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Professional D and O and Fiduciary Liability

Bankruptcy and the Insured versus Insured Exclusion

Robert Suomala | April 1, 2002

Robert Suomala examines litigation surrounding the insured versus insured exclusion in D&O policies and claims by a trustee, receiver, or other official of an insured corporation in bankruptcy.

Drafting and Interpreting Policies

Public Policy and D&O Insurance

Kenneth Wollner | April 1, 2002

In his Drafting and Interpreting Insurance Policies column, Ken Wollner looks at a new California court case examining D&O conduct exclusions.

Quantitative Methods

Measuring and Managing Operational Risks

Samir Shah | April 1, 2002

Measuring and managing operational risks of enterprise risk management.

Catastrophe Risk Management

Managing Earthquake Risk

Ronald Hamburger | March 9, 2002

Since September 11, risk managers have focused on man-made risk. However, Ron Hamburger explains the greater danger of natural catastrophes, particularly earthquakes, and how their risk should be assessed and handled.

Writing Tips for Insurance Professionals

Seven Tips for Improving Your Loss Control Documents

Gary Blake | March 1, 2002

An organization's most valuable asset is the personal information about and trust of its customers. The Privacy Council explains how a security plan and other safeguards are crucial.

Risk Financing Info

SPEs: A Post-"Enron" Perspective

Brent Clark | March 1, 2002

Brent Clark explains that special purpose entities/vehicles are not inherently evil but are a prevalent and potentially useful tool in modern corporate finance.

Environmental

The Pitfalls of Accepting Contaminated Fill

Jeff Slivka | March 1, 2002

What happens when an earthwork contractor accepts fill material at the site to establish proper elevations only to discover later that the "clean fill" is anything but? Jeff Slivka provides ways to control the exposure.

Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability

Does the Discovery Provision Apply during the Extended Reporting Period?

Robert A Bregman | March 1, 2002

Bob Bregman examines whether the policy's discovery provision is operative during the time period covered by the ERP.

Personal Lines Insurance

Credit-Based Insurance Scoring: A Simmering Debate

Robin Olson | March 1, 2002

With consumer groups squarely and vehemently lined up against the insurers, and regulators caught in the middle, compromises on this issue are virtually assured.

Construction Defect Coverage

Policy Modifications and Endorsements Relating to Liability Insurance Coverage for Mold

Patrick Wielinski | March 1, 2002

Discover how policy modifications and endorsements impact liability insurance coverage for mold, enabling you to navigate the complexities of insurance claims and litigation.