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Captives

Agency Captives Revisited

Michael R. Mead | July 1, 2009

Michael Mead explains the strong reasons to consider establishing an agency captive and the hazards to avoid.

Property Insurance

Cyber Risk—Data Damage and Destruction beyond the Naked Eye

William Austin | July 1, 2009

William Austin asks, how prepared is your organization for electronic data damaged or destroyed from a cyber peril?

Liability Insurance

Contractual Confusion—Assuming the Liability of Others

Craig Stanovich | July 1, 2009

Craig Stanovich provides straightforward examples of the workings of contractual liability insurance.

Construction Safety

Construction Injury Prevention through Design

Peter Furst | June 1, 2009

Peter Furst addresses the building process and the risks faced by construction workers, focusing on the owners' and designers' roles.

Personal Risk Management

Health Insurance Advice for the Newly Laid Off

Jack Hungelmann | June 1, 2009

Jack Hungelmann outlines the new COBRA subsidy program and Q A for those scrambling to insure their families.

Mediation

When Is the Right Time To Mediate?

Jeff Kichaven | June 1, 2009

Jeff Kichaven looks at the when, why, and how of mediation.

Design and Professional Liability

Understanding Contractor's Protective Insurance

Jeff Slivka | June 1, 2009

Jeff Slivka explains why firms involved extensively in design/build efforts may need CPPI.

Construction Safety

Construction Risk Management in a Hard Economy: The Treasures

TJ Lyons | June 1, 2009

Economic downturns greatly affect construction. TJ Lyons shows how to use it to your advantage.

Reinsurance

Third-Party Guarantees of Reinsurance Obligations: I Guarantee It!

Larry Schiffer | June 1, 2009

Typically, reinsurance arrangements do not require security to obtain performance, but in this economic downturn, many ceding insurers are. Larry Schiffer explains.

Design and Professional Liability

The 2007 AIA Document: Changes in Formal Dispute Resolution

Kenneth Slavens | May 16, 2009

A new process allows the contracting parties to choose the dispute resolution method to be used. Ken Slavens explains.

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