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Personal Risk Management

Jack Hungelmann | February 1, 2008

Jack Hungelmann points out the problems of not having standardized umbrella policies.

Employment Practices

Paul Siegel | February 1, 2008

Paul Siegel tells how the State Division of Human Rights is now investigating administrative complaints of discrimination more aggressively.

Construction Defect Coverage

Patrick Wielinski | February 1, 2008

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

Claims Practices

Barry Zalma | February 1, 2008

Barry Zalma shows why insurers who settle with a general release may not be able to close the claim.

Environmental

Richard Scislowski | February 1, 2008

ISO did not define "suit," so courts were divided, particularly in pollution cleanup cases. Rich Scislowski explains.

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.

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.