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Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Jeff Balcombe | August 1, 2007

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

Intellectual Property

Sanford Warren | August 1, 2007

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

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.

Corporate Fraud Prevention

Scott Langlinais | July 1, 2007

A company can employ many tactics to fight fraud, but one person can undermine it. Scott Langlinais explains.

Internal Controls

Matthew Leitch | July 1, 2007

Matthew Leitch tells how cutting out "key" controls can reduce SOx cost, and regulators have provided some reasons for doing it.

Continuous Performance Improvement

John Pryor | July 1, 2007

John Pryor discusses Dr. W. Edwards Deming's adage: Encourage education and self-improvement for everyone.

Liability Insurance

Steven Rawls | July 1, 2007

Steve Rawls and Rebecca Allpelbaum show how different courts apply allocation methods to determine indemnity obligations.

Courts and Coverage

Brent Cooper | July 1, 2007

Brent Cooper and Dana Harbin discuss cases in several jurisdictions where the surface water exclusion has been ruled inapplicable.

Liability Insurance

Craig Stanovich | July 1, 2007

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

Corporate Aviation

Adam Webster | June 9, 2007

Adam Webster examines why taking risks is necessary to avoid business stagnation and discusses the dangers in doing so.