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Market Practices

Claims Administration—The Insurance Service

Peter Polstein | December 1, 2010

Pete Polstein stresses the importance of claims administration.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

The M&A Market for P&C Insurers: 2010

Jeff Balcombe | December 1, 2010

Economic and political factors affect this market. Jeff Balcombe elaborates.

Construction Safety

Performance Management and the Human Error Factor: a New Perspective

Peter Furst | December 1, 2010

Peter Furst says management must move away from command and control, and instead foster trust, empower workers, and lead.

Reinsurance

Protect against Inflation with the Reinsurance Index Clause

Larry Schiffer | December 1, 2010

To stem the effect of inflation on long-tail claims under excess-of-loss reinsurance, Larry Schiffer says consider an index clause.

Builders Risk Insurance

Builders Risk: Don't Overlook Contractors' Policies

Steven Coombs | December 1, 2010

While owners typically secure and maintain the required builders risk insurance, Steven Coombs asks whether that's the best alternative.

Environmental

Mold from a Covered Concurrent Cause Still Excluded

Kent Holland | November 1, 2010

A court rules no coverage where an anti-concurrent causation clause exists. Kent Holland explains.

Current Trends and Issues

Third-Party Vendors in Insurance Claims Investigations: A Framework for Evaluation

Tim Ryles | November 1, 2010

Tim Ryles provides a framework for assessing the conduct of vendors that provide claims services to insurers.

Claims Management

Controlling Claims Leakage through Technology

November 1, 2010

Proper use of claims systems, basic reporting analysis, and advanced tools such as predictive analytics can help reduce the ultimate cost of risk, per David Tweedy.

Captives

Captive Managers—The Basics

Michael R. Mead | October 1, 2010

Michael Mead discusses the captive manager's role, responsibilities, types, and fees.

Courts and Coverage

Appraisal under the Homeowners Policy

Brent Cooper | October 1, 2010

Brent Cooper describes the case law surrounding appraisals—their timing, objectivity, and impact.

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