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Workers Compensation Issues

Escaping from the Land of Big Data

Joe Galusha | July 28, 2017

Escaping from the Land of Big Data—Joe Galusha shows the importance of leveraging data more effectively in workers compensation programs.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Managing Doxxing-Related Cyber Threats

Mark Lanterman | July 21, 2017

Be prepared by learning what data about you is readily available, advises Mark Lanterman.

Claims Practices

Pleading Can't Change a Battery into Negligence

Barry Zalma | July 21, 2017

Barry Zalma relates a recent case for coverage for a barroom assault.

Insurance Agent E and O

Explain Ordinance or Law Coverage To Avoid E&O Claims

Brent Winans | July 14, 2017

How much is enough? Brent Winans examines the factors to consider.

Liability Insurance

Commercial Umbrellas and the Demand for Primary and Noncontributory

Craig Stanovich | July 14, 2017

Craig Stanovich discusses the complexities and legal implications of "primary and noncontributory" insurance coverage, particularly in the context of business contracts, and clarifies the differences between primary coverage, noncontributory clauses, and the issues surrounding umbrella policies and contribution rights.

Design and Professional Liability

Construction Specifications: Professional Liability Risk

Jeff Slivka | July 14, 2017

Learn how construction specifications can lead to professional liability risks and understand the implications for contractors.

Employee Well-Being

Understanding the Suicidal Mind

Sally Spencer-Thomas | July 14, 2017

Sally Spencer-Thomas relates research showing suicide as a significant preventable public health problem.

Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention

Understanding the Competencies of the Optimal Remote Worker

Mike Poskey | July 7, 2017

The Optimal Remote Worker -- Mike Poskey explains their core competencies and the benefits they can deliver to your firm.

Environmental

Mold Tops Environmental Impairment Policy Claims

David Dybdahl | June 30, 2017

Dave Dybdahl looks at increases in mold and bacteria-related losses and ways to cover them.

Additional Insured Issues

Additional Insured Coverage under Excess Policies

Gregory Podolak | June 30, 2017

Often more restrictive than under the primary, Gregory Podolak advises using caution when placing additonal insured coverage under excess policies.

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