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Reinsurance

Missing or Lost Reinsurance Contracts

Larry Schiffer | February 29, 2024

Legacy claims are often reported decades after an insurance policy has been issued and reinsured. Insurer insolvencies and mergers add to the problem. Larry Schiffer examines the challenges.

Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability

Courts Limit Insurer Liability and Increase Agent Responsibilities

Frederick Fisher | February 29, 2024

Fred Fisher relates cases that seem to swing away from traditional insurer responsibilities and change insureds' risks.

Case Law

Do Liability Policies Cover Suits Related to the Opioid Epidemic?

Jes Alexander | February 21, 2024

Learn about the ongoing battle over whether liability coverage exists for lawsuits brought by local and state governments seeking costs related to the opioid crisis, including a major recent decision out of California.

Catastrophe Risk Management

Homeowners Law and Ordinance Coverage Challenges

John E Putnam | February 9, 2024

John E. Putnam shares his experience from three Colorado wildfires.

Subcontractor Performance Risk

Construction Tech Adoption Trends

Cheri Hanes | January 26, 2024

Cheri Hanes explains these trends and how they are a necessary evolution to meet the growing demands and challenges in the construction sector.

Workplace Issues

20 Workers Comp Issues To Watch in 2024

Mark Walls, Kimberly George | January 26, 2024

Mark Walls and Kimberly George discuss essential issues for every risk manager and insurance professional to monitor in 2024.

Political Risk

How Insurers Can Become Climate Champions

Daniel Wagner | January 26, 2024

Do insurers have a role in promoting climate responsibility? Daniel Wagner believes they do.

Commercial Property

End of Silent Cyber in Property Insurance

Catherine L Trischan | January 19, 2024

The exposure for property damage due to a cyber event grows daily. Catherine Trischan looks at the exposures and possible solutions.

Claims Practices

Court Must Agree When Parties Agree to Appraisal

Barry Zalma | January 19, 2024

Barry Zalma relates a case involving appraisal of damages caused by Hurricane Ian.

Construction Safety

Construction Sites in 2050

TJ Lyons | January 5, 2024

TJ Lyons looks at construction methods and safety techniques now and in the future.

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