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Reinsurance
Follow-the-Fortunes Updated
Larry Schiffer | April 1, 2004
In an update of a 2001 article, Larry Schiffer examines how some new reinsurance cases have interpreted the follow-the-fortunes doctrine in environmental and asbestos contexts.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Managing Extreme Wind (Hurricane) Losses
Nathan Gould | March 1, 2004
Dr. Nathan Gould discusses extreme wind hazards, historical loss exposure, and a methodical engineered approach to effectively manage/reduce wind losses.
Mediation
Insurance Bad Faith and Mediation Confidentiality: Critical Policies on a Collision Course
Jeff Kichaven | March 1, 2004
Do mediation confidentiality statutes permit insurer bad faith? Are mediation confidences protected in related lawsuits? Jeff Kichaven examines these questions and dilemmas.
Continuous Performance Improvement
Deming's Point #1 as Applied to the Insurance Industry
John Pryor | March 1, 2004
Create constancy of purpose for improvement of product and service. John Pryor discusses this W. Edwards Deming principle along with real-world examples.
Courts and Coverage
Subrogation Rights against Personal Auto Uninsured Motorists Coverage
Brent Cooper | March 1, 2004
Understand the intricacies of subrogation rights against personal auto uninsured motorists coverage and how they impact workers compensation claims.
Personal Risk Management
Personal Risk Management: An Overview
Jack Hungelmann | March 1, 2004
In this new personal lines column, Insurance for Dummies author Jack Hungelmann outlines 16 commitments agents should make to provide quality services to their clients.
Workplace Violence Prevention
Domestic Violence in the Workplace: A Continuing Danger
James Madero | March 1, 2004
Domestic violence has been spilling over into the workplace at an alarming rate Dr James Madero discusses the national tragedy and provides a necessary response.
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Protecting Your Employees from Identity Theft
Gary Clayton | February 14, 2004
Theft of information by employees is the top cause of identity fraud. Conducting an audit of how personnel information is stored and used can reveal gaps in controls. Gary Clayton explains.
Continuous Performance Improvement
Deming Disciples—Our Industry's Real Leaders?
John Pryor | February 1, 2004
John Pryor examines the leadership principles espoused by W. Edwards Deming and their application for the insurance industry.
Maritime Law
Circuit Split Widens over Exculpatory Clauses in Maritime Contracts
Michael Orlando | February 1, 2004
Michael Orlando explains how a recent Eighth Circuit decision involving a fire at a marina highlights and widens the current split among federal circuits over the enforceability of "red-letter" clauses.
Mediation
Insurance Bad Faith and Mediation Confidentiality: Critical Policies on a Collision Course
Jeff Kichaven | March 1, 2004
Continuous Performance Improvement
Deming's Point #1 as Applied to the Insurance Industry
John Pryor | March 1, 2004
Courts and Coverage
Subrogation Rights against Personal Auto Uninsured Motorists Coverage
Brent Cooper | March 1, 2004
Workplace Violence Prevention
Domestic Violence in the Workplace: A Continuing Danger
James Madero | March 1, 2004
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Protecting Your Employees from Identity Theft
Gary Clayton | February 14, 2004
Continuous Performance Improvement
Deming Disciples—Our Industry's Real Leaders?
John Pryor | February 1, 2004
Maritime Law
Circuit Split Widens over Exculpatory Clauses in Maritime Contracts
Michael Orlando | February 1, 2004
