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Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Variations in "Fraud/Dishonesty" Exclusions in Tech/Media/eBusiness Policies
Michael A. Rossi | January 14, 2006
In conjunction with the Tech-eRisk 2006 Seminar, Mike Rossi continues his series on wording issues in newer liability insurance policies.
Internal Controls
Seven Frontiers of Internal Control and Risk Management
Matthew Leitch | January 1, 2006
In discussing his seven frontiers of internal control and risk management, Matthew Leitch looks at the importance of carefully designed and implemented risk control measures.
Captives
Investment Strategies for Captives
Michael R. Mead | January 1, 2006
Michael Mead discusses how captive premiums and reserves can grow over time and how these funds are held and invested.
Liability Insurance
Allocation of Damages for Ongoing Losses over Multiple Policies: Who Pays and How Much?
Steven Rawls | January 1, 2006
Looking at caselaw, Steve Rawls shows there is no uniform application of either trigger theories or allocation concepts.
Current Trends and Issues
How To Recognize and Avoid Health Insurance Fraud
Tim Ryles | January 1, 2006
Tim Ryles explains that being alert to insurance scams can be helpful in avoiding victimization at the hands of con artists operating through unauthorized insurers.
Courts and Coverage
Homeowners Policies and Acts of Self-Defense
Brent Cooper | January 1, 2006
Brent Cooper reviews court decisions on whether homeowners are protected by their liability insurance for damages from defensive acts.
Personal Risk Management
Insurance Products for Uninsurable Chronic Medical Conditions
Jack Hungelmann | January 1, 2006
The solution for those deemed uninsurable for most life, health, disability, and long-term care products is personal risk management. Jack Hungelmann explains.
Liability Insurance
Additional Insured Endorsements—A Potential Minefield—Part 1
Craig Stanovich | January 1, 2006
In this first of three articles, Craig Stanovich looks at the connection between the named insured and additional insured necessary for CGL coverage.
Intellectual Property
Liability for Infringing Acts
Sanford Warren, Sanford Warren | January 1, 2006
Sanford Warren discusses how a patent owner can obtain damages for infringing acts that occur before a patent is ever granted.
Reinsurance
Contract Finality—What a Concept!
Larry Schiffer | January 1, 2006
Agreeing to terms and conditions of a reinsurance contract on the day of placement may reduce disputes arising out of ambiguous contract terms. Larry Schiffer explains.
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Variations in "Fraud/Dishonesty" Exclusions in Tech/Media/eBusiness Policies
Michael A. Rossi | January 14, 2006
Internal Controls
Seven Frontiers of Internal Control and Risk Management
Matthew Leitch | January 1, 2006
Liability Insurance
Allocation of Damages for Ongoing Losses over Multiple Policies: Who Pays and How Much?
Steven Rawls | January 1, 2006
Current Trends and Issues
How To Recognize and Avoid Health Insurance Fraud
Tim Ryles | January 1, 2006
Personal Risk Management
Insurance Products for Uninsurable Chronic Medical Conditions
Jack Hungelmann | January 1, 2006
Liability Insurance
Additional Insured Endorsements—A Potential Minefield—Part 1
Craig Stanovich | January 1, 2006
Intellectual Property
Liability for Infringing Acts
Sanford Warren, Sanford Warren | January 1, 2006