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Terrorism Risk Management and Insurance
Attack on America: The Insurance Coverage Issues—Part 1
Robin Olson | November 1, 2001
In part 1 of this article, IRMI research analysts conclude that most property and casualty war risk exclusions do not apply to claims arising from the September 11 terrorist attacks on America. In part 2, they explore how other policy provisions are likely to be applied to these claims.
Terrorism Risk Management and Insurance
Attack on America: The Insurance Coverage Issues—Part 2
Robin Olson | November 1, 2001
In part 1 of this article, IRMI research analysts conclude that most property and casualty war risk exclusions do not apply to claims arising from the September 11 terrorist attacks on America. In part 2 they explore how other policy provisions are likely to be applied to these claims.
Surety
Bonding Tips and Tactics: Contractor Default Insurance
Rolf Neuschaefer | October 1, 2001
Rolf Neuschaefer examines default insurance—a recent development designed as a substitute for the traditional surety performance guarantee and discusses its shortcomings from a surety producer's perspective.
Time Element
Business Interruption for Denial of Access to Insured Property
Douglas Berry | October 1, 2001
Will your insurance cover you if a civil authority closes or denies access to your insured property due some natural or other catastrophe? Doug Berry explains how the answer depends on the policy language.
Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability
Broader Covered Perils Leave Gaps in Covered Losses under EPL Policies
Robert Bregman | October 1, 2001
Policy modifications and actions can mitigate a policyholder's exposure to uninsured losses.
Additional Insured Issues
Who Provides the Defense in Construction Defect Suits?
Joseph Postel | October 1, 2001
Subcontractors' insurers must provide a complete defense to the developer/general contractor, but can they force others to pitch in? Joe Postel examines recent case law.
Reinsurance
Understanding Reinsurance Terminology—Follow-the-Fortunes
Larry Schiffer | October 1, 2001
Larry Schiffer explains this bedrock doctrine that exemplifies the unique business partnership between the reinsured and reinsurer.
Healthcare Professional Liability Insurance
Medical Malpractice Insurance Trends? Chaos!
Charles Kolodkin | September 29, 2001
Premiums are doubling, deductibles tripling, and insurers are abandoning the line. Charles Kolodkin explains why the condition of the market is quite rationale and not surprising.
Design and Professional Liability
You Just Stood There? The Design Professional's Responsibility for Job Site Injuries
Kenneth Slavens | September 22, 2001
What should the design professional do after witnessing unsafe job site practices by the contractor? Ken Slavens explains how different jurisdictions answer that question and what can be done to both prevent injury and protect liability.
Environmental
Mold: The Newest Environmental Hazard
Alan Bressler | September 1, 2001
Obtaining insurance coverage for mold-related problems is difficult, with most insurers relying on pollution exclusions and/or newly added mold exclusions to deny coverage. Kevin Shane and Alan Bressler explain the basics of the problem and offer coverage solutions.
Terrorism Risk Management and Insurance
Attack on America: The Insurance Coverage Issues—Part 1
Robin Olson | November 1, 2001
Terrorism Risk Management and Insurance
Attack on America: The Insurance Coverage Issues—Part 2
Robin Olson | November 1, 2001
Time Element
Business Interruption for Denial of Access to Insured Property
Douglas Berry | October 1, 2001
Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability
Broader Covered Perils Leave Gaps in Covered Losses under EPL Policies
Robert Bregman | October 1, 2001
Additional Insured Issues
Who Provides the Defense in Construction Defect Suits?
Joseph Postel | October 1, 2001
Reinsurance
Understanding Reinsurance Terminology—Follow-the-Fortunes
Larry Schiffer | October 1, 2001
Healthcare Professional Liability Insurance
Medical Malpractice Insurance Trends? Chaos!
Charles Kolodkin | September 29, 2001
Design and Professional Liability
You Just Stood There? The Design Professional's Responsibility for Job Site Injuries
Kenneth Slavens | September 22, 2001
