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Equipment Theft Prevention
Technology in the Fight Against Equipment Theft—Part 4
David Shillingford | March 1, 2003
David Shillingford analyzes how technology can be used to fight crime and the cost/benefit considerations of these technologies.
Political Risk
Terrorism's Impact on International Relations
Daniel Wagner | March 1, 2003
Wagner discusses how the war on terrorism has changed our world and the impact that unpredictability of future events has on global politics and economics.
Intellectual Property
The Question of Work for Hire: "I Paid for It. Why Isn't It Mine?"
Sanford Warren | March 1, 2003
Sanford Warren explores the "work for hire" doctrine and provides suggestions for how employers can clear up copyright issues before the work is performed.
Reinsurance
Who Owes Whom? Understanding Setoffs in Reinsurance
Larry Schiffer | March 1, 2003
There are many situations in reinsurance relationships where the concept of setoff may apply. Larry Schiffer explains the right, its origins, and its application.
Personal Lines Insurance
Wedding Insurance: A Savvy Purchase?
Robin Olson | March 1, 2003
Spring brings not only flowers, but weddings too. Wedding insurance should be purchased far in advance, before any expenses are incurred. Rob Olson examines the product and the providers.
Workers Compensation Issues
The Impact of TRIA on Workers Compensation Insurance
Christine Fuge | February 18, 2003
With the passage of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, the landscape of workers compensation insurance has been forever altered. IRMI assesses the ramifications.
Writing Tips for Insurance Professionals
"Never End a Sentence in a Preposition" and Six Other Myths about Writing
Gary Blake | February 8, 2003
In this article, Gary Blake discusses seven 'rules' that insurance claims people must occasionally break to make their communications supple and effective.
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
The Growing Privacy Risk and the Insurance Industry
Gary Clayton | February 1, 2003
Privacy is quickly becoming a growing concern to risk managers and the insurance industry. Gary Clayton asks, "Are you prepared?"
Market Practices
Considering Alternative Risk Transfer
Peter Polstein | February 1, 2003
Peter Polstein examines the use of deductibles and self-insured retentions to help with the rising costs of insurance premiums.
Employment Practices
The Dangers of "Post-Injury" Drug and Alcohol Testing
Paul Siegel | February 1, 2003
Paul Siegel explains why, due to recent case law, employers should be wary of conducting automatic testing based on an employee work-related injury.
Equipment Theft Prevention
Technology in the Fight Against Equipment Theft—Part 4
David Shillingford | March 1, 2003
Intellectual Property
The Question of Work for Hire: "I Paid for It. Why Isn't It Mine?"
Sanford Warren | March 1, 2003
Workers Compensation Issues
The Impact of TRIA on Workers Compensation Insurance
Christine Fuge | February 18, 2003
Writing Tips for Insurance Professionals
"Never End a Sentence in a Preposition" and Six Other Myths about Writing
Gary Blake | February 8, 2003
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
The Growing Privacy Risk and the Insurance Industry
Gary Clayton | February 1, 2003
Employment Practices
The Dangers of "Post-Injury" Drug and Alcohol Testing
Paul Siegel | February 1, 2003
