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Internal Controls
Risk Management versus Internal Control
Matthew Leitch | June 1, 2004
If auditors want to adopt the corporate risk register as the basis of their audit planning, they need to adapt their approach in several ways. Matthew Leitch explains.
Continuous Performance Improvement
Deming's Points #2 and #3 as Applied to the Insurance Industry
John Pryor | June 1, 2004
John Pryor discusses W. Edwards Deming's principles of "adopt the new philosophy" and "cease dependence on mass inspection," along with real-world examples.
Equipment Theft Prevention
Lessons from an Equipment Thief
David Shillingford | June 1, 2004
David Shillingford steps into the mind of a heavy equipment thief, discussing how such a theft might occur and what steps owners can take to avoid becoming victims.
Courts and Coverage
Seventh Circuit Upholds Anti-Stacking Clauses
Richard Valentino | June 1, 2004
In this article, Richard Valentino discusses a recent case upholding unambiguous anti-stacking clauses to prevent the doubling of an auto insurer's liability limits.
Workplace Violence Prevention
Preemployment Screening and Workplace Violence Prevention
James Madero | June 1, 2004
Dr. James Madero discusses how preemployment screening, such as background checks and drug testing, helps prevent workplace violence and costly hiring mistakes.
Healthcare Professional Liability Insurance
Physicians: Frustrated and Fighting Back
Charles Kolodkin | May 15, 2004
Going on the offensive against disgruntled patients and their attorneys seems appealing, but Charles Kolodkin explains why risk management training is a better idea.
Security
When Was the Last Time Your Organization Had a Security Checkup?
David Nicastro | May 1, 2004
David Nicastro explains the importance of periodically evaluating your firm's physical security exposure and how to properly build and maintain a good security program.
Environmental
Managing the Environmental Risk from Subcontractors
Jeff Slivka | May 1, 2004
Jeff Slivka and Mitch Cohen look at environmental risks posed by the many workers on the construction site and how to adequately manage these risks.
Time Element
Business Interruption for Denial of Access Revisited
Douglas Berry | May 1, 2004
Doug Berry discusses three recent court cases addressing the denial of access due to a civil authority order and the effect of particular policy wording on business interruption coverage.
Employment Practices
New Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Proposed
Paul Siegel | May 1, 2004
The Department of Health and Human Services recently proposed new guidelines for federal workplace drug testing, including hair and sweat testing. Paul Siegel explains.
Continuous Performance Improvement
Deming's Points #2 and #3 as Applied to the Insurance Industry
John Pryor | June 1, 2004
Workplace Violence Prevention
Preemployment Screening and Workplace Violence Prevention
James Madero | June 1, 2004
Healthcare Professional Liability Insurance
Physicians: Frustrated and Fighting Back
Charles Kolodkin | May 15, 2004
Security
When Was the Last Time Your Organization Had a Security Checkup?
David Nicastro | May 1, 2004
Employment Practices
New Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Proposed
Paul Siegel | May 1, 2004
