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Maritime Law

Significant Narrowing of Rule B Attachments

Michael Orlando | November 1, 2009

A recent maritime case by the Second Circuit brings much needed common sense back into Rule B attachments, per Michael Orlando.

Liability Insurance

The Duty to Defend: the Four(ish) Corners Rule

Steven Rawls | November 1, 2009

The actual, not alleged, facts of a case play an important role in determining an insurer's defense obligation, per Steve Rawls.

Construction Quality

Getting a Grip on Quality in the Constructed Project: Defining Quality

Ron Prichard | October 17, 2009

Delivery of quality results in line with expectations is key to a successful project. Dr. Ron Prichard relates the importance of defining quality pre-project.

Risk Mgmt. and Ins. Higher Education Scene

Risk Management/Insurance Intern Preparation

Brenda Powell Wells | October 17, 2009

Brenda Wells urges you to determine what interns will do and how you'll manage them beforehand.

Courts and Coverage

Coverage Triggers and Duty-To-Defend Dilemmas

Brent Cooper | October 1, 2009

The adoption of the actual injury rule in Texas creates issues with respect to the duty to defend, per Brent Cooper.

Captives

Claims and the Captive

Michael R. Mead | October 1, 2009

Can a captive deny its owner's claim? Certainly, per Michael Mead, and risk managers need to be prepared.

Continuous Performance Improvement

Deming's Deadly Diseases: Obstacles To Avoid So Deming's 14 Points Will Work for You

John Pryor | October 1, 2009

John Pryor lists obstacles to avoid so that Dr. W. Edwards Deming's theory of management will work for you.

Current Trends and Issues

Underwriting and Claims: Time to Become Friends?

Tim Ryles | October 1, 2009

Citing commentary and legal developments, Dr. Tim Ryles says the failure to coordinate between underwriting and claims increases risk.

Construction Defect Coverage

CGL Exclusions May Impact Coverage for Occurrences Involving Defective Work

Patrick Wielinski | October 1, 2009

Pat Wielinski relates a case finding no coverage for claims solely for economic loss due to faulty workmanship.

Personal Lines Claims

"Green" Building Claim Implications

Elise Farnham | October 1, 2009

Green construction has significance for loss adjusters even when their insurer does not issue green policies. Elise Farnham explains.

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