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Construction Safety
Conflict Resolution in the Construction Setting
Peter Furst | April 1, 2012
If anything is true about conflict, it is that it will occur. Peter Furst examines the emotional aspects, sources, and resolution styles.
Environmental
Professional Liability Insurance for Construction Projects
Rodney Taylor | April 1, 2012
Rod Taylor discusses options for insuring claims arising out of the work of design professionals.
Claims Practices
Appraisal Only Determines Loss
Barry Zalma | April 1, 2012
In a case related by Barry Zalma, the misuse of the appraisal system and the need for competent and experienced claims people are highlighted.
Property Insurance
Additions and Extensions of Property Coverage: Not an Alternative to Exposure Identification
William Austin | March 1, 2012
William Austin warns against relying on standard policy sections instead of identifying exposures.
Construction Safety
Playing "What If" to Search Out Construction Hazards
TJ Lyons | March 1, 2012
TJ Lyons advises construction managers and workers to take a new look at their sites and ask what could happen.
Political Risk
Rising Risks for Expatriates
Daniel Wagner | March 1, 2012
For those doing business abroad, the risks faced by their employees there continue to escalate. Daniel Wagner discusses current examples.
Builders Risk Insurance
Builders Risk: Naming of Insureds Reloaded
Steven Coombs | February 1, 2012
Steven Coombs explains the importance of a severability of interest clause or similar provision in a builders risk insurance policy.
Environmental
Homeowners Insurance Excludes Chinese Drywall Damage
Kent Holland | February 1, 2012
Learn how homeowners insurance policies exclude coverage for Chinese drywall damage, as demonstrated by a summary judgment in court.
Captives
Medical Stop-Loss Group Captives
Donald Riggin | February 1, 2012
Don Riggin explains how to cover claims in excess of a company's per-occurrence, and sometimes aggregate, self-insured losses.
Personal Risk Management
Personal Umbrella Insurance 101
Jack Hungelmann | February 1, 2012
Jack Hungelmann answers some basic questions about personal umbrella policies.
Environmental
Professional Liability Insurance for Construction Projects
Rodney Taylor | April 1, 2012
Property Insurance
Additions and Extensions of Property Coverage: Not an Alternative to Exposure Identification
William Austin | March 1, 2012
