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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.

Time Element

Limiting the Interruption in Business Interruption

William Austin | October 1, 2010

Good risk management involves looking at time element exposures and available coverage prior to loss. William Austin details the process.

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.

Property Insurance

Requiring Repair before Insurer Pays Replacement Cost

Jay Levin | October 1, 2010

Can the insurer refuse to pay ACV, prevent the insured from repairing, and avoid paying full replacement cost? Jay Levin looks at the caselaw.

Liability Insurance

Pay Me Back! Reimbursement of Defense Costs in the CGL

Craig Stanovich | October 1, 2010

The case law on whether insurers can recoup defense costs for noncovered claims continues to evolve. Craig Stanovich examines the issues.

Maritime Law

US Supreme Court Constricts Carmack Amendment

Michael Orlando | September 4, 2010

A recent maritime law decision may impact how cargo damage suits are resolved relating to the Carmack Amendment. Michael Orlando explains.

Time Element

Business Interruption Claims for the Hospitality Industry—Is Your Hotel Protected?

Michael Speer | September 1, 2010

Michael Speer outlines critical aspects of hotel business interruption coverage, claims nuances, and items to consider before a loss occurs.

Insurance Archaeology

Judicial Reconstruction of Missing Insurance Policies

Douglas Talley | September 1, 2010

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

Construction Defect Coverage

Construction Defect Insurance Coverage Remains Difficult To Predict

Patrick Wielinski | September 1, 2010

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

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