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Construction Safety
The Cost of Safety
Ron Prichard | October 1, 2002
Setting an organization up to track safety costs can be a complicated and time-consuming process. Ron Prichard examines some ways to approach the task.
Employment Practices
Managing RIFs during Tough Economic Times
Paul Siegel | October 1, 2002
Paul Siegel presents guidelines for how employers can implement a reduction in workforce and avoid potential employment law challenges.
Construction Defect Coverage
Even More on Defective Work as an "Occurrence"
Patrick Wielinski | October 1, 2002
Pat Wielinski explains how a recent Texas Supreme Court case may finally put to rest the question of whether the CGL policy provides coverage for the defective work of others despite the definition of occurrence.
Reinsurance
Late Notice in Reinsurance Claims: Does Prejudice Matter?
Larry Schiffer | September 1, 2002
The law of late notice in reinsurance varies from state to state. Here, Larry Schiffer briefly explores the late notice defense to payment under a reinsurance contract.
Maritime Law
OSHA Takes a Dip in the Sea
Michael Orlando | August 17, 2002
Mike Orlando discusses a recent Supreme Court ruling expanding OSHA's jurisdiction to uninspected drilling barges, which must now comply with both Coast Guard and the more stringent OSHA safety and health regulations.
Construction Liability Insurance
Insuring Design-Build Risks
Ann Hickman | August 1, 2002
Taking on responsibility for design in addition to construction entails many new risks. This article examines the potential liabilities facing design-builders and how they can be handled. Also see IRMI's new book by the most knowledgeable practitioners in the industry, Design-Build Risk and Insurance, which offers you their insight in one handy, well-organized guide.
Liability Insurance
Duty To Defend in the CGL Policy
Craig Stanovich | August 1, 2002
Craig Stanovich explains in a clear, concise, and understandable way how the duty to defend provision works in the CGL policy.
Time Element
The Shackleton Approach: Effective Leadership throughout the Claims Process
Daniel Torpey | August 1, 2002
Daniel Torpey relates leadership lessons from a historical figure and an executive facing disaster in discussing the complexities of large insurance claims and the importance of good leadership to effect smooth settlement.
Captives
Choosing the Right Captive Domicile
Michael R. Mead | August 1, 2002
In this article, Michael Mead discusses captive domiciles, their importance and what factors to consider when selecting one.
Writing Tips for Insurance Professionals
How To Organize Information
Gary Blake | August 1, 2002
Gary Blake provides writing tips for today's business professional, explaining how to properly organize information by writing with the reader in mind.
Construction Defect Coverage
Even More on Defective Work as an "Occurrence"
Patrick Wielinski | October 1, 2002
Reinsurance
Late Notice in Reinsurance Claims: Does Prejudice Matter?
Larry Schiffer | September 1, 2002
Time Element
The Shackleton Approach: Effective Leadership throughout the Claims Process
Daniel Torpey | August 1, 2002
