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Captives
A Cautionary Tale about Captive Risk Distribution
Donald Riggin | February 1, 2011
Don Riggin discusses the portfolio theory and its influence on risk distribution.
Courts and Coverage
Distinguishing between the Exclusions
Brent Cooper | February 1, 2011
When addressing exclusions in personal lines liability policies, Brent Cooper says the substance of the exclusion is always critical.
Personal Risk Management
Collision Damage Waivers When Renting a Vehicle: To Buy or Not To Buy?
Jack Hungelmann | February 1, 2011
Jack Hungelmann gives 10 reasons why you should decline.
Environmental
Judgment Day Comes in Global Warming Litigation
Rodney Taylor | February 1, 2011
The Supreme Court will hear a landmark case on climate change emissions. Rod Taylor provides the details.
Design and Professional Liability
Take Advantage of Project Excess Endorsements
Jeff Slivka | January 22, 2011
Jeff Slivka explains a cost-effective solution for handling requests for professional liability insurance.
Insurance Archaeology
Proving the Existence of Past Policies with Secondary Evidence
Douglas Talley | January 15, 2011
While presentation of secondary evidence is important, Doug Talley explains that it alone will not prove that a policy existed.
Personal Lines Claims
The Art and Skill of Analyzing Coverage
Elise Farnham | January 1, 2011
For the personal lines claims professional, there is no substitute for a systematic and logical approach to coverage analysis. Elise Farnham explains.
Corporate Fraud Prevention
Fraud in Major Contract Projects
Scott Langlinais | January 1, 2011
Perpetrators operate best in the dark. Scott Langlinais discusses how to uncover dishonest acts.
Design and Professional Liability
Failing To Define the Standard of Care
Kenneth Slavens | January 1, 2011
Expert witnesses must render their opinions as design professionals render their services, per a case related by Ken Slavens.
Liability Insurance
The Increasingly Complex CGL Policy
Craig Stanovich | January 1, 2011
Craig Stanovich examines rather obscure, yet important, coverage issues, such as the required degree of fortuity and the role of causation in coverage interpretation.
Personal Risk Management
Collision Damage Waivers When Renting a Vehicle: To Buy or Not To Buy?
Jack Hungelmann | February 1, 2011
Design and Professional Liability
Take Advantage of Project Excess Endorsements
Jeff Slivka | January 22, 2011
Insurance Archaeology
Proving the Existence of Past Policies with Secondary Evidence
Douglas Talley | January 15, 2011
Design and Professional Liability
Failing To Define the Standard of Care
Kenneth Slavens | January 1, 2011
