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Reinsurance

When Errors Occur in a Reinsurance Relationship

Larry Schiffer | December 1, 2002

Larry Schiffer examines the errors and omissions clause in reinsurance policies, including its history, proper drafting, use and misuse, and court interpretations.

Terrorism Risk Management and Insurance

The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002

Jeffrey Woodward | December 1, 2002

Understand the key aspects of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 and how it impacts property and casualty insurance policies in the United States.

Design and Professional Liability

Copyright Infringement of Design Documents

Kent Holland | November 16, 2002

Using a recent case as an example, Kent Holland discusses the importance of preserving the copyright interest of the architect's design documents.

Time Element

Business Interruption—What Does "Suspension" Mean?

Douglas Berry | November 1, 2002

Doug Berry examines the conflicting court opinions regarding the meaning of "suspension" when a claim for business interruption based on a partial closing is denied.

Surety

Corporate Execution of Surety Indemnity Agreements

Marilyn Klinger | November 1, 2002

Marilyn Klinger discusses the requisites for corporate execution of surety indemnity agreements which are now back in vogue due to the hard market.

Eradicating Sales Call Reluctance

Appearance Is Everything

Frank Lee | November 1, 2002

In this article on Sales Call Reluctance, Frank Lee describes the Hyperpro and the obsession this person has with the appearance of success.

Construction Safety

The Value of Safety

Ron Prichard | November 1, 2002

In a continuing series on construction safety, Ron Prichard discusses why safety deserves placement in an organization as a value, and some of the obstacles to be overcome.

Employment Practices

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002: Expanded Whistleblower Protection

Paul Siegel | November 1, 2002

Paul Siegel discusses the employment-related provisions, procedures, and implications of the recently enacted "whistleblower" act, which became law July 30.

Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability

Non-Practicing Extensions in Professional Liability Insurance Policies

Robert Bregman | November 1, 2002

Liability claims can be made against insureds even after they cease to practice their professions. Robert Bregman discusses the importance of non-practicing extensions in professional liability insurance policies.