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Construction Defect Coverage

Coverage Triggers for Construction Defect Claims

Joseph Junfola | July 10, 2020

Turning back to the basics, Joe Junfola reviews the definition, triggers, and application of such triggers.

Agricultural Insurance

Meet Me at the Corner of "Agriculture" and "Pollution"

Casey Roberts | July 10, 2020

Casey Roberts updates his 2016 article looking at pollution exposures for agriculture (ag) operations.

Personal Risk Management

Home Replacement Cost Valuation Guide

Kurt Thoennessen | July 10, 2020

Home Replacement Cost Valuation Guide—How can home owners determine their home's value? Kurt Thoennessen provides tips.

Inferior Insurance Product

Implications of the CGL "Auto" Exclusion

James Mahurin | July 3, 2020

A close reading reveals some uncomfortable truths. James Mahurin relates his concerns.

Property Insurance

Commercial Property Policies Generally Cover Loss Due to Riots

Linda Robinson | July 3, 2020

First pandemic, now riots! Is your business covered under its commercial property policy? How is the loss calculated? IRMI provides insight.

Design and Professional Liability

Contractors Professional Liability in a COVID-19 Era

Jeff Slivka | July 3, 2020

In construction projects, Jeff Slivka warns of the uncertainties and ramifications.

Maritime Law

Safe-Berth Clause in Vessel Charter Agreements

Michael Orlando | July 3, 2020

Mike Orlando discusses Citgo Asphalt Refining Co. v. Frescati Shipping Co., Ltd. , a case addressing consequences concerning a vessel oil pollution incident and safe-berth clauses in vessel charter agreements.

Claims Management

Presumption of WC Claim Compensability in the Age of COVID

Christopher Mandel | July 3, 2020

Presumption of WC Claim Compensability in the Age of COVID—From the "Grand Bargain" to the pandemic, Chris Mandel looks at the impacts.

Construction Safety

Construction Safety: Litigation Not Legislation

TJ Lyons | June 26, 2020

TJ Lyons relates construction accidents he's seen and shows why they were preventable.

Workers Compensation Issues

The Coronavirus (COVID-19)—Is It Compensable?

Veronica Bates, Christine Fuge | June 18, 2020

Factors such as whether it was contracted during the course of employment and the laws and case law of the jurisdiction will matter.

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