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Reinsurance

Larry Schiffer | September 1, 2022

Larry Schiffer examines privity and the legal and statutory exceptions that allow direct rights of action against reinsurers.

Claims Practices

Barry Zalma | August 5, 2022

An assignment of claim against insurers after insureds sign a release is worthless. Barry Zalma relates the case.

Subcontractor Performance Risk

Cheri Hanes | August 5, 2022

Many contractors have been on hold when it comes to sustainable construction. Cheri Hanes offers support for your journey to a greener future.

Communication

Stokes McIntyre | July 29, 2022

Stokes McIntyre looks at ways to increase productivity on the construction jobsite.

Current Trends and Issues

Tim Ryles | July 29, 2022

Introducing the wrong statistical technique can skew auto valuation. Tim Ryles explains.

Liability Insurance

Craig Stanovich | July 22, 2022

Craig Stanovich relates a recent Massachusetts case that appears to restrict named insured coverage.

Construction Safety

Peter Furst | July 22, 2022

Peter Furst explains why only safe work practices must be acceptable to construction supervisors and their organizations.

Intellectual Property

Sanford Warren | July 22, 2022

Sanford Warren warns of the importance of maintaining and protecting underlying trademarks and brands.

Construction Safety

TJ Lyons | July 21, 2022

TJ Lyons relates information and advice learned at a recent conference and provides tips for ways to combat this epidemic.

Courts and Coverage

David Knapp | July 15, 2022

Recent decisions address whether a policy exclusion bars coverage. David Knapp relates the cases and issues.