Expert Commentary

Construction Safety

Managing Construction Risk through Pre-Operational Planning

Peter Furst | September 30, 2006

Peter Furst explains that the goal of preplanning is to reduce hazards, which will minimize disruption, increase efficiency, and lower costs.

Continuous Performance Improvement

Deming's Point #11 as Applied to the Insurance Industry

John Pryor | September 1, 2006

John Pryor examines Dr. Edwards Deming's Point #11: Eliminate numerical quotas for the workforce … and for people in management.

Property Insurance

Public Adjusters: Do Their Contracts Create Irrevocable, Enforceable Assignments?

Jay Levin | September 1, 2006

Jay Levin explores why post-loss assignments should be clearly expressed to eliminate any ambiguity about the extent and nature of the interest assigned.

Claims Practices

Insurer Sues Attorney for Malicious Prosecution

Barry Zalma | August 1, 2006

In a bit of a role reversal, an insurer rightly goes after an attorney who filed an apparently malicious and unfounded lawsuit against it. Barry Zalma explains.

Insurance … The Other Side of the Chinese Wall

Gary Bausom | July 1, 2006

Gary Bausom explains the growing divergence between insurer and insured expectations after a loss, and how this wall can be overcome.

Workplace Violence Prevention

Investigating Domestic Violence in the Workplace

James Madero | July 1, 2006

Dr. James Madero describes the major categories of investigation that are critical to understanding and managing this growing risk.

Wrap-Up Programs

Top 10 Favorite Wrap-Up Questions (and Answers)

Richard Resnick | July 1, 2006

Rich Resnick provides his 'Top 10 Favorite Wrap-Up Questions' commonly asked by potential wrap-up buyers, along with his answers.

Property Insurance

The Litigation Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: Are the Flood Gates Opening?

Jay Levin | July 1, 2006

Jay Levin looks at Judge Senter's rulings—fair but not enforcing anti-concurrent causation language where it would eliminate coverage for otherwise covered hurricane damage.

Employment Practices

Supreme Court Loosens Standard in Retaliation Lawsuits

Paul Siegel | July 1, 2006

Paul Siegel discusses a recent Supreme Court case that has been hailed as a victory by employees' rights groups nationwide.

Construction Defect Coverage

Complex Construction Defect Claims: Who Pays First?—Part 2

Patrick Wielinski | July 1, 2006

Performance bond sureties may look to the contractor's CGL insurer to recoup losses. Pat Wielinski explains.