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Reinsurance

Captives, Pools, and Reinsurance—Oh My!

Larry Schiffer | April 7, 2023

Larry Schiffer discusses the issues arising from reinsurance coverage provided by third-party reinsurers to these entities.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Property Insurers Face Unprecedented Challenges

Todd Fries | March 24, 2023

Todd Fries looks at the effects of war, inflation, supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages on the property market.

Design and Professional Liability

Reporting CPrL Claims and Achieving Successful Outcomes

Jeff Slivka | March 17, 2023

Jeff Slivka explains the importance of being well-versed in these policies to avoid having claim denials and inadvertently forfeiting restitution rights.

Construction Quality

Improving Construction Operational Systems

Peter Furst | March 15, 2023

To ensure operational excellence, construction companies need to improve their project delivery system processes, procedures, and practices. Peter Furst explains.

Leadership at All Levels

Changing Landscape for Women in Construction

Tricia Kagerer | March 10, 2023

Tricia Kagerer and Taylor Mathews look at how the construction industry is changing as respects women in the industry.

Employee Well-Being

Why and How To Improve Psychological Safety in the Workplace

Sally Spencer-Thomas | March 3, 2023

Sally Spencer-Thomas defines psychological safety and explains why it matters and ways to improve it.

Surety

International Surety Bonds

February 3, 2023

It's important to obtain local knowledge about each surety market. American Global provides some advice.

Subcontractor Performance Risk

Recruiting and Training the Construction Workforce of Tomorrow

Cheri Hanes | February 3, 2023

Look beyond traditional hiring methods to find and keep new workers. Cheri Hanes explains.

Additional Insured Issues

Courts Rule on Additional Insured Endorsements and Vicarious Liability

Gregory Podolak | February 3, 2023

Greg Podolak relates the decisions.

Workers Compensation Issues

20 Workers Comp Issues To Watch in 2023

Kimberly George | January 27, 2023

Mark Walls and Kimberly George examine problem areas to monitor in 2023.

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