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Captives
The Captive/Large Deductible Debate—A Philosophical Perspective
Donald Riggin | December 1, 2009
Business needs to look beyond pure economics, advises Don Riggin.
Claims Management
Reduce Claims To Improve WC Mod
December 1, 2009
Manage workers compensation experience rating plans to curb expenses, per David Ackerman.
Design and Professional Liability
Project Professional Liability Insurance for Construction Firms
Jeff Slivka | November 14, 2009
Contractors are exposed to a variety of day-to-day professional risks, and Jeff Slivka describes products that are available to cover them.
Liability Insurance
The Duty to Defend: the Four(ish) Corners Rule
Steven Rawls | November 1, 2009
The actual, not alleged, facts of a case play an important role in determining an insurer's defense obligation, per Steve Rawls.
Construction Safety
Supervisor's Role in Employee Performance
Peter Furst | November 1, 2009
Happy workers use imagination, ingenuity, and creativity on the job, and Peter Furst says it's the manager's role to help.
Property Insurance
Claim Preparation and Adjustment Expense: Courts Might Not Get It
Jay Levin | November 1, 2009
Courts may not grant claims expenses. Jay Levin says to review the policy, understand the coverage, and maximize recovery.
Maritime Law
Significant Narrowing of Rule B Attachments
Michael Orlando | November 1, 2009
A recent maritime case by the Second Circuit brings much needed common sense back into Rule B attachments, per Michael Orlando.
Construction Quality
Getting a Grip on Quality in the Constructed Project: Defining Quality
Ron Prichard | October 17, 2009
Delivery of quality results in line with expectations is key to a successful project. Dr. Ron Prichard relates the importance of defining quality pre-project.
Risk Mgmt. and Ins. Higher Education Scene
Risk Management/Insurance Intern Preparation
Brenda Powell Wells | October 17, 2009
Brenda Wells urges you to determine what interns will do and how you'll manage them beforehand.
Personal Lines Claims
"Green" Building Claim Implications
Elise Farnham | October 1, 2009
Green construction has significance for loss adjusters even when their insurer does not issue green policies. Elise Farnham explains.
Captives
The Captive/Large Deductible Debate—A Philosophical Perspective
Donald Riggin | December 1, 2009
Design and Professional Liability
Project Professional Liability Insurance for Construction Firms
Jeff Slivka | November 14, 2009
Property Insurance
Claim Preparation and Adjustment Expense: Courts Might Not Get It
Jay Levin | November 1, 2009
Construction Quality
Getting a Grip on Quality in the Constructed Project: Defining Quality
Ron Prichard | October 17, 2009
Risk Mgmt. and Ins. Higher Education Scene
Risk Management/Insurance Intern Preparation
Brenda Powell Wells | October 17, 2009
