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Valuation of Insurance Organizations

The M&A Market for P&C Insurers: 2019

Jeff Balcombe | March 1, 2019

Jeff Balcombe looks at financial performance, economic and political factors, and the growth expectations for the industry.

Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability

Possible Dangers Lurking in Claims-Made Policy Forms

Frederick Fisher | March 1, 2019

Possible Dangers Lurking in Claims-Made Policy Forms—Fred Fischer looks at potential minefields and offers solutions.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Breach Notification Laws—State Attorney General or Regulator Notice

Melissa Krasnow | February 28, 2019

Melissa Krasnow provides a brief overview of the laws providing for notification of a state attorney general or regulator about a breach in addition to notifying affected individuals.

Construction Quality

Dealing with the Construction Workforce Shortage

Rose Hall | February 15, 2019

There are myriad reasons for the shortfall. Rose Hall discusses the problem and solutions.

Construction Quality

Improve Construction Projects with a Quality Management System

Peter Furst | February 15, 2019

Improve Construction Projects with a Quality Management System—Infusing total quality management means better outcomes, per Peter Furst.

Captives

Who Should Form a Captive?

Hale Stewart | February 15, 2019

Hale Stewart takes a look at the reasons companies decide to form a captive insurance company.

Insurance Careers

Becoming a Great Risk Manager

Jill Brooks | February 8, 2019

Part of our career advice series, this article provides strategies to become a great risk manager.

Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention

Misaligned Employees: When To Reassign or Release

Mike Poskey | February 8, 2019

Businesses need to be aware of costly employees. Mike Poskey provides tips on how to manage them and analyzes when its time to reassign or release them.