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Subcontractor Performance Risk

Subcontractor Operational Prequalification

Cheri Hanes | April 12, 2019

Many contractors face challenges on the crucial, nonfinancial side of prequalification. Cheri Hanes explains.

Current Trends and Issues

Disclosing Policy Limits in Liability Claims: A Landmine for Bad Faith

Tim Ryles | April 12, 2019

Tim Ryles asks whether failure to provide personal policy limits information in the absence of litigation establishes a case for bad faith.

Claims Management

Examining WC Waivers of Subrogation

April 12, 2019

While often required by contract, waivers pose significant risk to subcontractors' loss experience. Glenn Brown explains.

Maritime Law

US Supreme Court Expands Maritime Products Liability Duty To Warn

Michael Orlando | April 12, 2019

Mike Orlando relates a plaintiff-friendly decision leaving manufacturers in a quandary regarding maritime product liability duty to warn.

Claims Management

Examining WC Waivers of Subrogation

Brenda Powell Wells | April 12, 2019

While often required by contract, waivers pose significant risk to subcontractors' loss experience. Glenn Brown explains.

Claims Practices

Purchasing Higher Deductibles Than Desired Is Not Broker Negligence

Barry Zalma | April 12, 2019

Barry Zalma relates a case where the policy didn't provide the coverage expected.

Personal Risk Management

Estate Planning Strategies That Cause Major Insurance Coverage Gaps

Kurt Thoennessen | April 12, 2019

Estate Planning Strategies That Cause Major Insurance Coverage Gaps—Insurance specialist help is invaluable, per Kurt Thoennessen.

Employee Well-Being

Evaluating Employee Assistance Programs

Sally Spencer-Thomas | April 5, 2019

Often underutilized and neglected, EAPs can provide a mental health safety net. Sally Spencer-Thomas explains.

Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability

More Dangers Lurking in Claims-Made Policy Forms

Frederick Fisher | April 5, 2019

More Dangers Lurking in Claims-Made Policy Forms—Fred Fisher looks at more pitfalls: EPLI policy definitions and claim and incident reporting provisions.

Claims Management

WC Court Rulings, Legislation, and Advocacy-Driven Claim Outcomes

Christopher Mandel | March 29, 2019

WC Court Rulings, Legislation, and Advocacy-Driven Claim Outcomes—Worker advocacy is worth the investment and does have an impact, per Chris Mandel.

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