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The Evolution of Finite Reinsurance and Financial Accounting Statement (FAS) 113

Donald Riggin | May 1, 2008

Looking back to the '80s and projecting forward, Don Riggin examines finite reinsurance.

Employment Practices

"Associational" Discrimination Claims a Growing Concern for Employers

Paul Siegel | May 1, 2008

Paul Siegel explains why human resources professionals must consider the potential for claims by employee spouses, relatives, and partners.

Corporate Aviation

Knowing Your Aviation Business Model

Adam Webster | April 25, 2008

Despite the allure of private business jet fractional ownership, it's red ink on a bad day and treading water on a good one. Adam Webster explains.

Personal Lines Insurance

Managing Personal Automobile Insurance Risks Following Death

Jack Hungelmann | April 18, 2008

Jack Hungelmann illustrates the coverage pitfalls facing the survivors of the deceased's personal auto policy.

Claims Management

An Insurance Claims Management Retrospective

April 1, 2008

William Quinn Jr. takes a look at the claims management experience, then (1950s) and now (2000s).

Construction Defect Coverage

Defective Construction as an Occurrence: Witnessing the "Occurrence" Farewell Tour?

Patrick Wielinski | April 1, 2008

Explore the intricate litigation surrounding "occurrence" and "property damage" definitions in CGL policies through expert analysis and case reviews.

Property Insurance

Pollution Events—An Insured Peril in Property Insurance?

William Austin | April 1, 2008

William Austin illustrates why risk management professionals must continually test insurance coverage prior to a loss event.

Current Trends and Issues

Why Insurance Companies Should Bear—Not Manage—Risk

Tim Ryles | April 1, 2008

Tim Ryles shows why insurers may best serve their customers by not proffering risk management services to their insureds.

Corporate Fraud Prevention

Reducing the Opportunity To Commit Fraud

Scott Langlinais | March 1, 2008

Scott Langlinais says while checks and balances are important, they cannot prevent fraud—segregated processes compliment ethical behavior.

Enterprise Risk Management

Chief Audit Executives and Risk Management Silos

Mark Layton | March 1, 2008

Mark Layton explains how CAEs can play a vital role in bridging silos and improving their firms' risk intelligence capabilities.