Are business income losses related to COVID-19 covered by a commercial property policy? The direct physical loss or damage requirement and virus exclusion argue against coverage.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Energy Insurance Market Conditions: 2020

Todd Fries | March 13, 2020

Todd Fries discusses the challenges facing energy insurers (e.g., coronavirus, under current market conditions).

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Cyber Threats and Accounting for Operational Risk

Mark Lanterman | March 6, 2020

Mark Lanterman suggests strategies that can bolster an organization's ability to continue after an attack.

Construction Quality

Cost of Quality in Commercial Construction

Peter Furst | March 6, 2020

Cost of Quality in Commercial Construction—Peter Furst explains the costs of active engagement in quality performance.

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