Expert Commentary

Catastrophe Risk Management

Covering Sinkhole Losses

Christopher Brophy | September 1, 2013

Christopher Brophy describes the scope of sinkhole losses and available coverage.

Notable Coverages and Exclusions in 500 Words or Less?

Timothy O'Brien | August 9, 2013

Tim O'Brien looks at recent NY and NJ legislation requiring homeowners insurers to provide to insureds a one-page synopsis of their policies.

Construction Liability Insurance

2013 ISO Additional Insured Endorsements: Putting the Changes into Context for the Construction Industry

Mark Bell | August 1, 2013

Mark Bell discusses the 2013 revisions, putting the changes into context for the construction industry.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Valuation of Life Insurers: 2013

Jeff Balcombe | August 1, 2013

Jeff Balcombe discusses the effects of interest rate risk on life insurance company valuations and trends in valuation multiples.

Property Insurance

Contingent Business Interruption Coverage: Is Your Supply Chain Covered?

Jay Levin | August 1, 2013

To insure supply chain risks, Jay Levin says to carefully review and analyze the policyholder's risk profile and the proposed policy language.

Maritime Law

Strict Construction of Master Service Agreements in an Oilfield/Maritime Context

Michael Orlando | August 1, 2013

The Fifth Circuit holds that the additional insured and primary insurance requirements in the MSA do not apply to self-insurance. Michael Orlando relates the case.

Risk Management: A Systemic Approach

Reversing Risk Roles

Vernon Grose | July 20, 2013

Instead of being an adversary to line managers, Dr. Vernon Grose suggests that risk managers assume a radically different role as a resource.

Personal Lines Claims

Evaluating Bodily Injury Claims—The Effects of Traumatic Injuries

Elise Farnham | July 1, 2013

Elise Farnham explains the importance of psychosomatic medicine and the impact of emotions on the healing process.

Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention

The Emotional Intelligence Competencies Top Salespeople Share

Mike Poskey | July 1, 2013

Mike Poskey describes attributes of a successful sales force.

Courts and Coverage

Named Driver Policies

Brent Cooper | July 1, 2013

Brent Cooper discusses "named driver" policies that limit the auto coverage afforded to only those drivers identified in the policy.