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Environmental

The US Environmental Liability Insurance Market—Reaching New Frontiers

John Hannah | May 1, 2000

The number and types of environmental insurance markets and products offered has increased dramatically in recent years. This article looks at the trends and events surrounding the market and provides a snapshot of the current environmental insurance marketplace.

Design and Professional Liability

Project-Specific Professional Liability: Who Really Pays for Design Errors?

David Collings | May 1, 2000

David Collings looks at professional liability arising out of project design and construction management services.

Additional Insured Issues

Planning Around the "Other Insurance" Clause in the Subcontractor's Policy

Joseph Postel | April 1, 2000

Joe Postel explains how the Illinois Supreme Court decided that when a general contractor's risk transfer plan is thwarted by the subcontractor's other insurance clause, the general contractor can neutralize the subcontractor's other insurance clause simply by making his own liability insurance 'unavailable.'

Risk and Insurance History

How Umbrella Policies Started Part 2: the First Umbrella Forms

Jim Robertson | April 1, 2000

Jim Robertson discusses developments in blanket liability, other concepts that led to the creation of the first umbrella coverage forms, and the development of the American market for umbrellas after 1957.

Political Risk

The Impact of Political Change and How To Protect Your Business against It

Daniel Wagner | April 1, 2000

Daniel Wagner explains that political risk insurance cannot be a panacea for every conceivable political risk that can confront an international trader or investor, but it can help.

Healthcare Professional Liability Insurance

Long-Term Health Care Professional Liability ... Where Are We Now?

Bonnie Boone | March 31, 2000

Bonnie Boone looks at the current professional liability market for long-term health care, including events leading up to this stage and causes of the problems with this coverage line. In addition, advice is offered for insurers and risk managers interested in this class of business.

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.

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.

Environmental

Hidden Environmental Exposures of the Construction Industry

Jeff Slivka | March 1, 2000

Discover how contractors can navigate and manage environmental risks in the construction industry, avoiding costly liabilities and fostering safer operations.

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.

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