Expert Commentary

Workers Compensation Issues

20 Workers Comp Issues to Watch in 2016

Mark Walls, Kimberly George | March 4, 2016

In this article, Mark Walls and Kimberly George discuss important, current topics.

Captives

Captive Feasibility Studies—Necessary?

Donald Riggin | February 26, 2016

Don Riggin compares various types of feasibility studies and the value—or not—of each.

Claims Practices

Installation of Defective Product Is Not Physical Damage

Barry Zalma | February 26, 2016

Barry Zalma relates a case holding that actual physical injury is required for CGL coverage.

Environmental

Fixed-Price Contracts Using Cost-Cap Alternatives for Environmental Cleanup

Michael Hill | February 12, 2016

Michael Hill explains how this option can facilitate cleanups that otherwise could take years just to begin.

Courts and Coverage

Texas Recognizes Loss-of-Use Damages in Total Destruction Cases

Brent Cooper | February 12, 2016

Resolving a split in appellate courts, Brent Cooper relates a recent Texas Supreme Court decision.

Protecting Teen Drivers

Timothy O'Brien | February 12, 2016

Keeping children safe—not insurance costs—should be parents' primary focus. Tim O'Brien provides strategies.

Catastrophe Risk Management

Obtaining the Right Builders Risk Insurance Coverage

Christopher Brophy, David Jordan | February 5, 2016

Is your amount of insurance coverage suitable for your construction project? Christopher Brophy investigates.

Construction Safety

Everyone Is Responsible for Safety: the Myth and Solution

Peter Furst | January 29, 2016

While a common adage, Peter Furst clarifies that managers must be leaders who value and motivate their workers.

Personal Risk Management

Insurance Loss Control and the Hippocratic Oath

Paul Farrell | January 22, 2016

Paul Farrell extrapolates on the distinctive roles of the loss control professional—as coach, inspector, auditor, and consultant.

Agricultural Insurance

When Farming and Entertainment Meet, It Ain't "Farming"

Casey Roberts | January 22, 2016

Farms aren't just for farming any more. Casey Roberts examines the risks to the farm owner.