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Construction Defect Coverage

Patrick Wielinski | February 1, 2008

Pat Wielinski reviews litigation involving the CGL definitions of "occurrence" and "property damage."

Reinsurance

Larry Schiffer | February 1, 2008

Larry Schiffer discusses these clauses and some of the ramifications that flow from the obligation to report and provide notice of claims.

Construction Safety

Peter Furst | January 19, 2008

Peter Furst looks at the safety procedures, people focus, operational focus, and organizational systems necessary to ensure an injury-free workplace.

Environmental

Richard Scislowski | January 1, 2008

Courts poked so many holes in the exclusion that it hardly excluded anything. Rich Scislowski explains the ISO solutions.

Claims Practices

Barry Zalma | January 1, 2008

With constant regulation changes, Barry Zalma says best practices mandate yearlong education.

Liability Insurance

Craig Stanovich | January 1, 2008

Craig Stanovich explains why assuming that liability insurance will respond to claims due to the serving or furnishing of alcohol is a mistake.

Corporate Fraud Prevention

Scott Langlinais | January 1, 2008

Scott Langlinais advises firms to adopt, reiterate frequently, enforce, and reevaluate their codes of conduct.

Internal Controls

Matthew Leitch | January 1, 2008

Matthew Leitch explains how the logic and calculations required for the Bayes's Rule approach are surprisingly simple, intuitive, and practical.

Courts and Coverage

Brent Cooper | January 1, 2008

Brent Cooper relates a case showing the difficulty of applying trigger theories in progressive or continuous property damage claims.

Personal Lines Insurance

Mike McCracken | December 8, 2007

IRMI's Mike McCracken examines rental car coverage provided by the personal auto policy (PAP) and compares what some rental companies offer.