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Employment Practices

Top 10 Best Employment Practices for the New New Economy

Paul Siegel | December 1, 2000

Given the rapid growth of new new economy companies, HR issues have tended to take a backseat to other concerns. This article enumerates the most important employment practices that these companies should adopt in order to keep on track.

Reinsurance

The Reinsurance Relationship—How Special Is It?

Larry Schiffer | December 1, 2000

While some have written off the duty in these modern times, most insurance and reinsurance professionals still adhere to the precepts of the legal duty of utmost good faith. This article examines this duty that is so fundamental to the reinsurance relationship and how it has changed.

Design and Professional Liability

What Is Subrogation ... and Why Is My Contract Waiving It?

Kenneth A Slavens | December 1, 2000

Do you really know what you're doing when you sign a waiver of subrogation? Ken Slavens explains what it is and how it helps you manage risk.

Eradicating Sales Call Reluctance

The Most Difficult Salesperson in the World

Frank Lee | November 1, 2000

Do you know someone who argues incessantly over trivial matters, is intent on winning every argument, and is a professed "expert" in all subjects? This person may suffer from Oppositional Reflex call reluctance. Learn how to recognize and deal with Oppositionals in this fascinating article.

Enterprise Risk Management

Enterprise Risk Management in the Financial Services Industry: From Concept to Management Process

Jerry Miccolis | November 1, 2000

Learn how a five-step systematic management process-assessing risks, articulating strategies, evaluating strategies from policyholders' and owners' perspectives, and then refining them-represents the logical flow of activities in developing ERM strategy.

Workers Compensation Issues

The Employer/Employee Relationship in Workers Compensation

Jim Pocius | November 1, 2000

In these changing business times, it is often difficult to discern who the real employer is with regard to the employer/employee relationship. Jim Pocius explains the common-law method of defining the employer/employee relationship and provides cost saving tips for risk management.

Brand Equity and Product Recall

Are You Ready for Total Recall?

Daniel Torpey | November 1, 2000

Discover strategies to safeguard your business against the financial and reputational damage of product recalls.

Construction Defect Coverage

More on Defective Work as an Occurrence

Patrick Wielinski | November 1, 2000

Discover how to navigate the complexities of defective work claims and understand the implications of court opinions on construction defect coverage.

Agent and Broker Technology Issues

Virus Risk Management

Steve Anderson | October 21, 2000

Steve Anderson discusses ways to manage computer viruses.

Additional Insured Issues

What Does an Additional Insured Endorsement Cover? (Part II Manuscript Endorsements)

Joseph Postel | October 1, 2000

If your contract doesn't specify what type of additional insured (AI) coverage is required, it is quite possible that a very restrictive manuscript endorsement will be used. If ISO standard (or broader) AI coverage is desired, it should be specified in the contract. Learn about manuscript AI endorsements, their pitfalls, and how courts have interpreted -- and refused to interpret -- them.

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