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Courts and Coverage
Event Data Recorders: Balancing the Benefits and Drawbacks
Brent Cooper | August 1, 2008
EDRs are in more modes of transportation than ever. Brent Cooper looks at the legislation and case law on the issue of privacy versus public safety.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Insurance Value—Not Price—Matters
Gary Bausom | June 1, 2008
Gary Bausom explains why risk management is truly managing and not looking for credit associated with market behavior.
Corporate Fraud Prevention
Risk Management for Company-Paid Purchase Cards
Scott Langlinais | June 1, 2008
Scott Langlinais warns companies of the dangers of 'improving' controls by providing P-cards to employees.
Courts and Coverage
Event Data Recorders: Balancing the Benefits and Drawbacks
Brent Cooper | August 1, 2008
Employment Practices
Downsizing Risk Management: RFOA as an Affirmative Defense
Paul Siegel | August 1, 2008
Property Insurance
Insurance Property Valuation and Loss Settlement Clauses—Important Considerations
William Austin | July 1, 2008
Maritime Law
Consistent Dispute Resolute Clauses Needed in Maritime Contracts
Michael Orlando | July 1, 2008
Corporate Fraud Prevention
Risk Management for Company-Paid Purchase Cards
Scott Langlinais | June 1, 2008
