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Enterprise Risk Management

Mark Layton | September 1, 2007

To establish a risk intelligent enterprise, you must take calculated risks and avoid "the taboo of failure." Mark Layton explains.

Construction Defect Coverage

Patrick Wielinski | September 1, 2007

Pat Wielinski relates the recent Texas Supreme Court holding that unexpected/unintended property damage is an "occurrence" under the CGL.

Maritime Law

Michael Orlando | August 18, 2007

Michael Orlando looks at the recent admiralty case, Sinochem Int'l Co., Ltd. v. Malaysia Int'l Shipping Corp. , which addressed forum non conveniens.

Claims Practices

Barry Zalma | August 1, 2007

An Illinois decision requiring experts to be licensed in the state before testifying could be problematic. Barry Zalma explains.

Intellectual Property

Sanford Warren | August 1, 2007

Sanford Warren examines the patent as a legal mechanism to protect innovation, especially novel business practices.

Design and Professional Liability

Jeff Slivka | August 1, 2007

Jeff Slivka examines the marketplace, the trends, and the various forms of coverage available this year.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Jeff Balcombe | August 1, 2007

Jeff Balcombe discusses factors that influence value: growth, profitability, customer relationships, and company-specific risks.

Captives

Michael R. Mead | August 1, 2007

Michael Mead says the prudent captive owner will address the collateral issue early in the formation and often throughout the life of the captive.

Surety

Marilyn Klinger | August 1, 2007

In this ongoing series, Marilyn Klinger discusses the surety problem of penal sum increases with change orders.

Liability Insurance

Craig Stanovich | July 1, 2007

Craig Stanovich explains the meaning of "insured contract" and how the term fits into the CGL policy.