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Political Risk

Russia in 2000: the Implications of Political Change in the New Millennium

Daniel Wagner | March 1, 2000

The implications of political change in Russia in the coming decade are profound, and the stakes are high. Daniel Wagner examines the political climate in Russia as a new president takes power.

Construction Defect Coverage

The Changing Landscape of Coverage Disputes over Defective Work Claims

Patrick Wielinski | March 1, 2000

Patrick Wielinski reviews the move away from using the traditional property damage exclusions as a basis to deny coverage for defective work claims to using the definitions of "occurrence" and "property damage," together with the insuring agreement.

Liability Insurance

The 1999 CGL Insuring Agreement: ISO's "Montrose Endorsement"

Jeffrey Woodward | March 1, 2000

Discover how the 1999 CGL insuring agreement and ISO's "Montrose Endorsement" impact coverage in light of "known loss" issues and judicial developments.

Property Insurance

Commercial Property Claims Handling: the Roles of the Claims Specialists

Linda Robinson | March 1, 2000

Discover how claims specialists play a pivotal role in commercial property claims handling and the unique services they provide to insurers and insureds.

Reinsurance

Reinsurance Matters

Larry Schiffer | March 1, 2000

The quality of the reinsurance security purchased by the direct insurer is what helps to ensure that losses will be paid. Larry Schiffer looks at the reinsurance function, relationship, claims services, and fronting arrangements.

Workers Compensation Issues

A Review of the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act

Christine Fuge | March 1, 2000

Explore the intricacies of the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act and understand its impact on maritime employment and insurance coverage.