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Terrorism Risk Management and Insurance
The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002
Jeffrey Woodward | December 1, 2002
Understand the key aspects of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 and how it impacts property and casualty insurance policies in the United States.
Reinsurance
When Errors Occur in a Reinsurance Relationship
Larry Schiffer | December 1, 2002
Larry Schiffer examines the errors and omissions clause in reinsurance policies, including its history, proper drafting, use and misuse, and court interpretations.
Design and Professional Liability
Copyright Infringement of Design Documents
Kent Holland | November 16, 2002
Using a recent case as an example, Kent Holland discusses the importance of preserving the copyright interest of the architect's design documents.
Workers Compensation Issues
Changing Information Technology—Part 1
Martin McGavin | November 1, 2002
In the first of two articles, Martin McGavin examines new risk management information technology and illustrates its advantages.
Eradicating Sales Call Reluctance
Appearance Is Everything
Frank Lee | November 1, 2002
In this article on Sales Call Reluctance, Frank Lee describes the Hyperpro and the obsession this person has with the appearance of success.
Captives
Actuarial Projections and the Captive
Michael R. Mead | November 1, 2002
Actuaries are crucial to the formation and success of captives. Michael Mead discusses the role of the actuary in understanding claims, establishing premiums, and projecting profits.
Construction Safety
The Value of Safety
Ron Prichard | November 1, 2002
In a continuing series on construction safety, Ron Prichard discusses why safety deserves placement in an organization as a value, and some of the obstacles to be overcome.
Time Element
Business Interruption—What Does "Suspension" Mean?
Douglas Berry | November 1, 2002
Doug Berry examines the conflicting court opinions regarding the meaning of "suspension" when a claim for business interruption based on a partial closing is denied.
Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability
Non-Practicing Extensions in Professional Liability Insurance Policies
Robert Bregman | November 1, 2002
Liability claims can be made against insureds even after they cease to practice their professions. Robert Bregman discusses the importance of non-practicing extensions in professional liability insurance policies.
Employment Practices
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002: Expanded Whistleblower Protection
Paul Siegel | November 1, 2002
Paul Siegel discusses the employment-related provisions, procedures, and implications of the recently enacted "whistleblower" act, which became law July 30.
Terrorism Risk Management and Insurance
The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002
Jeffrey Woodward | December 1, 2002
Design and Professional Liability
Copyright Infringement of Design Documents
Kent Holland | November 16, 2002
Workers Compensation Issues
Changing Information Technology—Part 1
Martin McGavin | November 1, 2002
Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability
Non-Practicing Extensions in Professional Liability Insurance Policies
Robert Bregman | November 1, 2002
Employment Practices
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002: Expanded Whistleblower Protection
Paul Siegel | November 1, 2002
