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Analyzing Nonstandard Cyber and Privacy Insurance Policies

William Austin | October 1, 2014

A thoughtful and careful approach to understanding cyber/privacy exposures and coverage is key. William Austin provides a tool.

Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability

Awake at Night: Cyberbreaches and the New Risk to D&O

John Black | October 1, 2014

John Black describes how recent events reveal the importance of protecting corporations from cybersecurity losses.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

California Privacy Laws Change: Identity Theft Prevention and Mitigation Services

Melissa Krasnow | October 1, 2014

Melissa Krasnow details California's recent legislation affecting security breach notification, theft prevention, mitigation, procedures, and SSN sales.

Construction Safety

Slip, Trips, and My Falls

TJ Lyons | October 1, 2014

TJ Lyons examines common falls—in construction settings and at home—and how to avoid them and mitigate the consequences.

Captives

What Is Controlled, Unaffiliated, Insurance Business in a Captive?

Donald Riggin | October 1, 2014

Donald Riggin looks at 831(b) captives and what is meant by "controlled" unaffiliated business.

Construction Liability Insurance

Get a Knowledgeable Construction Broker

Mark Bell | September 1, 2014

Mark Bell explains some of the unique issues and considerations in construction insurance.

Intellectual Property

Supreme Court Clarifies Induced Infringement: a Defendant Cannot Be Liable for Inducing Infringement Where No One Has Directly Infringed

Sanford Warren | September 1, 2014

Sanford Warren relates a Supreme Court case requiring the patent holder to show direct infringement before attempting to prove indirect infringement.

Liability Insurance

The Montrose Endorsement—15 Years Later

Craig Stanovich | September 1, 2014

The impact has not been as eventful as expected, per Craig Stanovich, with much of the litigation involving one insurer against another.

Reinsurance

When Is a Reinsurance Treaty Not a Reinsurance Treaty?

Larry Schiffer | September 1, 2014

Courts interpret well-known industry terms in ways industry practitioners may find shocking. Larry Schiffer discusses some cases.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Trends in the Valuation of Agents and Brokers: 2014

Jeff Balcombe | August 22, 2014

As per capita income grows, Jeff Balcombe recommends that agents and brokers adjust premiums and markets.