Expert Commentary

Political Risk

The Growing Threat of Cyber Attacks on Critical Infrastructure

Daniel Wagner | June 17, 2016

Terrorists recognize the value of disrupting national security systems.

Duty To Defend or Pay for Defense? It Matters.

Lyndon Bittle | May 20, 2016

Lyndon Bittle relates a recent Texas case that highlights important differences between a duty to defend and a duty to pay defense costs.

Protecting Historic Homes

Timothy O'Brien | May 20, 2016

Examines the special challenges and solutions that are available to manage the risks for well-maintained "historic" homes with updated mechanical systems.

Property Insurance

Named Insureds on Property Policies

Jay Levin | May 13, 2016

Failing to name an insured is not always fatal if there is a clear intent to insure a risk.

Risk Financing Info

The Value of Insurance

Donald Riggin | May 6, 2016

Problems of the current model for transferring and managing risk. Other viable solutions to make buying insurance profitable?

Wrap-Up Programs

Contemplating a Controlled Insurance Program—Part One

Kathleen Creedon | May 6, 2016

Five key questions for those considering a controlled insurance program (CIP).

Maritime Law

P&I Policy No Catchall for Marine Liability

Michael Orlando, Michael Orlando Jr | April 22, 2016

The insured's conduct as a vessel owner matters when determining protection and indemnity liability.

Claims Practices

Agent's Lie to Insurer Voids Policy

Barry Zalma | April 8, 2016

Lies on insurance application about material facts cancels coverage.

Construction Safety

The Role of Beliefs in Safety

Peter Furst | April 8, 2016

Subjective judgment is a major component in any risk assessment, particularly in construction.

Additional Insured Issues

Who Pays First? Manuscript Priority Language Enforced by NY Court

Gregory Podolak | April 1, 2016

The impact of HDI-Gerling v. Zurich American on additional insured issues.