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Political Risk

The Implications of Recurring Terrorism for Business

Daniel Wagner | May 1, 2004

In a discussion of the spread of terrorism, Daniel Wagner explains why it is crucial for governments and businesses to coordinate a definitive approach to creating a more secure environment.

Security

When Was the Last Time Your Organization Had a Security Checkup?

David Nicastro | May 1, 2004

David Nicastro explains the importance of periodically evaluating your firm's physical security exposure and how to properly build and maintain a good security program.

Claims Practices

The Ethical Dilemma Caused by Fighting Fraud

Barry Zalma | April 10, 2004

Barry Zalma discusses the obligation to and dangers of reporting suspected fraud.

Liability Insurance

The 2004 ISO CGL Policy

Jeffrey Woodward | April 1, 2004

Discover the key changes in the 2004 ISO CGL Policy revision and understand how they impact commercial general liability insurance.

Design and Professional Liability

Standards Needed for Mold Exposure, Testing, and Remediation

Kent Holland | April 1, 2004

Richard Zarandona and Kent Holland discuss the mold litigation explosion, defective construction as the alleged cause of mold growth, the health effects, and the need for standards.

Mediation

The Mediators' Role: Tackling the Illusion of Objectivity

Jeff Kichaven | April 1, 2004

In this article, Jeff Kichaven looks at how mediators can tackle their illusion of objectivity and stay neutral during the mediation process, using psychological studies for guidance.

Internal Controls

Embedded Risk Management: The Auditors' Contribution

Matthew Leitch | April 1, 2004

While most people agree that embedded risk management sounds good, few know how to achieve it. Matthew Leitch provides tips on how it can be accomplished, along with examples.

Personal Risk Management

Managing the Nanny Risk

Jack Hungelmann | April 1, 2004

In this personal risk management column, Jack Hungelmann looks at the exposure created by the hiring of a nanny rather than using a nanny service, and offers possible solutions.

Employment Practices

Time To Reevaluate Employee Bonus and Incentive Plans?

Paul Siegel | April 1, 2004

Paul Siegel and Jennifer Shaw discuss why firms need to review their compensation plans due to a recent court ruling that those based on store sales and profitability goals violate California law.

Reinsurance

Follow-the-Fortunes Updated

Larry Schiffer | April 1, 2004

In an update of a 2001 article, Larry Schiffer examines how some new reinsurance cases have interpreted the follow-the-fortunes doctrine in environmental and asbestos contexts.

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