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Claims Practices

No Bad Faith for Reasonable Dispute

Barry Zalma | November 11, 2016

Where the insured fails to prove a property insurance loss, the claim ends. Barry Zalma discusses.

Regulation and Compliance

What Is a Contractual Liability Insurance Policy?

Aaron Lunt | November 4, 2016

Learn what a contractual liability insurance policy (CLIP) is, why it's necessary, and how it is used in the marketplace to protect both businesses and consumers.

Courts and Coverage

Little Known/Utilized Provisions of the CGL Policy: Supplementary Payments

Brent Cooper | October 28, 2016

CGL insureds may be paid for assisting in claims investigation under a section of the "Supplementary Payments" provision.

Personal Risk Management

Driver Safety for Meal Delivery Operations

Paul Farrell | October 21, 2016

This article emphasizes the importance of having a strong business auto safety program to assure that delivering meals to customers goes smoothly.

Leadership at All Levels

Improving Productivity through Better Communication

Patrick McGuigan | October 21, 2016

Learn how effective interpersonal communication is the critical driver of change.

Construction Safety

Organizational Performance and Employee Reliability

Peter Furst | October 14, 2016

When it comes to construction site safety, there is a disconnect between expectations and results.

Environmental

Lead-Based Paint Is a "Pollutant" within CGL Pollution Exclusion

Kent Holland | October 7, 2016

A recent case applies CGL definition of "pollutant" broadly to include potential contaminant situations.

Additional Insured Issues

Excess-Only "Other Insurance" Clauses in California

Gregory Podolak | October 7, 2016

Will California ignore "excess-only" "other insurance" provisions even when the policy language is clear? Guidance may be coming.

Leadership at All Levels

Employee Acquisition: Listen, Learn, Hire

Lisa Harrington | September 30, 2016

This article discusses employee acquisition, development, and retention.

Courts and Coverage

Little Known/Utilized Provisions of the CGL Policy: Declarations Provision

Brent Cooper | September 16, 2016

This series of articles looks at little known or utilized provisions of the commercial general liability policy, starting with the declarations provision.

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