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Environmental

Kent Holland | December 11, 2010

Insureds get the coverage they bargained for, according to this case as related by Kent Holland Jr.

Captives

Donald J Riggin | December 4, 2010

Excess surplus is not always a good thing, per Don Riggin, as it represents underemployed capital for a very unlikely event.

Terrorism Risk Management and Insurance

James W Macdonald | December 1, 2010

As we approach the final years of TRIPRA, James Macdonald says the government would be wise to consider some fresh ideas.

Market Practices

Peter Polstein | December 1, 2010

Pete Polstein stresses the importance of claims administration.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Jeff Balcombe | December 1, 2010

Economic and political factors affect this market. Jeff Balcombe elaborates.

Construction Safety

Peter Furst | December 1, 2010

Peter Furst says management must move away from command and control, and instead foster trust, empower workers, and lead.

Reinsurance

Larry Schiffer | December 1, 2010

To stem the effect of inflation on long-tail claims under excess-of-loss reinsurance, Larry Schiffer says consider an index clause.

Builders Risk Insurance

Steven Coombs | December 1, 2010

While owners typically secure and maintain the required builders risk insurance, Steven Coombs asks whether that's the best alternative.

Environmental

Kent Holland | November 1, 2010

A court rules no coverage where an anti-concurrent causation clause exists. Kent Holland explains.

Current Trends and Issues

Tim Ryles | November 1, 2010

Tim Ryles provides a framework for assessing the conduct of vendors that provide claims services to insurers.