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Claims Practices
Sharing of Information between Insurers To Fight Fraud
Barry Zalma | July 1, 2006
When insurers fail to communicate to combat fraud, no one benefits. Barry Zalma looks at legislative initiatives to stop this practice.
Construction Safety
Measuring Success—Integrated Risk Management
Peter Furst | June 3, 2006
Peter Furst outlines some tools and techniques to assess the effectiveness of the safety management process.
Mediation
Professional Mediator: A Distinction That Makes a Difference
Jeff Kichaven | June 1, 2006
While many mediators are former judges, proper mediation goes beyond two-dimensional judging. Jeff Kichaven explains.
Continuous Performance Improvement
Deming's Point #10 as Applied to the Insurance Industry
John Pryor | June 1, 2006
John Pryor explains Dr. Edwards Deming's Point #10: Eliminate slogans, exhortations, and targets for the workforce.
Current Trends and Issues
Dissecting Problems in Association Health Insurance Policies
Tim Ryles | June 1, 2006
Dr. Tim Ryles cautions against risky association plans and advises on how not to become a victim.
Courts and Coverage
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Effect on Claims Handling Procedures
Brent Cooper | June 1, 2006
Insurers faced unique obstacles in investigating and settling claims in 2005. Dana Harbin and Brent Cooper explain.
Construction Defect Coverage
Complex Construction Defect Claims: Who Pays First?—Part 1
Patrick Wielinski | June 1, 2006
In a two-part series, Pat Wielinski discusses a recent and major concern of the construction industry—the risk of nonperformance or default.
Courts and Coverage
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Effect on Rating and Underwriting
Brent Cooper | May 13, 2006
Homeowners insurance rate increases may stabilize the market in affected states. Dana Harbin and Brent Cooper explain.
Surety
Surety Underwriting, Sales, and Service—A Delicate Balance
Rolf Neuschaefer | May 1, 2006
Rolf Neuschaefer explains the need for a better understanding of the respective responsibilities of sureties and agents.
Environmental
Mold Litigation: Expert Testimony Required to Prove Causation
Kent Holland | April 1, 2006
Kent Holland explains how expert testimony may be required to prove causation of property damages in mold cases.
Continuous Performance Improvement
Deming's Point #10 as Applied to the Insurance Industry
John Pryor | June 1, 2006
Current Trends and Issues
Dissecting Problems in Association Health Insurance Policies
Tim Ryles | June 1, 2006
Courts and Coverage
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Effect on Claims Handling Procedures
Brent Cooper | June 1, 2006
Construction Defect Coverage
Complex Construction Defect Claims: Who Pays First?—Part 1
Patrick Wielinski | June 1, 2006
Courts and Coverage
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Effect on Rating and Underwriting
Brent Cooper | May 13, 2006
Environmental
Mold Litigation: Expert Testimony Required to Prove Causation
Kent Holland | April 1, 2006
