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Courts and Coverage
Appraisal under the Homeowners Policy
Brent Cooper | October 1, 2010
Brent Cooper describes the case law surrounding appraisals—their timing, objectivity, and impact.
Property Insurance
Requiring Repair before Insurer Pays Replacement Cost
Jay Levin | October 1, 2010
Can the insurer refuse to pay ACV, prevent the insured from repairing, and avoid paying full replacement cost? Jay Levin looks at the caselaw.
Captives
Captive Managers—The Basics
Michael R. Mead | October 1, 2010
Michael Mead discusses the captive manager's role, responsibilities, types, and fees.
Liability Insurance
Pay Me Back! Reimbursement of Defense Costs in the CGL
Craig Stanovich | October 1, 2010
The case law on whether insurers can recoup defense costs for noncovered claims continues to evolve. Craig Stanovich examines the issues.
Maritime Law
US Supreme Court Constricts Carmack Amendment
Michael Orlando | September 4, 2010
A recent maritime law decision may impact how cargo damage suits are resolved relating to the Carmack Amendment. Michael Orlando explains.
Courts and Coverage
Sometimes, Certificate Disclaimers Help
Richard Scislowski | September 1, 2010
Two court cases show that even though certificates are often viewed as little more than a nuisance, every so often, standard certificates can save the day.
Time Element
Business Interruption Claims for the Hospitality Industry—Is Your Hotel Protected?
Michael Speer | September 1, 2010
Michael Speer outlines critical aspects of hotel business interruption coverage, claims nuances, and items to consider before a loss occurs.
Insurance Archaeology
Judicial Reconstruction of Missing Insurance Policies
Douglas Talley | September 1, 2010
Doug Talley and Andrew Whitman start a series of six articles on insurance archaeology.
Construction Defect Coverage
Construction Defect Insurance Coverage Remains Difficult To Predict
Patrick Wielinski | September 1, 2010
Explore the complexities of construction defect insurance coverage and its unpredictable nature in the Texas legal landscape.
Construction Safety
10 Questions Every Construction Safety Professional Should Ask
TJ Lyons | September 1, 2010
Asking pointed questions is a critical element to the safety effort, per TJ Lyons, and provides an opportunity to test your teams.
Property Insurance
Requiring Repair before Insurer Pays Replacement Cost
Jay Levin | October 1, 2010
Liability Insurance
Pay Me Back! Reimbursement of Defense Costs in the CGL
Craig Stanovich | October 1, 2010
Time Element
Business Interruption Claims for the Hospitality Industry—Is Your Hotel Protected?
Michael Speer | September 1, 2010
Insurance Archaeology
Judicial Reconstruction of Missing Insurance Policies
Douglas Talley | September 1, 2010
Construction Defect Coverage
Construction Defect Insurance Coverage Remains Difficult To Predict
Patrick Wielinski | September 1, 2010
Construction Safety
10 Questions Every Construction Safety Professional Should Ask
TJ Lyons | September 1, 2010
