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Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Cyber Insurance Trends for Small to Medium Enterprises
Jeffrey Smith | March 22, 2019
Jeffrey Smith says tech-based cyber risk solutions are not just for large firms.
Environmental
Mold Damage from Allegedly Defective Work Excluded from CGL Coverage
Kent Holland | March 8, 2019
The homeowners pollution and mold exclusions also applied. Kent Holland explains.
Reinsurance
Interplay of Loss Portfolio Transfers and Other Reinsurance Contracts
Larry Schiffer | March 8, 2019
To avoid problems, Larry Schiffer says it's important to determine how existing reinsurance contracts will interact with an LPT.
Liability Insurance
The Hazards of Products and Completed Operations: Understanding the Fundamentals
Craig Stanovich | March 6, 2019
Too little attention is paid to the basics of how products and completed operations coverage works within the context of the entire CGL policy. Craig Stanovich explains.
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.
Defense and Settlement
Endorsement Did Not Apply to Defense Costs in Deepwater Horizon Suit
Lyndon Bittle | March 1, 2019
Lyndon Bittle relates the ruling by the Texas Supreme Court.
Inferior Insurance Product
Small Contractors Beware of Wrap-Up Limitations
James Mahurin | March 1, 2019
Small Contractors Beware of Wrap-Up Limitations—Carefully review nonstandard CGL endorsements, warns Jim Mahurin.
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.
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.
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Cyber Insurance Trends for Small to Medium Enterprises
Jeffrey Smith | March 22, 2019
Environmental
Mold Damage from Allegedly Defective Work Excluded from CGL Coverage
Kent Holland | March 8, 2019
Reinsurance
Interplay of Loss Portfolio Transfers and Other Reinsurance Contracts
Larry Schiffer | March 8, 2019
Liability Insurance
The Hazards of Products and Completed Operations: Understanding the Fundamentals
Craig Stanovich | March 6, 2019
Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability
Possible Dangers Lurking in Claims-Made Policy Forms
Frederick Fisher | March 1, 2019
Defense and Settlement
Endorsement Did Not Apply to Defense Costs in Deepwater Horizon Suit
Lyndon Bittle | March 1, 2019
Inferior Insurance Product
Small Contractors Beware of Wrap-Up Limitations
James Mahurin | March 1, 2019
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
The M&A Market for P&C Insurers: 2019
Jeff Balcombe | March 1, 2019
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Breach Notification Laws—State Attorney General or Regulator Notice
Melissa Krasnow | February 28, 2019
