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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.
Big Data and Predictive Analytics
Objective Auto Insurance Pricing
Dale Halon | June 23, 2017
Auto Insurance Pricing -- Dale Halon looks at making auto premiums more objective by relying on drivers' smartphone apps.
Claims Management
Claim Reporting Best Practices
Christopher Mandel | June 23, 2017
Chris Mandel examines the first of five major components of the claim management process, whether for insured, partially insured, or uninsured claims.
Maritime Law
Coverage Exists for Master Services Contract Reformed Midlitigation
Michael Orlando | June 23, 2017
Court says maritime law allows for contract reformation when mutual mistake is made. Mike Orlando relates the case.
Reinsurance
Is It over Yet? " Functus Officio " in Reinsurance Arbitrations
Larry Schiffer | June 23, 2017
Larry Schiffer explains how to solve errors, mistakes, and ambiguities in final awards.
Leadership at All Levels
Developing and Managing Expectations of Employees
Lisa Harrington | June 2, 2017
Lisa Harrington looks at ways to enable employees to succeed at their jobs and careers.
Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention
Attract and Retain Certified Construction Professionals
Mike Poskey | June 2, 2017
Use proven hiring methods to reduce turnover of construction professionals, per Mike Poskey.
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
Breaches of Noncompetition and Nonsolicitation Agreements
Jeff Balcombe | June 2, 2017
Jeff Balcombe provides an overview of risks and potential economic damages associated with these agreements.
Personal Risk Management
In Praise of Personal Umbrella Policies
Jack Hungelmann | June 2, 2017
Selecting the right umbrella policy can be daunting. Jack Hungelmann provides guidance.
Additional Insured Issues
Additional Insured Coverage under Excess Policies
Gregory Podolak | June 30, 2017
Maritime Law
Coverage Exists for Master Services Contract Reformed Midlitigation
Michael Orlando | June 23, 2017
Reinsurance
Is It over Yet? " Functus Officio " in Reinsurance Arbitrations
Larry Schiffer | June 23, 2017
Leadership at All Levels
Developing and Managing Expectations of Employees
Lisa Harrington | June 2, 2017
Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention
Attract and Retain Certified Construction Professionals
Mike Poskey | June 2, 2017
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
Breaches of Noncompetition and Nonsolicitation Agreements
Jeff Balcombe | June 2, 2017