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Reinsurance

When Errors Occur in a Reinsurance Relationship

Larry Schiffer | December 1, 2002

Larry Schiffer examines the errors and omissions clause in reinsurance policies, including its history, proper drafting, use and misuse, and court interpretations.

Terrorism Risk Management and Insurance

The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002

Jeffrey Woodward | December 1, 2002

Understand the key aspects of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 and how it impacts property and casualty insurance policies in the United States.

Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability

Insurance for A-Side D&O Exposures after Enron—A Riskier Proposition?

John Black | December 1, 2002

In today's difficult legal and economic climate, has pure directors and officers liability coverage become a riskier proposition? New Expert Commentator John E. Black Jr. examines the issues.

Environmental

Environmental Insurance Changes the Game for Commercial Lenders

Alan Bressler | December 1, 2002

Environmental insurance not only protects the lender's interests but helps facilitate the commercial loan process. Alan Bressler and Dan Peltz explain.

Market Practices

Insurance Coverage Specifications in the Hard Market

Peter Polstein | December 1, 2002

It's important to cover all the potential areas of loss your firm faces, even if insurance is not available or affordable. Peter Polstein reviews coverage extensions you should consider.

Equipment Theft Prevention

Using Information To Fight Equipment Thieves—Part 3

David Shillingford | December 1, 2002

In his continuing series on heavy equipment theft, David Shillingford considers ways in which information can be used to fight crime.

Design and Professional Liability

Copyright Infringement of Design Documents

Kent Holland | November 16, 2002

Using a recent case as an example, Kent Holland discusses the importance of preserving the copyright interest of the architect's design documents.

Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability

Non-Practicing Extensions in Professional Liability Insurance Policies

Robert Bregman | November 1, 2002

Liability claims can be made against insureds even after they cease to practice their professions. Robert Bregman discusses the importance of non-practicing extensions in professional liability insurance policies.

Workers Compensation Issues

Changing Information Technology—Part 1

Martin McGavin | November 1, 2002

In the first of two articles, Martin McGavin examines new risk management information technology and illustrates its advantages.

Captives

Actuarial Projections and the Captive

Michael R. Mead | November 1, 2002

Actuaries are crucial to the formation and success of captives. Michael Mead discusses the role of the actuary in understanding claims, establishing premiums, and projecting profits.

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