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Construction Safety
Working on the Edge in Construction
TJ Lyons | March 28, 2025
Edges on worksites come in all forms, and nearly all present dangerous situations. TJ Lyons explains.
Construction
Building the Future: Revolutionizing Construction with AI
Seth Oswald | March 14, 2025
As advances in artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly progress and access to such technology expands, the construction industry is utilizing AI more than ever before. This article, derived from a presentation at the 2024 IRMI Construction Risk Conference, explores and analyzes the use of AI in construction.
Leadership at All Levels
Changing Perspectives in Construction Safety Systems
Tricia Kagerer, Justin Morrow | March 7, 2025
Tricia Kagerer and Justin Morrow examine the transition from hazard recognition to promoting trust, ability, and value in safety processes.
Construction
Conquering Common Challenges in Construction Contracts
Seth Oswald | March 7, 2025
Construction contracts are the framework of every project and essential tools that define roles and responsibilities on a jobsite. This article, derived from a presentation at the 2024 IRMI Construction Risk Conference, highlights five key factors to help avoid pitfalls in construction contracts.
Actuarial
The Evolution of Commercial Insurance Pricing
Gordon Thompson | March 7, 2025
Gordon Thompson explains how traditional insurance pricing and earlier rate-making approaches have evolved into modern pricing theory that takes capital commitments into account.
Property Insurance
Location Can Impact Insurable Property Values
Kurt Huie | February 28, 2025
It is vital for insurance providers and property owners to understand the impact location has on loss prevention and replacement costs.
Construction Defect Coverage
The Evolution of CGL Coverage for Defective Construction in the Courts
Patrick Wielinski | February 28, 2025
Patrick Wielinski examines the move from overly restrictive approaches to insurance coverage for property damage arising out of defective work or faulty construction to the application of the actual terms of the commercial general liability (CGL) policy, reviewing the litigation history and a recent Illinois court decision.
Employee Well-Being
Navigating Addiction in the Workplace
Sally Spencer-Thomas | February 28, 2025
Preventing addiction and overdose in the workplace is a key concern for risk managers. Sally Spencer-Thomas examines the dilemma and offers possible solutions.
Courts and Coverage
Breaking Coverage Case—California Court Rules No Coverage for Wildfire Smoke Losses
Jes Alexander | February 27, 2025
Learn about a California appellate court ruling holding that homeowners claiming smoke damages from a wildfire were not entitled to coverage under their homeowners policy.
Design and Professional Liability
Expert Testimony Needed To Prove Inadequate Conduct
Kenneth Slavens | February 14, 2025
Project failure alone does not prove liability, and expert testimony is needed to show the conduct fell below the standard of care. Ken Slavens relates the case.
Leadership at All Levels
Changing Perspectives in Construction Safety Systems
Tricia Kagerer, Justin Morrow | March 7, 2025
Construction Defect Coverage
The Evolution of CGL Coverage for Defective Construction in the Courts
Patrick Wielinski | February 28, 2025
Courts and Coverage
Breaking Coverage Case—California Court Rules No Coverage for Wildfire Smoke Losses
Jes Alexander | February 27, 2025
Design and Professional Liability
Expert Testimony Needed To Prove Inadequate Conduct
Kenneth Slavens | February 14, 2025
