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Environmental

Environmental Insurance: Just the Facts

David Dybdahl | October 2, 2015

David Dybdahl advises insurance producers to seek out qualified help to match the environmental coverage needs of the customer with an appropriate EIL policy.

Construction Safety

Human Error Considerations in Construction Project Delivery

Peter Furst | October 2, 2015

Why do accidents happen on construction sites? Peter Furst looks at the human element.

Design and Professional Liability

Professional Liability Risk and the CMAR Delivery Method

Jeff Slivka | October 2, 2015

Jeff Slivka explains the importance of understanding the professional liability risks involved with this construction process.

Environmental

A User's Guide to Pollution Exclusions and Environmental Insurance

David Dybdahl | September 25, 2015

Many don't understand their need for environmental insurance. David Dybdahl explains the risks and provides a field guide for agents/brokers.

Additional Insured Issues

Timely Notice Considerations for Additional Insureds

Gregory Podolak | September 25, 2015

Gregory Podolak explains why it is wise to give notice as soon as possible of an "occurrence."

Environmental

Damages from Natural Gas Pipe Explosion Covered

Kent Holland | September 11, 2015

Where leak creates fire, subsequent explosion is caused by a pollution condition covered under CPL policy. Kent Holland relates the case.

Political Risk

Managing Risk in the Coming Recession

Daniel Wagner | September 11, 2015

Citing history, Daniel Wagner predicts another financial crisis in 2016 and advises risk managers to be prepared.

Claims Practices

Can an Insurer Obtain Insured's Tax Returns?

Barry Zalma | August 28, 2015

In relating a recent Utah case, Barry Zalma relates the court's opinion regarding how tax returns can establish a triable issue if allowed in evidence.