Expert Commentary

Leadership at All Levels

Solving Gender Equity, One Mind, One Thought at a Time

Tricia Kagerer | April 23, 2021

Looking back and looking forward, Tricia Kagerer explains the importance of surmounting prohibition, inhibition, and bias.

Workers Compensation Issues

COVID-19 Is Not an Occupational Disease

Mark Walls, Kimberly George | April 9, 2021

To cover COVID, new state laws ignore the designed purpose of workers compensation insurance. Mark Walls explains.

Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability

The Dangers of Absolute Exclusions

Frederick Fisher | April 9, 2021

The Dangers of Absolute Exclusions—Fred Fisher looks at their use and asks why insurance regulators allow them.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

2020 Insurance Year in Review and the Impact of COVID-19

Todd Fries | April 9, 2021

The industry was obviously hurt. Todd Fries looks at the numbers and makes predictions.

When a Who Is Actually a What: Properly Insuring Residences Owned by a Trust, LLC, or Other Entity

Timothy O'Brien | April 9, 2021

Tim O'Brien and Kimberly A. Lucarelli provide guidance on the issues to consider to cover all parties with an insurable interest in an entity-owned residential property.

Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention

Effective Communication: Easier Said Than Understood

Mike Poskey | April 1, 2021

Most organizational problems result from ineffective communication. Mike Poskey says provides some tips.

Environmental

Managing the Risks of Resiliency-Related Services

David Dybdahl | March 26, 2021

In light of winter storms, restoration and reconstruction are critical. David Dybdahl looks for coverage.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Third-Party Vendor Risk Management

Mark Lanterman | March 26, 2021

Managing this risk is a strong component of maintaining a strong security culture, per Mark Lanterman.

Employee Well-Being

Suicide Prevention Crisis Services: What To Expect

Sally Spencer-Thomas | March 26, 2021

These are important links in the chain of survival. Sally Spencer-Thomas explains.

Wrap-Up Programs

Best Practices for Participating in a Wrap-Up

Tim Walsh | March 19, 2021

Participants in a wrap-up insurance program are offered explanations and guidelines by Tim Walsh.