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Reinsurance

What Time Is It? Determining the Statute of Limitations in Reinsurance Disputes

Larry Schiffer | February 1, 2012

The trick, says Larry Schiffer, is determining when the clock starts to run.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Hacking, Malware, and Social Engineering—Definitions of and Statistics about Cyber Threats Contributing to Breaches

Melissa Krasnow | January 28, 2012

Melissa Krasnow describes these threats as well as pretexting, phishing, and spear phishing.

Captives

The Use of Captives in Wealth Management

Michael R. Mead | January 21, 2012

Michael Mead provides a quick glimpse into this method of sheltering assets.

Environmental

Asbestos Damages Excluded under Condo Association's Property Policy

Kent Holland | January 1, 2012

Court rejects attempt to shoehorn environmental pollution damages into policy coverage. Kent Holland relates the case.

Liability Insurance

Best Laid Plans: How the Definition of "Occurrence" in CGL Cases Continues To Change

Steven Rawls | January 1, 2012

Faulty workmanship and the CGL policy—Steve Rawls relates recent litigation.

Catastrophe Risk Management

Catastrophic Chemical Industry Losses—Structuring Coverage and Maximizing Recovery

Christopher Brophy | January 1, 2012

Maximizing insurance coverage after a catastrophic loss is especially complex for chemical producers. Chris Brophy elaborates.

Construction Safety

The Ten Elements Framework

Peter Furst | January 1, 2012

Use these tools, management techniques, and innovative strategies to reduce construction accidents. Peter Furst explains.

Environmental

Insuring Completed Operations Pollution Risks

Rodney Taylor | January 1, 2012

Construction contract errors can result in uninsured pollution losses. Rod Taylor explains how CPL policies can help.

Personal Lines Claims

Personal Lines Insurance Is Getting More Personal

Elise Farnham | January 1, 2012

Technological advances, says Elise Farnham, are making the claims process more personal for insureds

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Securities and Exchange Commission Issues Guidance on Cyber Security and Cyber Incident Disclosure

Melissa Krasnow | December 31, 2011

Federal securities laws mandate timely, comprehensive, and accurate disclosure of risks investors would deem important. Melissa Krasnow explains.