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Insurance Archaeology

Douglas Talley | September 1, 2010

Doug Talley and Andrew Whitman start a series of six articles on insurance archaeology.

Construction Defect Coverage

Patrick Wielinski | September 1, 2010

Explore the complexities of construction defect insurance coverage and its unpredictable nature in the Texas legal landscape.

Construction Safety

TJ Lyons | September 1, 2010

Asking pointed questions is a critical element to the safety effort, per TJ Lyons, and provides an opportunity to test your teams.

Personal Lines Claims

Elise Farnham | August 1, 2010

While there is no single panacea for dealing with stress, Elise Farnham offers a variety of techniques that can help.

Claims Practices

Barry Zalma | August 1, 2010

When faced with a question of diminution of value, Barry Zalma says you need to determine the applicable state law.

Captives

Donald Riggin | August 1, 2010

Don Riggin explains why, when, and how a captive can structure its funding for property risks.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Jeff Balcombe | August 1, 2010

Jeff Balcombe says to weigh the potential increase in policyholders against the negative effects of the Affordable Care Act.

Courts and Coverage

Brent Cooper | August 1, 2010

Every liability policy contains a cooperation clause. But, as Brent Cooper shows, how it is applied and litigated differs greatly.

Liability Insurance

Steven Rawls | August 1, 2010

Courts are not consistent in their interpretation of the critical phrase "arising out of," as Steve Rawls illustrates.

Employment Practices

Paul Siegel, Noel Tripp | August 1, 2010

Relating a recent Supreme Court case, Paul Siegel notes the importance of thorough computer and electronic equipment usage policies.