Expert Commentary

Reinsurance

What's Natural about the Expiration of In-Force Policies When a Reinsurance Contract Terminates?

Larry Schiffer | December 15, 2012

"Natural expiration" relates to the obligation after policy termination. Larry Schiffer explains.

Builders Risk Insurance

Builders Risk: Lessons Learned from a Plant Explosion

Steven Coombs | December 8, 2012

Those who design/implement builders risk insurance programs can learn from court cases. Steven Coombs relates a case and lessons learned.

Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention

Informal Performance Review Best Practices

Mike Poskey | December 1, 2012

Sometimes, guiding an employee to improve takes a little nudge. Mike Poskey provides pointers.

Construction Safety

Ineffective Construction Management Practices and Their Impact on Project Safety

Peter Furst | December 1, 2012

There are many potential sources of error in the project delivery process. Peter Furst reviews some.

Construction Safety

How "Safety Symmetry" Provides Clues to Safe Sites or "Why Is That One Cow Standing?"

TJ Lyons | December 1, 2012

TJ Lyons shows danger areas on construction sites and what to watch out for.

Claims Practices

California Allows Stacking of CGL: a Case of First Impression and Importance

Barry Zalma | December 1, 2012

Barry Zalma relates a California case holding that each insurer must pay its limits for each policy year it had a policy in effect.

Personal Risk Management Services: More Than Just Insurance

Timothy O'Brien | November 9, 2012

There are many personal risk management strategies available to consumers. Timothy O'Brien discusses a few.

Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention

Best Practices in Hiring

Mike Poskey | November 1, 2012

If a job candidate looks good on paper and looks good in the interview, one would naturally assume this candidate would be a good fit for the job. While it sounds logical, it doesn't always work out that way. Mike Poskey reviews.

Nanotechnology

EPA Review Process May Cloud Nanosilver's Future

William Rogers | November 1, 2012

The EPA's nanosilver registration review docket is likely to accelerate the pace of scientific inquiry into the safety of engineered nanomaterials.

Property Insurance

Builders Risk Insurance: Is It Always Necessary?

William Austin | November 1, 2012

William Austin looks at the need for builders risk insurance.