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Environmental
A Mold Prevention Program
Jeff Slivka | July 1, 2002
Mold has become such a nightmare for owners, contractors, suppliers, everyone, that if you haven't developed a prevention program, you probably will. Jeff Slivka provides a brief outline of what a mold prevention program may look like.
Additional Insured Issues
Is Additional Insured Coverage Becoming Just an Illusion?
Joseph Postel | July 1, 2002
Joe Postel looks at the recent Illinois Appellate Court decision, National Union v R. Olson Constr., and at the judicial confusion over additional insured endorsements that exclude the additional insured's own negligence.
Design and Professional Liability
The Design Professional's Statute of Repose: Stumbling Blocks to the Defense of Torts and Contractual Indemnity Claims
Kenneth Slavens | July 1, 2002
Ken Slavens examines the case of Jordan v. Sandwell, Inc. , highlighting the problems that design professionals may encounter when the statute of repose is raised as a defense.
Political Risk
Political Risk Insurance in Asia: Who Purchases It, Where, and Why
Daniel Wagner | July 1, 2002
In Asia, political risk insurance (PRI) purchases are primarily driven by banks' lending requirements, which are influenced by their internal risk management and credit policies. While investors also consider PRI, it is often in response to specific political events, with banks playing a key role in determining the need for coverage. Daniel Wagner discusses.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Optimizing the Management of Natural Disaster Exposure
Rick Clinton | June 1, 2002
Many companies feel their approach to managing their overall aggregate exposure to natural disasters is deficient. Rick Clinton examines some software and consulting options for handling the earthquake exposure.
Workers Compensation Issues
The Ergonomics Regulation Roller Coaster
Christine Fuge | June 1, 2002
Explore the evolution of OSHA's ergonomic regulations and understand the impact on workplace safety and legislation with this in-depth analysis.
Terrorism Risk Management and Insurance
Terrorism Insurance Coverage for Commercial Property—A Status Report
Jack Gibson | June 1, 2002
Based on interviews with underwriters, agents, brokers, and risk managers, IRMI President Jack Gibson examines the current state of the market for terrorism coverage in property insurance.
Workers Compensation Issues
Workers Compensation and Medicare Update
Jim Pocius | June 1, 2002
Jim Pocius provides an update of the problem of conflicting regulations governing workers compensation settlements to Medicare recipients.
Property Insurance
Update—Florida Windstorm Deductibles
Douglas Berry | June 1, 2002
To mark the beginning of hurricane season 2002, Doug Berry examines recent hurricane-related insurance issues.
Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability
Predecessor Firm Coverage: A Key Aspect of Professional/E&O Liability Insurance
Robert Bregman | June 1, 2002
Bob Bregman answers many common, and not so common, questions surrounding this key coverage for predecessor firms under professional and E&O policies.
Additional Insured Issues
Is Additional Insured Coverage Becoming Just an Illusion?
Joseph Postel | July 1, 2002
Design and Professional Liability
The Design Professional's Statute of Repose: Stumbling Blocks to the Defense of Torts and Contractual Indemnity Claims
Kenneth Slavens | July 1, 2002
Political Risk
Political Risk Insurance in Asia: Who Purchases It, Where, and Why
Daniel Wagner | July 1, 2002
Catastrophe Risk Management
Optimizing the Management of Natural Disaster Exposure
Rick Clinton | June 1, 2002
Terrorism Risk Management and Insurance
Terrorism Insurance Coverage for Commercial Property—A Status Report
Jack Gibson | June 1, 2002
Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability
Predecessor Firm Coverage: A Key Aspect of Professional/E&O Liability Insurance
Robert Bregman | June 1, 2002
