Expert Commentary

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Trends in the Valuation of Agents and Brokers: 2016

Jeff Balcombe | June 17, 2016

Jeff Balcombe discusses recent changes in the valuation of agents and brokers, industry conditions, merger and acquisition activity, and market valuations.

Political Risk

The Growing Threat of Cyber Attacks on Critical Infrastructure

Daniel Wagner | June 17, 2016

Terrorists recognize the value of disrupting national security systems.

Duty To Defend or Pay for Defense? It Matters.

Lyndon F Bittle | May 20, 2016

Lyndon Bittle relates a recent Texas case that highlights important differences between a duty to defend and a duty to pay defense costs.

Protecting Historic Homes

Timothy O'Brien | May 20, 2016

Examines the special challenges and solutions that are available to manage the risks for well-maintained "historic" homes with updated mechanical systems.

Property Insurance

Named Insureds on Property Policies

Jay Levin | May 13, 2016

Failing to name an insured is not always fatal if there is a clear intent to insure a risk.

Wrap-Up Programs

Contemplating a Controlled Insurance Program—Part One

Kathleen Creedon | May 6, 2016

Five key questions for those considering a controlled insurance program (CIP).

Risk Financing Info

The Value of Insurance

Donald J Riggin | May 6, 2016

Problems of the current model for transferring and managing risk. Other viable solutions to make buying insurance profitable?

Maritime Law

P&I Policy No Catchall for Marine Liability

Michael Orlando | April 22, 2016

The insured's conduct as a vessel owner matters when determining protection and indemnity liability.

Construction Safety

The Role of Beliefs in Safety

Peter Furst | April 8, 2016

Subjective judgment is a major component in any risk assessment, particularly in construction.

Claims Practices

Agent's Lie to Insurer Voids Policy

Barry Zalma | April 8, 2016

Lies on insurance application about material facts cancels coverage.