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Continuous Performance Improvement

The Importance of Building a Safety Culture

John Pryor | July 13, 2018

Safety must be a collaborative, cross-functional engagement. Learn more from John Pryor.

Construction Safety

System Creep and Unseen Consequences

TJ Lyons | July 13, 2018

Safety measures can result in unforeseen problems. TJ Lyons steps back for a clear look at some hazards.

Design and Professional Liability

When Striking Contract Language Isn't Enough

Kenneth Slavens | July 13, 2018

Stricken language may make the contract silent. Ken Slavens relates a case on point.

Inferior Insurance Product

Nonstandard Policies Deceptively Similar to Standard Policies

James Mahurin | July 6, 2018

Nonstandard Policies Deceptively Similar to Standard Policies—Wherever so slight modifications are made, disaster can strike. Jim Mahurin discusses.

Liability Insurance

What Does "Separation of Insureds" Mean—Part 1

Jeffrey Woodward | July 6, 2018

Discover how "separation of insureds" conditions in liability insurance policies provide unique coverage applications for each insured, and explore the implications within ISO CGL policies.

Liability Insurance

What Does "Separation of Insureds" Mean—Part 2

Jeffrey Woodward | July 6, 2018

Explore the legal interpretations of "the insured," "an insured," and "any insured" within CGL policies and understand their impact on coverage claims.

Construction Quality

Quality Assurance Management: Ensuring Robust Outcomes

Peter Furst | June 29, 2018

Quality Assurance Management: Ensuring Robust Outcomes—Peter Furst recommends using a measured approach to assess design and construction.

Additional Insured Issues

Additional Insured Coverage Dispute: Vivify v. Nautilus

Gregory Podolak | June 29, 2018

Gregory Podolak relates a case where CGL employee exclusion precluded additional insured coverage despite agreement.

Insurance Careers

Embrace Continuous Learning and Get Certified

Brenda Powell Wells | June 29, 2018

Embrace continuous learning, follow a continuing education plan, and obtain an insurance designation to ensure career success.

Insurance Careers

Use Social Media Wisely

Brenda Powell Wells | June 29, 2018

Part of our career advice series, this article explains social media mistakes to avoid and suggests ways to use it to enhance your career prospects.

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