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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.
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
The Value of Insurance Customer Relationships or Policies
Jeff Balcombe | May 1, 2010
Jeff Balcombe provides a conceptual framework for valuing customer-related intangible assets.
Construction Safety
Construction Project Risk Management
Peter Furst | May 1, 2010
Peter Furst reviews the basics of project management the elements, players, and relational model.
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.
Employment Practices
Second Circuit Applies New Supreme Court Standard for Retaliation Claims
Paul Siegel | May 1, 2010
The Second Circuit provides guidance to employers seeking to comply with state and federal antiretaliation provisions. Paul Siegel explains.
Property Insurance
Crime—Getting More Out of the Policy
William Austin | April 1, 2010
Crime exposures, forms, triggers, and limits are tricky. William Austin explains how to enhance coverage.
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
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
The Value of Insurance Customer Relationships or Policies
Jeff Balcombe | May 1, 2010
Liability Insurance
Invisible Ink: The Duty To Defend When There Is No Duty To Defend
Steven Rawls | May 1, 2010
Employment Practices
Second Circuit Applies New Supreme Court Standard for Retaliation Claims
Paul Siegel | May 1, 2010