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Political Risk

Defining "Political Risk"

Daniel Wagner | October 1, 2000

Political risks in international business, stemming from government actions and political instability, can affect a firm's value. Effective management involves assessing firm-specific and country-level risks, building strong local relationships, and using tools like political risk insurance. Daniel Wagner discusses.

Healthcare Professional Liability Insurance

Basic Issues in Your Hospital Professional Liability Form

Bonnie Boone | September 30, 2000

Renewing or moving a hospital professional liability insurance program is a complex process. Bonnie Boone explains.

Property Insurance

The New ISO Commercial Crime Program Hits the Streets

Linda Robinson | September 1, 2000

The joint ISO/SAA commercial crime program was replaced with separate ISO and SAA programs. This article summarizes the new ISO crime program, focusing on key differences between the old ISO/SAA forms and the new 2000 edition ISO commercial crime forms.

Reinsurance

Adventures in Contract Wording: The Effect of Ambiguous Reinsurance Contract Language

Larry Schiffer | September 1, 2000

This article examines some of the problems that can occur because of imprecise reinsurance contract language and what can be done to avoid this scenario.

Property Insurance

"Physical Damage" in the First-Party Property Policy—A New Definition Coming?

Douglas Berry | September 1, 2000

Does "physical damage" now include "loss of use and functionality"? A recent federal court ruled that it does. Read about the decision and learn how it could give new meaning to all aspects of property insurance.

Design and Professional Liability

AIA Standard Form Is an Acceptable "Allocation of Risk" between "Sophisticated Business Actors"

Kenneth Slavens | September 1, 2000

The Fourth Circuit court has ruled the accrual provision in AIA 11.3 to be enforceable. The court held that the clause, which determines when the statute of limitations begins to run, is not against public policy. Ken Slavens discusses.

Environmental

Lenders and Environmental Liability

John Hannah | September 1, 2000

Unknown environmental problems are a far greater source of loss to lenders than fire, vandalism, theft, or title risks. This article examines the importance of environmental liability for all financial institutions and investors that hold or invest in loans where real estate is used as collateral

Workers Compensation Issues

Jurisdiction in Workers Compensation Cases

Jim Pocius | September 1, 2000

When it comes to workers compensation benefits, some states are much more generous than others. Learn how jurisdiction is determined, what problems can arise when more than one state is involved, and risk management tips for saving time and money.

Risk Management Technology

Risk Management for Your Website

Anita Schoenfeld | September 1, 2000

The key to determining how to approach your exposure to risk associated with Internet websites ultimately lies with a thorough risk analysis. If your risk analysis proves that certain threats to your websites can prove costly to your business, it may make sense to take action to limit your exposure.

Design and Professional Liability

Insurance for Architect- and Engineer-Led Design-Build Projects

David H Collings | August 1, 2000

This article reviews the liability insurance typically purchased by architects and engineers, and examines how well it works in design-build settings.

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