Expert Commentary

Construction Defect Coverage

Construction Defect and Occurrence: Still Crazy after All These Years

Patrick Wielinski | June 1, 2014

Explore the evolving landscape of occurrence-based CGL policies through a comprehensive review of recent court opinions and their implications for construction defect claims.

Managing the Risks of Personal Injury from the Internet

Timothy O'Brien | May 23, 2014

Internet risks have moved from principally identity theft to a list of torts. Tim O'Brien examines the social network risks.

Design and Professional Liability

Contractors Professional Liability—A Market Update

Jeff Slivka | May 10, 2014

Jeff Slivka discusses changes in coverage, the insurers selling, and the contractors buying this coverage.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

The M&A Market for P&C Insurers: 2014

Jeff Balcombe | May 1, 2014

Jeff Balcombe discusses the mergers and acquisitions environment of the property and casualty insurance industry and outlines recent market trends.

Disability and Disability Insurance

Industry Best Practices in Benefits Integration

Marcia Carruthers | May 1, 2014

Marcia Carruthers shows how focusing on enhanced integration will help you achieve your risk and benefits goals.

Construction Safety

A Safety Value Proposition

Peter Furst | May 1, 2014

Rather than being an add-on activity, safety should become part of the mainstream activities of the company, Peter Furst advises.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Guidance for Managing Cyber Security Risks

Melissa Krasnow | May 1, 2014

California's attorney general recently published steps to stay cyber secure which are elaborated on by Melissa Krasnow.

Wrap-Up Programs

Top Wrap-Up Dos and Don'ts—Preconstruction

Richard Resnick | May 1, 2014

Quick, essential tips for those interested in OCIPs and CCIPs. Rich Resnick looks at the phase before the shovel touches the ground.

Courts and Coverage

Burden of Proof in Coverage Litigation—Part 3

Brent Cooper | April 26, 2014

Brent Cooper discusses who has the burden of proof to prove an exception to an exclusion and to show that the person claiming coverage is insured.

Leadership at All Levels

Setting Priorities as a Time Management Tool

Lisa Harrington | April 1, 2014

Managing your commitments in terms of deadlines and priority can make you more effective Lisa Harrington explains.