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Valuation of Insurance Organizations
The Valuation Impact of Major Hurricanes: A Market Study
Todd Fries | December 6, 2024
Todd Fries explores how hurricane-related losses affect the market's perception of risk and value in the insurance sector.
Courts and Coverage
Breaking Coverage Case—CGL Insurers Owe Coverage for Sex Trafficking Suits
Jes Alexander | December 6, 2024
This article examines recent court rulings where commercial general liability (CGL) insurers were found to owe a duty to defend in cases involving sex trafficking suits.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Wildfire Smoke Claims: A Hidden Postwildfire Catastrophe
John E Putnam | November 22, 2024
Smoke claims are as varied as the fires that cause them. John Putnam examines the characteristics, psychological dimensions, remediation issues, and dispute resolution challenges.
Tech
Implementing Technology? Five Things You'll Need Besides Software
Damon Ranieri | November 22, 2024
To be successful, new technology needs the right people, processes, funding, understanding, and time. Damon Ranieri explains.
Design and Professional Liability
Engineers May Testify on Architect's Conduct
Kenneth Slavens | November 8, 2024
The overlapping expertise of design professionals may permit a professional engineer to testify as to conduct of an architect. Ken Slavens relates the recent case and lessons learned.
Construction Safety
Protect Your Construction Projects and Bottom Line from Water Damage
October 25, 2024
Nationwide explains that the cost of water damage claims is on the rise, and many of these claims can be prevented by implementing a water damage mitigation program.
Construction Safety
Sensors and Technology Can Protect Your Construction Project
October 25, 2024
The risk of water damage on construction sites is significant. Nationwide discusses the value of smart water leak detection systems.
Commercial Property
Tenants' Improvements and Betterments—Important Considerations
Catherine L Trischan | October 25, 2024
Catherine Trischan discusses how to properly protect tenants by understanding what has been done to the rented space, what the lease says, and what insurance tools are available.
Claims Practices
Lying on an Application about Primary Residence Is Grounds for Rescission
Barry Zalma | October 18, 2024
Barry Zalma relates a recent case showing that an insured's intentional misrepresentation can result in no homeowners insurance coverage.
Subcontractor Performance Risk
Closing the Loop—Collaboration in Sustainable Construction
Cheri Hanes | October 18, 2024
Cheri Hanes highlights the challenges, strategies, and benefits associated with working with a diverse range of stakeholders to foster a culture of innovation.
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
The Valuation Impact of Major Hurricanes: A Market Study
Todd Fries | December 6, 2024
Courts and Coverage
Breaking Coverage Case—CGL Insurers Owe Coverage for Sex Trafficking Suits
Jes Alexander | December 6, 2024
Catastrophe Risk Management
Wildfire Smoke Claims: A Hidden Postwildfire Catastrophe
John E Putnam | November 22, 2024
Tech
Implementing Technology? Five Things You'll Need Besides Software
Damon Ranieri | November 22, 2024
Design and Professional Liability
Engineers May Testify on Architect's Conduct
Kenneth Slavens | November 8, 2024
Construction Safety
Protect Your Construction Projects and Bottom Line from Water Damage
October 25, 2024
Commercial Property
Tenants' Improvements and Betterments—Important Considerations
Catherine L Trischan | October 25, 2024
Claims Practices
Lying on an Application about Primary Residence Is Grounds for Rescission
Barry Zalma | October 18, 2024
Subcontractor Performance Risk
Closing the Loop—Collaboration in Sustainable Construction
Cheri Hanes | October 18, 2024
