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Internal Controls
Controls Design for Efficient Compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley's Section 404
Matthew Leitch | October 1, 2005
Well-designed internal controls can lighten the regulatory burden, reduce errors and fraud, and still leave people feeling like people. Matthew Leitch explains how.
Continuous Performance Improvement
Deming's Point #7 as Applied to the Insurance Industry
John Pryor | October 1, 2005
John Pryor discusses Dr. W. Edwards Deming's seventh principle: 'Adopt and institute leadership' and explains how he distinguishes leadership from management.
Environmental
Manganism?
Jeff Slivka | October 1, 2005
Jeff Slivka explains why it would be prudent for organizations to add the Manganese exposure to their overall environmental risk profile to methodically analyze the risk and manage it.
Liability Insurance
Auto Versus Mobile Equipment in the 2004 CGL—An Update
Craig Stanovich | October 1, 2005
Insurance professionals must make determinations whether "mobile equipment" is subject to motor vehicle registration and financial responsibility laws or compulsory insurance laws. Craig Stanovich provides advice.
Personal Risk Management
Identity Theft: A Personal Risk Management Approach—Part 3
Robin Olson | September 17, 2005
In the final installation of his series on identity theft, Rob Olson examines the types of coverage offered by insurance organizations and banks, and lists other reforms that are needed to address this risk.
Mediation
Six Ways To Sabotage a Mediation
Jeff Kichaven | September 1, 2005
A lawyer on the dark side can ruin a mediation in untold ways. In a tongue-in-cheek article, mediator Jeff Kichaven explains some of them.
Reinsurance
Avoiding the Reinsurance Credit Risk
Larry Schiffer | September 1, 2005
The best-case scenario for a reinsured is to have its reinsurance recoverables secured to avoid any unnecessary credit risk associated with obtaining reinsurance. Larry Schiffer explains.
Claims Practices
Claims in a Disaster
Barry Zalma | September 1, 2005
In light of the many natural disasters this year, insureds who have never had to deal with insurance claims adjusters are confused or intimidated by the prospect. Barry Zalma provides advice.
Maritime Law
ADA Applies to Foreign-Flag Cruise Ships—In Theory
Michael Orlando | August 20, 2005
In June 2005, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a decision that is an important, although not total, victory for disabled persons requiring improved access on cruise liners relating to the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Michael Orlando explains.
Environmental
Silica Claim Barred by Total Pollution Exclusion in CGL Policy
Kent Holland | August 1, 2005
Kent Holland summarizes a California court decision rejecting the argument that by adding an endorsement explicitly excluding asbestos, the insurer had to do the same for silica.
Internal Controls
Controls Design for Efficient Compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley's Section 404
Matthew Leitch | October 1, 2005
Continuous Performance Improvement
Deming's Point #7 as Applied to the Insurance Industry
John Pryor | October 1, 2005
Liability Insurance
Auto Versus Mobile Equipment in the 2004 CGL—An Update
Craig Stanovich | October 1, 2005
Personal Risk Management
Identity Theft: A Personal Risk Management Approach—Part 3
Robin Olson | September 17, 2005
Environmental
Silica Claim Barred by Total Pollution Exclusion in CGL Policy
Kent Holland | August 1, 2005
