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Construction Safety

Communication Insights for Supervision

Peter Furst | November 1, 2014

The supervisor is in a unique position, serving as the link between management and the workforce The successful execution of organizational strategy hinges on the effectiveness of the supervisor s ability to lead workers to enthusiastically engage in their assigned tasks.

Current Trends and Issues

In Praise (or Not) of the Appraisal Clause in Homeowners Policies—Part 2

Tim Ryles | November 1, 2014

Considering the web of delay inherent in the appraisal process, Tim Ryles wonders who benefits.

Current Trends and Issues

Appraisal Clause in Homeowners Policies—Part 1

Tim Ryles | October 17, 2014

Tim Ryles compares these provisions in four insurers' policies, pointing out how each handles the issue.

Property Insurance

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.

Construction Safety

The Role of Communication in Effective Supervision

Peter Furst | October 1, 2014

The supervisor has to be not only an effective communicator but also a relationship builder. Peter Furst explains.

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.