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Claims Practices
Diminution in Value
Barry Zalma | August 1, 2010
When faced with a question of diminution of value, Barry Zalma says you need to determine the applicable state law.
Corporate Fraud Prevention
Five-Step Approach to Fraud Detection: #4 Build Audit Programs/Detective Processes to Look for Symptoms
Scott Langlinais | July 17, 2010
In step 4 of his 5-Step Approach to Fraud Detection, Scott Langlinais says to include symptom detection in audit programs.
Builders Risk Insurance
Builders Risk Insurance: "As Their Interests May Appear"
Steven Coombs | July 1, 2010
Steven Coombs makes a strong argument that the clause is unnecessary and serves no useful purpose.
Captives
Captives and Employee Benefits
Michael R. Mead | July 1, 2010
Captives may offer employers a solution for compliance with healthcare reform. Michael Mead explains.
Liability Insurance
The Recall Expense Exclusion—When Your Ship Does Not Come In
Craig Stanovich | July 1, 2010
Craig Stanovich discusses the CGL sistership exclusion, its history and application.
Corporate Fraud Prevention
Five-Step Approach to Fraud Detection: #3 Be Alert to Symptoms
Scott Langlinais | June 1, 2010
In his 'Five-Step Approach to Fraud Detection,' Scott Langlinais shows how to ferret out collusion.
Reinsurance
My Reinsurer Is in Runoff. What Do I Do Now?
Larry Schiffer | June 1, 2010
Larry Schiffer discusses creative solutions being employed by ceding insurers and brokers.
Claims Practices
Insureds and Their Public Adjuster Nephew Punished for Adding to Damage after Legitimate Loss
Barry Zalma | June 1, 2010
In New Jersey, not only does crime not pay, but if caught, you may pay three times the damages. Barry Zalma relates the case.
Liability Insurance
Invisible Ink: The Duty To Defend When There Is No Duty To Defend
Steven Rawls | May 1, 2010
Steven Rawls examines caselaw surrounding the duty to defend uncovered allegations.
The Corridor Self-Insured Retention
Donald Riggin | May 1, 2010
Also known as a bikini deductible, this little-used alternative risk transfer technique can be a valuable tool. Don Riggin explains.
Corporate Fraud Prevention
Five-Step Approach to Fraud Detection: #4 Build Audit Programs/Detective Processes to Look for Symptoms
Scott Langlinais | July 17, 2010
Builders Risk Insurance
Builders Risk Insurance: "As Their Interests May Appear"
Steven Coombs | July 1, 2010
Liability Insurance
The Recall Expense Exclusion—When Your Ship Does Not Come In
Craig Stanovich | July 1, 2010
Corporate Fraud Prevention
Five-Step Approach to Fraud Detection: #3 Be Alert to Symptoms
Scott Langlinais | June 1, 2010
Claims Practices
Insureds and Their Public Adjuster Nephew Punished for Adding to Damage after Legitimate Loss
Barry Zalma | June 1, 2010
Liability Insurance
Invisible Ink: The Duty To Defend When There Is No Duty To Defend
Steven Rawls | May 1, 2010
