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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.

Property Insurance

Insurance Property Valuation and Loss Settlement Clauses—Important Considerations

William Austin | July 1, 2008

William Austin says appropriate property risk management goes well beyond simply the identification of perils that may cause damage, destruction, or interruption of operations.

Claims Practices

Insurers Need To Audit Their Vendors' Service

Barry Zalma | July 1, 2008

Barry Zalma explains why prudent insurers need to trust claims vendors while simultaneously verifying their performance.

Environmental

Pollution Legal Liability Market Update

Jeff Slivka | July 1, 2008

Discover key insights into the pollution legal liability (PLL) market, including trends, coverage types, and the role of PLL insurance in environmental risk management.

Maritime Law

Consistent Dispute Resolute Clauses Needed in Maritime Contracts

Michael Orlando | July 1, 2008

Michael Orlando explains how inconsistent arbitration clauses in charter parties and bills of lading inevitably lead to piecemeal dispute resolution.

Claims Management

Third-Party Administrators: Quality versus Price

June 1, 2008

The wise consumer will analyze the quality indicators first and then compare price when selecting a TPA. Glenn Brown explains.

Liability Insurance

CGL Insurance 2007 Edition—A Summary of Changes

Craig Stanovich | June 1, 2008

While tempting, it's not wise to dismiss the December 2007 ISO changes. Craig Stanovich provides a synopsis.

Design and Professional Liability

Contractors Professional Liability Market Update

Jeff Slivka | June 1, 2008

Jeff Slivka expects to continue to see an expanded need for contractors professional liability. Markets, requirements, rates, and trends are provided.