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Captives

Agency Captives Revisited

Michael R. Mead | July 1, 2009

Michael Mead explains the strong reasons to consider establishing an agency captive and the hazards to avoid.

Mediation

When Is the Right Time To Mediate?

Jeff Kichaven | June 1, 2009

Jeff Kichaven looks at the when, why, and how of mediation.

Construction Safety

Construction Injury Prevention through Design

Peter G Furst | June 1, 2009

Peter Furst addresses the building process and the risks faced by construction workers, focusing on the owners' and designers' roles.

Personal Risk Management

Health Insurance Advice for the Newly Laid Off

Jack Hungelmann | June 1, 2009

Jack Hungelmann outlines the new COBRA subsidy program and Q A for those scrambling to insure their families.

Construction Safety

Construction Risk Management in a Hard Economy: The Treasures

TJ Lyons | June 1, 2009

Economic downturns greatly affect construction. TJ Lyons shows how to use it to your advantage.

Reinsurance

Third-Party Guarantees of Reinsurance Obligations: I Guarantee It!

Larry Schiffer | June 1, 2009

Typically, reinsurance arrangements do not require security to obtain performance, but in this economic downturn, many ceding insurers are. Larry Schiffer explains.

Design and Professional Liability

Understanding Contractor's Protective Insurance

Jeff Slivka | June 1, 2009

Jeff Slivka explains why firms involved extensively in design/build efforts may need CPPI.

Design and Professional Liability

The 2007 AIA Document: Changes in Formal Dispute Resolution

Kenneth Slavens | May 16, 2009

A new process allows the contracting parties to choose the dispute resolution method to be used. Ken Slavens explains.

Time Element

Business Income Losses—A Three Column Approach

Paul Haynes | May 1, 2009

Paul Haynes explains that, when assessing business interruption claims, consider net losses incurred prior to the loss.

Environmental

No Coverage in Homeowner's Policy for Mold Damage from Water Pipe Leak

Kent Holland | May 1, 2009

Kent Holland shows how the issue of whether the mold exclusion is ambiguous continues to be litigated with surprisingly different results.

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