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Surety
Large Projects Underwriting: The Role of the Surety Bond Broker
September 15, 2022
Nancy Schnee of American Global explains the surety process and the importance of providing sureties ample time to underwrite.
Captives
Reasons for Captive Formation Matter
Hale Stewart | September 15, 2022
Reviewing case law, Hale Stewart shows that subjective intent—the reasons why a taxpayer forms a captive—is just as important as objective substance.
Construction Safety
In Construction Safety, Language Matters
TJ Lyons | September 15, 2022
A TED talk on language shows how English can result in blaming workers instead of looking at the accident situations. TJ Lyons explains.
Construction Quality
Construction Operational Systems and Their Effect on Project Outcomes
Peter Furst | September 15, 2022
Being aware of the reasons people resist change will help the implementation of change. Peter Furst explains.
Intellectual Property
Starting a Podcast? Consider the Risks
Sanford Warren | September 9, 2022
Sanford Warren explains what to do regarding copyrighted music, interviews, art, and other material when making a podcast.
Liability Insurance
The Auto Exclusion in the CGL Policy
Craig Stanovich | September 1, 2022
Craig Stanovich explains how it is designed to eliminate coverage for bodily injury or property damage customarily covered by a commercial auto policy.
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Apple Vulnerabilities and Staying Apprised of Current Cyber Threats
Mark Lanterman | September 1, 2022
Cyber security is everyone's responsibility, stresses Mark Lanterman, including having knowledge of current threats and enacting best practices.
Current Trends and Issues
In Search of Standards for Totaled Auto Claims Software
Tim Ryles | September 1, 2022
When it comes to setting standards for the use of computer technology in insurance, Tim Ryles points to the lack of regulator ability to adequately do so.
Reinsurance
Privity of Contract in Reinsurance
Larry Schiffer | September 1, 2022
Larry Schiffer examines privity and the legal and statutory exceptions that allow direct rights of action against reinsurers.
Claims Practices
Insured's Release of Insurer Defeats Claim of Third Party
Barry Zalma | August 5, 2022
An assignment of claim against insurers after insureds sign a release is worthless. Barry Zalma relates the case.
Construction Quality
Construction Operational Systems and Their Effect on Project Outcomes
Peter Furst | September 15, 2022
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Apple Vulnerabilities and Staying Apprised of Current Cyber Threats
Mark Lanterman | September 1, 2022
Current Trends and Issues
In Search of Standards for Totaled Auto Claims Software
Tim Ryles | September 1, 2022
Claims Practices
Insured's Release of Insurer Defeats Claim of Third Party
Barry Zalma | August 5, 2022