Expert Commentary

Litigation Management

Litigation Best Practices—Lessons from Risk Manager of the Year

Michael Boutot | August 1, 2008

Michael Boutot interviews the Business Insurance Risk Manager of the Year who provides some yardsticks and takeaways to improve litigation management processes and outcomes.

Liability Insurance

The Future Is Now: When Eventual Indemnity Obligations become Present Defense Obligations

Steven Rawls | August 1, 2008

Steve Rawls relates a case erasing the distinction between an insurer's duty to indemnify and its duty to defend.

Property Catastrophe Risk and Capital Markets Risk Transfer

Donald J Riggin | August 1, 2008

Don Riggin discusses the barriers to frequency losses being traded in the capital markets.

Claims Management

Technology and Claims: Blessing or Curse?

August 1, 2008

RMIS Review Editor David Tweedy takes a look at the advantages and disadvantages of technological progress in claims management.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Trends in the Valuation of the Insurance Industry: 2008

Jeff Balcombe | August 1, 2008

Jeff Balcombe looks at how the weak economy, soft market conditions, and deterioration in the credit markets are limiting the growth of insurers.

Courts and Coverage

Event Data Recorders: Balancing the Benefits and Drawbacks

Brent Cooper | August 1, 2008

EDRs are in more modes of transportation than ever. Brent Cooper looks at the legislation and case law on the issue of privacy versus public safety.

Property Insurance

Key Considerations When Buying Builders Risk Coverage

Jay Levin | August 1, 2008

Jay Levin explains why precise coverage terms and conditions should be reflected in the construction documents and reviewed in detail by all.

Employment Practices

Downsizing Risk Management: RFOA as an Affirmative Defense

Paul Siegel | August 1, 2008

Paul Siegel examines the Supreme Court's recent decision in Meacham v. Knolls Atomic Power and provides practical advice to employers facing layoffs.

Reinsurance

Where Has Traditional Reinsurance Gone?

Larry Schiffer | August 1, 2008

Alternatives to traditional reinsurance have gained significant momentum. Larry Schiffer looks at these options.

Environmental

Pollution Legal Liability Market Update

Jeff Slivka | July 1, 2008

Jeff Slivka expects to continue to see an expanded need for PLL insurance. Markets, coverage types, and trends are provided.