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Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Gary Clayton | May 25, 2012

Gary Clayton says while often neglected, privacy and data security are serious issues requiring active executive involvement.

Captives

Donald J Riggin | May 1, 2012

The Nonadmitted Reinsurance Reform Act deals with how surplus lines taxes on nonadmitted insurance premiums are levied. Don Riggin explains.

Current Trends and Issues

Tim Ryles | May 1, 2012

The judicially imposed standard of care, writes Tim Ryles, cheapens the role of insurance providers.

Employment Practices

Paul Siegel | May 1, 2012

Paul Siegel discusses court and state attempts to prevent employers from demanding employee log-in information.

Construction Safety

Peter Furst | April 1, 2012

If anything is true about conflict, it is that it will occur. Peter Furst examines the emotional aspects, sources, and resolution styles.

Environmental

Rodney Taylor | April 1, 2012

Rod Taylor discusses options for insuring claims arising out of the work of design professionals.

Claims Practices

Barry Zalma | April 1, 2012

In a case related by Barry Zalma, the misuse of the appraisal system and the need for competent and experienced claims people are highlighted.

Construction Safety

TJ Lyons | March 1, 2012

TJ Lyons advises construction managers and workers to take a new look at their sites and ask what could happen.

Political Risk

Daniel Wagner | March 1, 2012

For those doing business abroad, the risks faced by their employees there continue to escalate. Daniel Wagner discusses current examples.

Property Insurance

William Austin | March 1, 2012

William Austin warns against relying on standard policy sections instead of identifying exposures.