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Design and Professional Liability

Design Liability: The Procurement Phase

May 31, 2023

This new series of articles by American Global explores progressive design build. This first article examines design-build procurement best practices and the measures contractors and designers can take to reduce or mitigate risk of loss.

Additional Insured Issues

High Court Rules Exxon Owed Additional Insured Coverage under Umbrella Policies

Jes Alexander | May 16, 2023

The recent Texas Supreme Court ruling involving Exxon highlights important lessons to craft an effective transfer of risk program regarding additional insured coverage.

Surety

Surety Outlook and Underwriting Changes in Work-in-Progress

May 12, 2023

American Global looks at how the construction industry should combat inflationary pressures by maintaining surety relationships and capacity.

Claims Practices

Mortgagee Has No Right to Insurance Proceeds after Debt Paid

Barry Zalma | May 12, 2023

Barry Zalma relates a case holding that satisfaction of a mortgage eliminates the right of the mortgagee to recover from a homeowners policy.

Workers Compensation Issues

The Pandemic—Lessons Learned

Joe Galusha | April 28, 2023

In a follow up to "Pandemic Decision-Making," Aon provides examples of how organizations faced and overcame workforce challenges posed by COVID-19.

Employee Well-Being

How To Create a Loneliness-Resistant Workplace

Sally Spencer-Thomas | April 21, 2023

We are facing a crisis of loneliness. Sally Spencer-Thomas looks at the problem, its ramifications, and possible solutions.

Subcontractor Performance Risk

Construction and Environmental, Social, and Governance Reporting

Cheri Hanes | April 21, 2023

Cheri Hanes looks at how the industry is already doing an excellent job and needs to continue to do so.

Captives

Captives and Residual Value Insurance

Hale Stewart | April 14, 2023

Hale Stewart relates the seminal case of R.V.I. Guar. Co. v. Commissioner and its importance to captives.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Cyber Security Considerations for Employee Departures

Mark Lanterman | April 7, 2023

Help prevent damages stemming from the insider threat. Mark Lanterman relates steps to mitigate the risk.

Employee Well-Being

Suicide Postvention at Work: What To Do after a Suicide Death

Sally Spencer-Thomas | April 7, 2023

Sally Spencer-Thomas provides advice for supporting those affected by the suicide death.

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