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Captives

Michael R. Mead | October 1, 2011

Captive insurance law and SLIMPACT and NIMA response pose premium taxation dilemma. (IRMI.com article)

Catastrophe Risk Management

Christopher Brophy | October 1, 2011

Construction catastrophes can doom a business. Christopher Brophy explains how builders risk insurance, properly designed, can save the firm.

Claims Practices

Barry Zalma | October 1, 2011

Recent case law shows danger of claims-made commercial general liability insurance policies. Barry Zalma explains.

Liability Insurance

Craig Stanovich | October 1, 2011

While additional insured endorsements serve a valuable purpose, Craig Stanovich warns the coverage provided cannot be assumed.

Insurance Archaeology

Douglas Talley | September 24, 2011

Using standard industry forms and secondary evidence, Doug Talley explains that missing insurance policies can be reconstructed.

Design and Professional Liability

Jeff Slivka | September 3, 2011

Provides insureds with first-party coverage for damages incurred from a design defect discovered during course of construction. (IRMI.com article)

Construction Safety

TJ Lyons | September 1, 2011

Construction accidents from underground risks are many, and most are preventable. (IRMI.com article)

Courts and Coverage

Richard Scislowski | September 1, 2011

Those in the insurance industry often react to certificate bulletins as if they have the force of law. But do they really?

Builders Risk Insurance

Steven Coombs | September 1, 2011

Other insurance' clauses, typically found in insurance policies, are often misunderstood and their impact unknown. Steve Coombs explains.

Property Insurance

William Austin | September 1, 2011

Risk management professionals can overlook electric arcing and mechanical breakdown risks. William Austin explains the insurance coverage basics.