Expert Commentary

Reinsurance

The "Secret" World of Reinsurance

Larry Schiffer | March 1, 2015

Is confidentiality preserved when going into court to confirm an arbitration award? Larry Schiffer discusses the issues.

Environmental

State Supreme Court Changes the Game on Pollution Exclusions and Environmental Insurance

David Dybdahl | March 1, 2015

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has muddied contaminated waters, so to speak. Dave Dybdahl relates the cases and their implications.

Additional Insured Issues

Today's Additional Insured Endorsements: Revisiting the Impact of ISO Form Changes

Gregory Podolak | March 1, 2015

Gregory Podolak examines ISO's 2013 updates to automatic additional insured forms.

Use Content To Serve Consumers as an Expert Resource

Timothy O'Brien | February 6, 2015

Tim O'Brien offers helpful information to better understand a variety of personal risks and enable risk advisers to provide a differentiated and more valuable client experience.

Construction Safety

Applying Systems Thinking to Safe Operations

Peter Furst | February 1, 2015

Focusing on construction worker training is one way to eliminate losses Peter Furst advocates focusing on the systems instead.

Builders Risk Insurance

Builders Risk: Tunnels and Underground Projects

Steven Coombs | February 1, 2015

Steve Coombs explains why builders risk insurance involving underground work is one of the most difficult types of projects to underwrite.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Earn-Outs in Insurance Industry Merger and Acquisition Transactions

Jeff Balcombe | February 1, 2015

Earn-outs can benefit both buyers and sellers. Jeff Balcombe provides the details.

Disability and Disability Insurance

Is Extreme Productivity the New Normal?

Marcia Carruthers | January 31, 2015

Many firms seek to squeeze more productivity out of fewer workers. Marcia Carruthers explains how this can backfire.

Design and Professional Liability

Who Can Opine on the Design Professional's Standard of Care?

Kenneth Slavens | January 31, 2015

What makes one an expert? Ken Slavens looks at a recent New Jersey case that examines the like-licensed requirement.

Insurance Agent E and O

Independent Agents: Pay Special Attention to Your "Special Relationship" Clients

Brent Winans | January 17, 2015

Brent Winans provides a general overview of the duties of insurance agents as established by state laws.