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Maritime Law

Strict Construction of Master Service Agreements in an Oilfield/Maritime Context

Michael Orlando | August 1, 2013

The Fifth Circuit holds that the additional insured and primary insurance requirements in the MSA do not apply to self-insurance. Michael Orlando relates the case.

Construction Liability Insurance

2013 ISO Additional Insured Endorsements: Putting the Changes into Context for the Construction Industry

Mark Bell | August 1, 2013

Mark Bell discusses the 2013 revisions, putting the changes into context for the construction industry.

Risk Management: A Systemic Approach

Reversing Risk Roles

Vernon Grose | July 20, 2013

Instead of being an adversary to line managers, Dr. Vernon Grose suggests that risk managers assume a radically different role as a resource.

Courts and Coverage

Named Driver Policies

Brent Cooper | July 1, 2013

Brent Cooper discusses "named driver" policies that limit the auto coverage afforded to only those drivers identified in the policy.

Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention

The Emotional Intelligence Competencies Top Salespeople Share

Mike Poskey | July 1, 2013

Mike Poskey describes attributes of a successful sales force.

Political Risk

Rising Political and Social Risks in Europe

Daniel Wagner | July 1, 2013

Lawmakers must look beyond short-term fiscal concerns and address long-term political and social demons, per Daniel Wagner.

Personal Lines Claims

Evaluating Bodily Injury Claims—The Effects of Traumatic Injuries

Elise Farnham | July 1, 2013

Elise Farnham explains the importance of psychosomatic medicine and the impact of emotions on the healing process.

Design and Professional Liability

Constructing Professional Liability Insurance Requirements for Design-Build Projects

Jeff Slivka | June 8, 2013

Jeff Slivka asks: what do you want to accomplish when requiring professional liability insurance for your design-build project?

Personal Lines Claims

Evaluating Bodily Injury Claims: Consideration Based on the Type of Injury—Fractures

Elise Farnham | June 1, 2013

Assess the extent of injury, health of the injured party, and potential for permanent disability, per Elise Farnham.

Reinsurance

Reinsurance and Emerging Risks

Larry Schiffer | June 1, 2013

Larry Schiffer explains the danger of future unexpected exposures to the industry and reinsurers in particular.

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