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Environmental
Avoid Common Errors with Environmental Risks and Insurance
David Dybdahl | April 12, 2019
David Dybdhal shows why insurance buyers are often inadequately insured for contamination risks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention
To Hire Quickly, Follow a Scientific Interview Process
Mike Poskey | March 29, 2019
To Hire Quickly, Follow a Scientific Interview Process—Mike Poskey explains how following an interview plan can help ensure a smart hiring decision.
Environmental
Avoid Common Errors with Environmental Risks and Insurance
David Dybdahl | April 12, 2019
Maritime Law
US Supreme Court Expands Maritime Products Liability Duty To Warn
Michael Orlando | April 12, 2019
Current Trends and Issues
Disclosing Policy Limits in Liability Claims: A Landmine for Bad Faith
Tim Ryles | April 12, 2019
Personal Risk Management
Estate Planning Strategies That Cause Major Insurance Coverage Gaps
Kurt Thoennessen | April 12, 2019
Subcontractor Performance Risk
Subcontractor Operational Prequalification
Cheri Hanes | April 12, 2019
Claims Practices
Purchasing Higher Deductibles Than Desired Is Not Broker Negligence
Barry Zalma | April 12, 2019
Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability
More Dangers Lurking in Claims-Made Policy Forms
Frederick Fisher | April 5, 2019
Claims Management
WC Court Rulings, Legislation, and Advocacy-Driven Claim Outcomes
Christopher Mandel | March 29, 2019
Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention
To Hire Quickly, Follow a Scientific Interview Process
Mike Poskey | March 29, 2019
