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Construction Safety

Employee Attitudes and Accidents

Peter Furst | December 4, 2015

While organizations expect their workers to perform in a safe manner, Peter Furst explains why they may not.

Additional Insured Issues

Misapplication of the Employers Liability Exclusion in CGL Policies: Precluding Coverage for Nonemployer Insureds (Part 2)

Gregory Podolak | December 4, 2015

Coverage often turns on a single word. Gregory Podolak relates two recent New York cases.

Captives

Self-Insuring Directors and Officers Liability: Commercial Insurance versus Indemnification Trust

Donald J Riggin | November 20, 2015

Donald Riggin compares D&O insurance procured in the commercial markets and the use of an indemnification trust.

Builders Risk Insurance

Builders Risk: Needed Changes to AIA General Conditions

Steven Coombs | November 20, 2015

Steven Coombs outlines his recommended changes for the next revision of AIA model construction contracts.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Trends in the Valuation of Health Insurers: 2015

Jeff Balcombe | November 6, 2015

Jeff Balcombe considers how current economic, demographic, regulatory, and market trends will impact the value of health insurance companies.

Corporate Aviation

The IRS, FAA, and Aircraft Liability—Whack a Mole*

Adam Webster | November 6, 2015

The regulatory and risk management considerations are challenging. Adam Webster explains.

Courts and Coverage

Accrual of Interest under Texas Prompt Payment of Claims Act

Brent Cooper | October 30, 2015

Brent Cooper relates a case holding that statutory interest applies to insurer that is not in compliance with Act deadlines.

Wrap-Up Programs

Wrap-Up Update—New York

Richard Resnick | October 30, 2015

Rich Resnick discusses the history and challenges of insuring large construction projects in the Big Apple.

Construction Quality

Construction Quality Management

Peter Furst | October 23, 2015

A robust quality management program is critical to the overall success of a construction project. Peter Furst provides the basics.

Property Insurance

Appraisal and Suit Limitations

Jay Levin | October 23, 2015

Jay Levin relates a recent ruling where a request for reference for arbitration did not toll the relevant statute of limitations.