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Claims Practices

Barry Zalma | August 1, 2007

An Illinois decision requiring experts to be licensed in the state before testifying could be problematic. Barry Zalma explains.

Intellectual Property

Sanford Warren | August 1, 2007

Sanford Warren examines the patent as a legal mechanism to protect innovation, especially novel business practices.

Design and Professional Liability

Jeff Slivka | August 1, 2007

Jeff Slivka examines the marketplace, the trends, and the various forms of coverage available this year.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Jeff Balcombe | August 1, 2007

Jeff Balcombe discusses factors that influence value: growth, profitability, customer relationships, and company-specific risks.

Captives

Michael R. Mead | August 1, 2007

Michael Mead says the prudent captive owner will address the collateral issue early in the formation and often throughout the life of the captive.

Surety

Marilyn Klinger | August 1, 2007

In this ongoing series, Marilyn Klinger discusses the surety problem of penal sum increases with change orders.

Liability Insurance

Craig Stanovich | July 1, 2007

Craig Stanovich explains the meaning of "insured contract" and how the term fits into the CGL policy.

Corporate Fraud Prevention

Scott Langlinais | July 1, 2007

A company can employ many tactics to fight fraud, but one person can undermine it. Scott Langlinais explains.

Internal Controls

Matthew Leitch | July 1, 2007

Matthew Leitch tells how cutting out "key" controls can reduce SOx cost, and regulators have provided some reasons for doing it.

Courts and Coverage

Brent Cooper | July 1, 2007

Brent Cooper and Dana Harbin discuss cases in several jurisdictions where the surface water exclusion has been ruled inapplicable.