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Market Practices

Peter Polstein | April 1, 2014

Pete Polstein looks at home owners' association and master association entity risks.

Donald J Riggin | April 1, 2014

While it is impossible to manage risk, Don Riggin opines that it is possible—and necessary—to finance it.

Intellectual Property

Sanford Warren | April 1, 2014

Sanford Warren says that this law provides more certainty to businesses, while bolstering trade secret protection.

Liability Insurance

Craig Stanovich | April 1, 2014

Craig Stanovich explains CG 22 79 and CG 22 80, and provides illustrations of their application.

Environmental

Rodney Taylor | March 28, 2014

While interesting to understand how it happened, Rod Taylor explains that learning why it occurred and the lessons are more important.

Reinsurance

Larry Schiffer | March 14, 2014

Larry Schiffer explains the importance of achieving greater clarity in reinsurance contract wording to reduce the potential for disputes.

Environmental

David Dybdahl | March 1, 2014

Dave Dybdahl describes the evolution of contractors pollution liability insurance and provides detailed specs.

Property Insurance

Jay Levin | March 1, 2014

Jay Levin relates a case showing the importance of insurable interest when purchasing insurance and at the time of ownership transfer.

Risk Management: A Systemic Approach

Vernon Grose | February 1, 2014

It is possible to systematically identify, evaluate, rank, and control even such obscure or subtle risks as boredom! Dr. Vernon Grose explains.

Environmental

Rodney Taylor | February 1, 2014

Several recent railway accidents involving crude oil shipments raise questions about safety and the ability to cover losses. Rod Taylor explains.