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Maritime Law

Admiralty Jurisdiction: A Challenge for Even the Seasoned Practitioner

Michael Orlando | May 1, 2001

Determining whether admiralty jurisdiction exists over a particular claim can prove extremely challenging, even for those well versed in admiralty law. This article examines the history, landmark cases, and how to determine where the baseline exists on a coastal state.

Construction Defect Coverage

Back to the Exclusions—The "Subcontractor" Exception

Patrick Wielinski | May 1, 2001

Explore the intricacies of the "your work" exclusion and its "subcontractor" exception within CGL policies, and understand their impact on construction defect cases.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Coverage: Are You Naked?

Sanford Warren | May 1, 2001

Discover strategies to safeguard your company against the financial risks of intellectual property litigation and ensure robust legal protection.

Liability Insurance

Insurance Coverage Disputes and Society's Problems

Jill Berkeley | May 1, 2001

Unfortunately, insurance coverage disputes mirror casualty and liability losses throughout the world. This article examines recent litigation involving insurance coverage disputes and violent crimes and sexual assaults.

Surety

Proactive Surety Claims Handling

Marilyn Klinger | April 1, 2001

In recent years, sureties have begun more proactive claims handling. This article explains how sureties can work with the project owner, prime contractor, bond producer, underwriter, and claims personnel so that all can be in a win-win situation after a claim.

Construction Safety

Safety Incentive Programs: A Critical Assessment

Ron Prichard | April 1, 2001

A majority of US businesses use some sort of safety incentive. Nevertheless, the debate continues as to their effectiveness. Learn how such programs are designed, their pros and cons, caveats to implementation, and possible alternatives.

Risk Management Technology

Information Systems: Which Type Is Right for Your Organization?

Anita Schoenfeld | April 1, 2001

Buying a new risk management system is difficult considering all the different applications and alternatives. Learn what types of systems are available and how they can respond to your organization's needs.

Drafting and Interpreting Policies

Detecting Uncertainty in the Meaning of Insurance Policy Wording

Kenneth Wollner | April 1, 2001

In this article, the author explains four reasons why courts find the meaning of contract language uncertain— ambiguity, vagueness, absurdity, and obscurity—and the importance of detecting and clarifying uncertainties in contract language.

Environmental

Introduction to ISO 14001

Jeff Slivka | April 1, 2001

With the growth of the global economy, public awareness of differences between nations' environmental programs spurred the development of an international standard for environmental sensitivity. This article examines the ISO 14001 standard, certification, and scheduled revisions.

Risk Financing Info

Commodity Price Insurance and FAS 133

Brent Clark | March 1, 2001

Brent Clark discusses how the new Financial Accounting Standard (FAS 133) affects the accounting treatment between derivatives and insurance when the risk is a CPR and how new alternative risk financing products may develop as a result.

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