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Valuation of Insurance Organizations
Impact of Healthcare Legislation on Health Insurance Companies
Jeff Balcombe | August 1, 2010
Jeff Balcombe says to weigh the potential increase in policyholders against the negative effects of the Affordable Care Act.
Courts and Coverage
Duty To Cooperate
Brent Cooper | August 1, 2010
Every liability policy contains a cooperation clause. But, as Brent Cooper shows, how it is applied and litigated differs greatly.
Personal Lines Claims
Stress-Free Claims Adjusting
Elise Farnham | August 1, 2010
While there is no single panacea for dealing with stress, Elise Farnham offers a variety of techniques that can help.
Liability Insurance
"Arising Out of": How Strong Is the Connection?
Steven Rawls | August 1, 2010
Courts are not consistent in their interpretation of the critical phrase "arising out of," as Steve Rawls illustrates.
Captives
Property Insurance Captives—A Funding Primer
Donald Riggin | August 1, 2010
Don Riggin explains why, when, and how a captive can structure its funding for property risks.
Employment Practices
Supreme Court: Public Employer Search Not Unreasonable under Fourth Amendment
Paul Siegel, Noel Tripp | August 1, 2010
Relating a recent Supreme Court case, Paul Siegel notes the importance of thorough computer and electronic equipment usage policies.
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.
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
Impact of Healthcare Legislation on Health Insurance Companies
Jeff Balcombe | August 1, 2010
Employment Practices
Supreme Court: Public Employer Search Not Unreasonable under Fourth Amendment
Paul Siegel, Noel Tripp | August 1, 2010
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
