Expert Commentary

Employment Practices

Second Circuit Applies New Supreme Court Standard for Retaliation Claims

Paul Siegel | May 1, 2010

The Second Circuit provides guidance to employers seeking to comply with state and federal antiretaliation provisions. Paul Siegel explains.

The Corridor Self-Insured Retention

Donald Riggin | May 1, 2010

Also known as a bikini deductible, this little-used alternative risk transfer technique can be a valuable tool. Don Riggin explains.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

The Value of Insurance Customer Relationships or Policies

Jeff Balcombe | May 1, 2010

Jeff Balcombe provides a conceptual framework for valuing customer-related intangible assets.

Environmental

CGL Policy Held To Cover Oil Spill Cleanup Costs

Kent Holland | April 1, 2010

Kent Holland examines a case where the exception to the pollution exclusion makes common law pollution damages covered.

Personal Risk Management

Insuring "Zipcars"

Jack Hungelmann | April 1, 2010

Car-sharing may be good for the environment, but Jack Hungelmann warns it can raise personal auto insurance concerns.

Environmental

An Update on Chinese Drywall Claims

Rodney Taylor | April 1, 2010

Rod Taylor reviews the current status of these claims, examining factors relevant to the cases being heard in federal and state courts.

Courts and Coverage

Correcting Mistakes in Additional Insured Endorsements

Richard Scislowski | April 1, 2010

A New York court holds reformation as the remedy for a scrivener's error.

Property Insurance

Crime—Getting More Out of the Policy

William Austin | April 1, 2010

Crime exposures, forms, triggers, and limits are tricky. William Austin explains how to enhance coverage.

Liability Insurance

The Impaired Property Exclusion

Craig Stanovich | April 1, 2010

Exclusion m. of the CGL policy is routinely cited but often misunderstood. Craig Stanovich illustrates how it applies.

Corporate Fraud Prevention

Five-Step Approach to Fraud Detection: #2 Know the Symptoms of Occurrence

Scott Langlinais | April 1, 2010

In his Five-Step Approach to Fraud Detection, Scott Langlinais provides a template to help firms detect and control fraud.