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Design and Professional Liability
Insurance Coverage—Waivers of Subrogation
Kent Holland | August 1, 2002
In this article, Kent Holland discusses a Fourth Circuit case that demonstrates the importance of waivers of subrogation as part of the risk allocation strategy.
Surety
Exoneration Based on Fraud in the Inducement as a Surety Defense
Marilyn Klinger | August 1, 2002
With new business scandals unfolding daily, improper business conduct is currently in the spotlight. Here, Marilyn Klinger considers a surety's exoneration defense based on fraud or material misrepresentation in the inducement.
Captives
Choosing the Right Captive Domicile
Michael R. Mead | August 1, 2002
In this article, Michael Mead discusses captive domiciles, their importance and what factors to consider when selecting one.
Equipment Theft Prevention
Heavy Equipment Theft and Solutions—Part 2
David Shillingford | August 1, 2002
This second of four articles by David Shillingford on heavy equipment theft deals with physical measures that can be taken to protect equipment.
Time Element
The Shackleton Approach: Effective Leadership throughout the Claims Process
Daniel Torpey | August 1, 2002
Daniel Torpey relates leadership lessons from a historical figure and an executive facing disaster in discussing the complexities of large insurance claims and the importance of good leadership to effect smooth settlement.
Surety
Protecting the Balance Sheet
Rolf Neuschaefer | July 1, 2002
An uninsured loss drains cash, the lifeblood of any business, and erodes net worth. Rolf Neuschaefer explains what surety underwriters are looking for from their principals in the current market.
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.
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.
Design and Professional Liability
Insurance Coverage—Waivers of Subrogation
Kent Holland | August 1, 2002
Surety
Exoneration Based on Fraud in the Inducement as a Surety Defense
Marilyn Klinger | August 1, 2002
Equipment Theft Prevention
Heavy Equipment Theft and Solutions—Part 2
David Shillingford | August 1, 2002
Time Element
The Shackleton Approach: Effective Leadership throughout the Claims Process
Daniel Torpey | August 1, 2002
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
