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Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Todd Fries | March 13, 2020

Todd Fries discusses the challenges facing energy insurers (e.g., coronavirus, under current market conditions).

Construction Quality

Peter Furst | March 6, 2020

Cost of Quality in Commercial Construction—Peter Furst explains the costs of active engagement in quality performance.

Personal Risk Management

Kurt Thoennessen | March 6, 2020

Second Home Risk Management Strategies—Insuring a second house can be challenging. Kurt Thoennessen explains and provides risk management tips.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Mark Lanterman | March 6, 2020

Mark Lanterman suggests strategies that can bolster an organization's ability to continue after an attack.

Defense and Settlement

Lyndon F Bittle | February 28, 2020

Lyndon Bittle discusses the recent Vines-Herrin decision.

Construction Safety

TJ Lyons | February 28, 2020

Determining a Construction Site s Character by Listening—TJ Lyons provides simple tips on gathering feedback from those doing and overseeing work.

Reinsurance

Larry Schiffer | February 28, 2020

It brings unpredictability to insurance claims, warns Larry Schiffer, which impacts reinsurance.

Courts and Coverage

David Knapp | February 28, 2020

Coverage for Ransomware Losses under Property Policies—If hardware has been impaired, there may be coverage, per David Knapp.

Political Risk

Daniel Wagner | February 21, 2020

New disasters require change in favor of the common good. Daniel Wagner explains why a new approach is needed.

Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention

Mike Poskey | February 7, 2020

Mike Poskey recommends using employment assessments to help make accurate hiring decisions.