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Political Risk
Managing Political Risk in the New Normal
Daniel Wagner | January 1, 2011
While international firms may seek investment in developing countries, Daniel Wagner warns to consider the political risk.
Claims Practices
Pleading the Fifth Can Forfeit Insurance Coverage
Barry Zalma | January 1, 2011
Where insureds invoke the Fifth Amendment, they may forfeit their insurance coverage. Barry Zalma explains.
Environmental
CGL Pollution Exclusion Applies to Dust and Diesel Fumes
Kent Holland | December 11, 2010
Insureds get the coverage they bargained for, according to this case as related by Kent Holland Jr.
Captives
Evaluating Your Captive's Capital and Surplus Requirements
Donald Riggin | December 4, 2010
Excess surplus is not always a good thing, per Don Riggin, as it represents underemployed capital for a very unlikely event.
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.
Terrorism Risk Management and Insurance
TRIA: It's Time to Examine New Terrorism Approaches
James Macdonald | December 1, 2010
As we approach the final years of TRIPRA, James Macdonald says the government would be wise to consider some fresh ideas.
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.
Environmental
CGL Pollution Exclusion Applies to Dust and Diesel Fumes
Kent Holland | December 11, 2010
Captives
Evaluating Your Captive's Capital and Surplus Requirements
Donald Riggin | December 4, 2010
Builders Risk Insurance
Builders Risk: Don't Overlook Contractors' Policies
Steven Coombs | December 1, 2010
Terrorism Risk Management and Insurance
TRIA: It's Time to Examine New Terrorism Approaches
James Macdonald | December 1, 2010
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
The M&A Market for P&C Insurers: 2010
Jeff Balcombe | December 1, 2010
Construction Safety
Performance Management and the Human Error Factor: a New Perspective
Peter Furst | December 1, 2010
Reinsurance
Protect against Inflation with the Reinsurance Index Clause
Larry Schiffer | December 1, 2010
