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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.

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.

Property Catastrophe Risk and Capital Markets Risk Transfer

Donald Riggin | August 1, 2008

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.