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Construction Safety

Employee Attitudes and Accidents

Peter Furst | December 4, 2015

While organizations expect their workers to perform in a safe manner, Peter Furst explains why they may not.

Additional Insured Issues

Misapplication of the Employers Liability Exclusion in CGL Policies: Precluding Coverage for Nonemployer Insureds (Part 2)

Gregory Podolak | December 4, 2015

Coverage often turns on a single word. Gregory Podolak relates two recent New York cases.

Builders Risk Insurance

Builders Risk: Needed Changes to AIA General Conditions

Steven Coombs | November 20, 2015

Steven Coombs outlines his recommended changes for the next revision of AIA model construction contracts.

Captives

Self-Insuring Directors and Officers Liability: Commercial Insurance versus Indemnification Trust

Donald Riggin | November 20, 2015

Donald Riggin compares D&O insurance procured in the commercial markets and the use of an indemnification trust.

Corporate Aviation

The IRS, FAA, and Aircraft Liability—Whack a Mole*

Adam Webster | November 6, 2015

The regulatory and risk management considerations are challenging. Adam Webster explains.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Trends in the Valuation of Health Insurers: 2015

Jeff Balcombe | November 6, 2015

Jeff Balcombe considers how current economic, demographic, regulatory, and market trends will impact the value of health insurance companies.

Courts and Coverage

Accrual of Interest under Texas Prompt Payment of Claims Act

Brent Cooper | October 30, 2015

Brent Cooper relates a case holding that statutory interest applies to insurer that is not in compliance with Act deadlines.

Wrap-Up Programs

Wrap-Up Update—New York

Richard Resnick | October 30, 2015

Rich Resnick discusses the history and challenges of insuring large construction projects in the Big Apple.

Construction Quality

Construction Quality Management

Peter Furst | October 23, 2015

A robust quality management program is critical to the overall success of a construction project. Peter Furst provides the basics.

Property Insurance

Appraisal and Suit Limitations

Jay Levin | October 23, 2015

Jay Levin relates a recent ruling where a request for reference for arbitration did not toll the relevant statute of limitations.