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Construction Safety
Unconscious Biases and Construction Safety
Peter Furst | August 7, 2020
Unconscious Biases and Construction Safety—Knowledge of cognitive bias can help improve safety outcomes, per Peter Furst.
Claims Practices
It's Not Nice To Lie to Your Insurance Company
Barry Zalma | August 7, 2020
Barry Zalma relates a case where fraudulently obtained no-fault insurance was subject to rescission.
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.
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.
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.
Defense and Settlement
The Eight-Corners Rule Is Alive and Well in Texas
Lyndon Bittle | July 31, 2020
Subcontractor Performance Risk
Strategies for a Challenged Supply Chain in the Wake of COVID-19
Cheri Hanes | July 31, 2020
Workers Compensation Issues
We Are Open for Business. Now What?
Mark Walls, Kimberly George | July 17, 2020
Construction Defect Coverage
Beware the Stunted CGL: Breach of Contract Endorsements
Patrick Wielinski | July 17, 2020
Construction Defect Coverage
Coverage Triggers for Construction Defect Claims
Joseph Junfola | July 10, 2020
Agricultural Insurance
Meet Me at the Corner of "Agriculture" and "Pollution"
Casey Roberts | July 10, 2020
