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Workers Compensation Issues
Expanding Leave-of-Absence Regulations
Mark Walls, Kimberly George | March 29, 2019
Understanding the laws and implementing leave and accommodation policies properly are key, per Mark Walls.
Corporate Fraud Prevention
Examining Corporate Gifts and Entertainment
Scott Langlinais | March 22, 2019
Examining Corporate Gifts and Entertainment—Think the exchange of favors and perks hurts no one? Scott Langlinais warns: think again.
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Cyber Threat Awareness Requires Training and Vigilance
Mark Lanterman | March 22, 2019
Personalized, prioritized instruction keeps employees engaged and companies safe, per Mark Lanterman.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Workers Compensation Issues
Expanding Leave-of-Absence Regulations
Mark Walls, Kimberly George | March 29, 2019
Corporate Fraud Prevention
Examining Corporate Gifts and Entertainment
Scott Langlinais | March 22, 2019
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Cyber Threat Awareness Requires Training and Vigilance
Mark Lanterman | March 22, 2019
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
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
The M&A Market for P&C Insurers: 2019
Jeff Balcombe | March 1, 2019
Defense and Settlement
Endorsement Did Not Apply to Defense Costs in Deepwater Horizon Suit
Lyndon Bittle | March 1, 2019
Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability
Possible Dangers Lurking in Claims-Made Policy Forms
Frederick Fisher | March 1, 2019