Expert Commentary

Learning Agility: The Leadership Skill for a Moving Target

Corbette Doyle | January 8, 2010

Long-term success as a leader seems to depend largely on a readiness and ability to learn. Corbette Doyle explains.

Personal Lines Claims

The Art of Strategic Negotiation

Elise Farnham | January 1, 2010

Becoming a skilled negotiator is vital to claims adjusters. Elise Farnham provides tips.

Property Insurance

Property Insurance Resolutions for 2010

William Austin | January 1, 2010

William Austin recommends taking the time to understand the organization's exposure, need for property insurance, and a timely plan to implement cost-effective coverage.

Liability Insurance

A High-Level View of the CGL Policy

Craig Stanovich | January 1, 2010

A plain, straightforward explanation of certain portions of the CGL policy provided by Craig Stanovich.

Environmental

Green Building Projects and Environmental Risk

Jeff Slivka | January 1, 2010

Calling a property or structure green doesn't mean it's free of environmental liability, warns Jeff Slivka.

Personal Risk Management

Personal Risk Management—An Alternative to Insurance as Usual

Jack Hungelmann | January 1, 2010

Jack Hungelmann thinks insurance agents with broad experience in personal lines should sell their experience, not just policies.

Claims Management

Reduce Claims To Improve WC Mod

December 1, 2009

Manage workers compensation experience rating plans to curb expenses, per David Ackerman.

Captives

The Captive/Large Deductible Debate—A Philosophical Perspective

Donald Riggin | December 1, 2009

Business needs to look beyond pure economics, advises Don Riggin.

Corporate Fraud Prevention

Five-Step Approach to Fraud Detection: #1 Know the Exposures

Scott Langlinais | December 1, 2009

Scott Langlinais helps executives establish control systems to detect fraud in their day-to-day operations.

Environmental

CGL Pollution Exclusion Bars Coverage for Injury from Carbon Monoxide Released from Heater

Kent Holland | December 1, 2009

The Fifth Circuit upholds the exclusion where fumes from a heater caused birth defects. Kent Holland relates the case.