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Subcontractor Performance Risk

Use the Results of Subcontractor Prequalification to Mitigate Risk

Cheri Hanes | February 1, 2019

Cheri Hanes warns against ignoring prequalification data.

Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention

Ask Behavioral Interview Questions

Mike Poskey | January 25, 2019

Traditional interviews create a risk of hiring the wrong candidate. Mike Poskey describes a better approach.

Construction Safety

Construction Frontline Supervisor Essential Skills and Competencies

Peter Furst | January 25, 2019

Construction Frontline Supervisor Essential Skills and Competencies—These are a key to a superior workforce, per Peter Furst.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Massachusetts Amends Breach Notification Law

Melissa Krasnow | January 25, 2019

The recently signed Massachusetts Bill H.4806 amends the breach notification law, which Melissa Krasnow explains.

Personal Risk Management

Wi-Fi Enabled Automatic Water Shutoff Devices Are a Win-Win

Kurt Thoennessen | January 24, 2019

Wi-Fi Enabled Automatic Water Shut-Off Devices Are a Win-Win—Insureds, insurers, and agents can benefit, according to Kurt Thoennessen.

Claims Management

Captive Claim Management

Christopher Mandel | January 18, 2019

Captive Claim Management—Chris Mandel looks at the similarities and differences of managing claims for a captive.

Claims Practices

Agent Has No Duty to Advise Insurance Coverage Needs

Barry Zalma | January 18, 2019

Barry Zalma relates a recent Alabama case.

Environmental

Avoid Insurance Broker Professional Liability Losses from Environmental Risk

David Dybdahl | January 11, 2019

Dave Dybdahl describes a 4-step loss prevention protocol.

Insurance Careers

Hone Your Communication Skills

Brenda Powell Wells | January 11, 2019

Part of our career advice series, this article explains how effective communication skills drive your success.

Risk Mgmt. and Ins. Higher Education Scene

Look Beyond Grades When Hiring RMI Graduates

Brenda Powell Wells | January 11, 2019

Look Beyond Grades When Hiring RMI Graduates—References, integrity, and initiative may matter more, per Dr. Brenda Powell Wells.