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Catastrophe Risk Management

Managing Extreme Wind (Hurricane) Losses

Nathan Gould | March 1, 2004

Dr. Nathan Gould discusses extreme wind hazards, historical loss exposure, and a methodical engineered approach to effectively manage/reduce wind losses.

Mediation

Insurance Bad Faith and Mediation Confidentiality: Critical Policies on a Collision Course

Jeff Kichaven | March 1, 2004

Do mediation confidentiality statutes permit insurer bad faith? Are mediation confidences protected in related lawsuits? Jeff Kichaven examines these questions and dilemmas.

Courts and Coverage

Subrogation Rights against Personal Auto Uninsured Motorists Coverage

Brent Cooper | March 1, 2004

Understand the intricacies of subrogation rights against personal auto uninsured motorists coverage and how they impact workers compensation claims.

Personal Risk Management

Personal Risk Management: An Overview

Jack Hungelmann | March 1, 2004

In this new personal lines column, Insurance for Dummies author Jack Hungelmann outlines 16 commitments agents should make to provide quality services to their clients.

Workplace Violence Prevention

Domestic Violence in the Workplace: A Continuing Danger

James Madero | March 1, 2004

Domestic violence has been spilling over into the workplace at an alarming rate Dr James Madero discusses the national tragedy and provides a necessary response.

Continuous Performance Improvement

Deming's Point #1 as Applied to the Insurance Industry

John Pryor | March 1, 2004

Create constancy of purpose for improvement of product and service. John Pryor discusses this W. Edwards Deming principle along with real-world examples.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Protecting Your Employees from Identity Theft

Gary Clayton | February 14, 2004

Theft of information by employees is the top cause of identity fraud. Conducting an audit of how personnel information is stored and used can reveal gaps in controls. Gary Clayton explains.

Intellectual Property

Avoiding Willful Infringement in Intellectual Property Litigation—Part 1

Sanford Warren | February 1, 2004

Learn how to navigate the complexities of intellectual property litigation and avoid willful infringement with this comprehensive 3-part guide from Sanford Warren and Jack Richards.

Continuous Performance Improvement

Deming Disciples—Our Industry's Real Leaders?

John Pryor | February 1, 2004

John Pryor examines the leadership principles espoused by W. Edwards Deming and their application for the insurance industry.

Maritime Law

Circuit Split Widens over Exculpatory Clauses in Maritime Contracts

Michael Orlando | February 1, 2004

Michael Orlando explains how a recent Eighth Circuit decision involving a fire at a marina highlights and widens the current split among federal circuits over the enforceability of "red-letter" clauses.

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