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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.
Environmental
CGL Pollution Exclusion Bars Coverage for Insulation Injuries
Kent Holland | August 14, 2015
Kent Holland relates a recent case involving the inhalation of pollutants allegedly released during installation.
Construction Safety
Stop Work Authority and the Bystander Effect
Peter Furst | July 31, 2015
While safety SWA programs work in manufacturing, Peter Furst shows they may not be as effective in construction settings.
Claims Management
Next-Level Claim Strategies
Christopher Mandel | July 24, 2015
Chris Mandel explains how such strategies can provide a clear advantage over traditional approaches and offer a competitive advantage for organizations that effectively deploy them.
Environmental
Avoiding Common Insurance Certificate Errors
David Dybdahl | July 17, 2015
While insurance regulators and professional organizations have focused on creating clarity, Dave Dybdahl says they have done anything but.
Property Insurance
"Decay" Includes Gradual Deterioration
Jay Levin | July 17, 2015
Jay Levin relates a case holding that the term "decay" in a property insurance policy's coverage extension for "collapse" should be construed broadly.
Environmental
A User's Guide to Pollution Exclusions and Environmental Insurance
David Dybdahl | September 25, 2015
Additional Insured Issues
Timely Notice Considerations for Additional Insureds
Gregory Podolak | September 25, 2015
Environmental
CGL Pollution Exclusion Bars Coverage for Insulation Injuries
Kent Holland | August 14, 2015
