Skip to Content

Expert Commentary


Latest Articles

Design and Professional Liability

New Owner's Design Warranty in Missouri

Kenneth Slavens | March 17, 2017

Ken Slavens relates a recent Missouri case with significant implications for design professionals and owners.

Courts and Coverage

Understand the CGL Policy Post-Judgment Interest Provision

Brent Cooper | March 10, 2017

Brent Cooper continues the series on little known/understood CGL policy provisions, focusing on clause 1.g of "Supplementary Payments."

Maritime Law

Service Performed with Crane Barge Is a Maritime Contract

Michael Orlando | March 10, 2017

To decide whether a maritime contract exists regarding service performed with a crane barge, the cumbersome 6-part Davis test is used.

Reinsurance

Blockchain Technology and Reinsurance

Larry Schiffer | March 10, 2017

Blockchain technology has the potential of radically changing the way insurance and reinsurance is placed and used in the future.

Property Insurance

Know What Property You're Insuring

Jay Levin | March 3, 2017

Be careful when deciding what to insure, and not to insure, as mistakes can cost you real money.

Construction Law

Beware of Unclear Language in Construction Contracts/Forms

Robert Miletsky | March 3, 2017

Learn about contra proferentem and other problems that can arise when using imprecise wording in construction contracts.

Corporate Aviation

Aircraft Appraisal Dos and Don'ts

Adam Webster | March 3, 2017

Take a look at points to consider when obtaining an aircraft appraisal.

Defense and Settlement

First Come, First Served—Must an Insurer Accept a Settlement Offer That Does Not Release All Insureds?

Lyndon F Bittle | February 24, 2017

Lyndon Bittle relates a recent Fifth Circuit case that affirmed a $2.8 million judgment against an insurer for failing to accept a Stowers demand.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Valuation of Life Insurers: 2017

Jeff Balcombe | February 17, 2017

Jeff Balcombe updates life insurance company valuations and explains how interest rates affect the valuation of these businesses.

Personal Risk Management

Traversing Your Career Path: Apprentice, Journeyman, or Master

Paul Farrell | February 17, 2017

Wherever you are on your career path, it's important to mentor, invest in new trainees, and also capitalize on the graying workforce.