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Claims Practices

Excess Insurer May Not Refuse Reasonable Settlement

Barry Zalma | April 7, 2017

Barry Zalma relates a case holding that the insured and primary insurer may settle when excess refuses to participate.

Environmental

Avoid Common Mistakes That Lead to Uninsured Environmental Loss

David Dybdahl | March 31, 2017

Dave Dybdahl warns against ignoring the effects of pollution exclusions and the environmental insurance market.

Design and Professional Liability

Contractors Professional Liability (CPrL) Insurance—Rectification/Mitigation Enhancement

Jeff Slivka | March 31, 2017

Jeff Slivka discusses the growing CPrL market and the various options available.

Wrap-Up Programs

Contemplating a Controlled Insurance Program—Part Two

Kathleen Creedon | March 31, 2017

It's critical to start with a thorough feasibility analysis, per Kathleen Creedon.

Claims Management

The Claim Function and Best Practices

Christopher Mandel | March 31, 2017

Chris Mandel explains the fundamentals of claims management and the best ways to get to reasonable outcomes for all parties.

Big Data and Predictive Analytics

The Attraction of Analytics

Dale Halon | March 24, 2017

With new techniques becoming available all the time, Dale Halon says it's important to keep and open and imaginative mind when it comes to analytics.

Construction Safety

When It Comes to Construction Safety, What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

TJ Lyons | March 24, 2017

When it comes to construction safety, some common hazards are not known to workers. It's important to explain the dangers and eliminate them when possible.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Understand the Layers of Cyber Security and What Data Needs Protecting

Mark Lanterman | March 17, 2017

Prevention, detection, and response are all important in developing a cyber security strategy that fits the value and sensitivity of your data.

Design and Professional Liability

New Owner's Design Warranty in Missouri

Kenneth Slavens | March 17, 2017

Ken Slavens relates a recent Missouri case with significant implications for design professionals and owners.

Employee Well-Being

Make Suicide Prevention a Health and Safety Priority

Sally Spencer-Thomas | March 17, 2017

Workers in high-risk industries are at a greater risk of suicide. Examine the demographics.

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