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Environmental

A User's Guide to Pollution Exclusions and Environmental Insurance

David Dybdahl | September 25, 2015

Many don't understand their need for environmental insurance. David Dybdahl explains the risks and provides a field guide for agents/brokers.

Additional Insured Issues

Timely Notice Considerations for Additional Insureds

Gregory Podolak | September 25, 2015

Gregory Podolak explains why it is wise to give notice as soon as possible of an "occurrence."

Environmental

Damages from Natural Gas Pipe Explosion Covered

Kent Holland | September 11, 2015

Where leak creates fire, subsequent explosion is caused by a pollution condition covered under CPL policy. Kent Holland relates the case.

Political Risk

Managing Risk in the Coming Recession

Daniel Wagner | September 11, 2015

Citing history, Daniel Wagner predicts another financial crisis in 2016 and advises risk managers to be prepared.

Claims Practices

Can an Insurer Obtain Insured's Tax Returns?

Barry Zalma | August 28, 2015

In relating a recent Utah case, Barry Zalma relates the court's opinion regarding how tax returns can establish a triable issue if allowed in evidence.

Environmental

CGL Pollution Exclusion Bars Coverage for Insulation Injuries

Kent Holland | August 14, 2015

Kent Holland relates a recent case involving the inhalation of pollutants allegedly released during installation.

Construction Safety

Stop Work Authority and the Bystander Effect

Peter Furst | July 31, 2015

While safety SWA programs work in manufacturing, Peter Furst shows they may not be as effective in construction settings.

Claims Management

Next-Level Claim Strategies

Christopher Mandel | July 24, 2015

Chris Mandel explains how such strategies can provide a clear advantage over traditional approaches and offer a competitive advantage for organizations that effectively deploy them.

Environmental

Avoiding Common Insurance Certificate Errors

David Dybdahl | July 17, 2015

While insurance regulators and professional organizations have focused on creating clarity, Dave Dybdahl says they have done anything but.

Property Insurance

"Decay" Includes Gradual Deterioration

Jay Levin | July 17, 2015

Jay Levin relates a case holding that the term "decay" in a property insurance policy's coverage extension for "collapse" should be construed broadly.

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