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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.

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.

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.

Workers Compensation Issues

Changing Information Technology—Part 1

Martin McGavin | November 1, 2002

In the first of two articles, Martin McGavin examines new risk management information technology and illustrates its advantages.

Captives

Actuarial Projections and the Captive

Michael R. Mead | November 1, 2002

Actuaries are crucial to the formation and success of captives. Michael Mead discusses the role of the actuary in understanding claims, establishing premiums, and projecting profits.

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.

Design and Professional Liability

Design Disclaimers and Implied Warranties

Kenneth Slavens | November 1, 2002

Citing a recent case, Ken Slavens discusses the importance of precise language used in disclaimers that are part of design packages.

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.

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