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Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Impact of Healthcare Legislation on Health Insurance Companies

Jeff Balcombe | August 1, 2010

Jeff Balcombe says to weigh the potential increase in policyholders against the negative effects of the Affordable Care Act.

Corporate Fraud Prevention

Five-Step Approach to Fraud Detection: #4 Build Audit Programs/Detective Processes to Look for Symptoms

Scott Langlinais | July 17, 2010

In step 4 of his 5-Step Approach to Fraud Detection, Scott Langlinais says to include symptom detection in audit programs.

Builders Risk Insurance

Builders Risk Insurance: "As Their Interests May Appear"

Steven Coombs | July 1, 2010

Steven Coombs makes a strong argument that the clause is unnecessary and serves no useful purpose.

Liability Insurance

The Recall Expense Exclusion—When Your Ship Does Not Come In

Craig Stanovich | July 1, 2010

Craig Stanovich discusses the CGL sistership exclusion, its history and application.

Captives

Captives and Employee Benefits

Michael R. Mead | July 1, 2010

Captives may offer employers a solution for compliance with healthcare reform. Michael Mead explains.

Reinsurance

My Reinsurer Is in Runoff. What Do I Do Now?

Larry Schiffer | June 1, 2010

Larry Schiffer discusses creative solutions being employed by ceding insurers and brokers.

Claims Practices

Insureds and Their Public Adjuster Nephew Punished for Adding to Damage after Legitimate Loss

Barry Zalma | June 1, 2010

In New Jersey, not only does crime not pay, but if caught, you may pay three times the damages. Barry Zalma relates the case.

Corporate Fraud Prevention

Five-Step Approach to Fraud Detection: #3 Be Alert to Symptoms

Scott Langlinais | June 1, 2010

In his 'Five-Step Approach to Fraud Detection,' Scott Langlinais shows how to ferret out collusion.

Liability Insurance

Invisible Ink: The Duty To Defend When There Is No Duty To Defend

Steven Rawls | May 1, 2010

Steven Rawls examines caselaw surrounding the duty to defend uncovered allegations.

Construction Safety

Construction Project Risk Management

Peter Furst | May 1, 2010

Peter Furst reviews the basics of project management the elements, players, and relational model.

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