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Construction Safety
Debunking the 13 Myths of Construction Safety
Ron Prichard | May 1, 2002
Following the current "wisdom" can create mischief in action. Dr. Ron Prichard takes a look at many items of safety folklore that are masquerading as fact.
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
The End of Computer Virus Coverage as We Know It?
Michael A. Rossi | May 1, 2002
Mike Rossi updates readers on problematic e-business insurance issues he's seeing during 2002 property insurance renewals and in conversations with insurers at RIMS.
Equipment Theft Prevention
Heavy Equipment Theft and Solutions—Part 1
David Shillingford | May 1, 2002
In this first of four articles, David Shillingford addresses the size and nature of the equipment theft problem and how to align prevention with business goals and the function of management.
Employment Practices
Supreme Court Holds ADA Doesn't Require Employer To Violate Its Seniority Policy
Paul Siegel | May 1, 2002
Paul Siegel explains the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the Americans With Disabilities Act does not require an employer to violate a seniority-based system to transfer a disabled employee to another position as a reasonable accommodation.
Captives
Captive Structures
Michael R. Mead | April 1, 2002
There are many different structures for a captive insurance company. Michael Mead discusses the most common structures and their potential uses.
Surety
Roles and Responsibilities: A Delicate Balance
Rolf Neuschaefer | April 1, 2002
Rolf Neuschaefer explores the roles and responsibilities of the principal or client, the surety, and the agent/broker in procuring corporate surety bonds.
Quantitative Methods
Measuring and Managing Operational Risks
Samir Shah | April 1, 2002
Measuring and managing operational risks of enterprise risk management.
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.
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.
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
The End of Computer Virus Coverage as We Know It?
Michael A. Rossi | May 1, 2002
Equipment Theft Prevention
Heavy Equipment Theft and Solutions—Part 1
David Shillingford | May 1, 2002
Employment Practices
Supreme Court Holds ADA Doesn't Require Employer To Violate Its Seniority Policy
Paul Siegel | May 1, 2002
Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability
Bankruptcy and the Insured versus Insured Exclusion
Robert Suomala | April 1, 2002
