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Political Risk

A Year of Rising Risks for 2018

Daniel Wagner | December 29, 2017

Expect new areas of unforeseen and unprecedented forms of risk, per Daniel Wagner.

Construction Safety

Attribution—A Hidden Risk Factor in Construction

Peter Furst | December 22, 2017

Attribution—A Hidden Risk Factor in Construction—Peter Furst describes attribution bias, the tendency to interpret behavior differently than others.

Auto Insurance

Business Auto Policy Covered Auto Designation Symbols

Gene Farnsworth | December 15, 2017

Discover how expanded UM/UIM coverage affects hired and nonowned autos in various states, and learn the correct designation symbols for business auto policies.

Construction Quality

Supply Chain Quality Management: Control It before It Controls You

Rose Hall | December 15, 2017

Own the quality aspect, and value its impact on construction project goals, per Rose Hall.

Defense and Settlement

Defenseless? Beware of Application Errors

Lyndon F Bittle | December 1, 2017

Recognize and remedy misstatements before they turn into lawsuits, advises Lyndon Bittle.

Maritime Law

Two OPA Issues of First Impression Equal One Costly Result

Michael Orlando | December 1, 2017

Mike Orlando relates a case leaving vessel owners (and their insurers) with broad definitions of two important terms.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Changes in State Breach Notification and Security Procedures Laws

Melissa Krasnow | December 1, 2017

Discover the latest amendments to state breach notification laws and understand how they impact security procedures. Melissa Krasnow explains.

Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention

Common Blind Spots When Hiring

Mike Poskey | November 17, 2017

Mike Poskey discusses the problem and how to overcome these challenges to ensure you hire the best fit for your firm.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Trends in the Valuation of Health Insurers: 2017

Jeff Balcombe | November 17, 2017

Jeff Balcombe examines the impact of socioeconomic, regulatory, and industry growth on insurers

Reinsurance

Confidentiality Agreements in Reinsurance Disputes

Larry Schiffer | November 17, 2017

Learn about the origins, the problems, and the courts' response from Larry Schiffer.

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