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Construction Defect Coverage
Beware the Stunted CGL: Breach of Contract Endorsements
Patrick Wielinski | July 17, 2020
Learn how to navigate the complexities of CGL policy endorsements and protect your business from breach of contract exclusions with expert insights.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Construction Defect Coverage
Beware the Stunted CGL: Breach of Contract Endorsements
Patrick Wielinski | July 17, 2020
Construction Defect Coverage
Coverage Triggers for Construction Defect Claims
Joseph Junfola | July 10, 2020
Agricultural Insurance
Meet Me at the Corner of "Agriculture" and "Pollution"
Casey Roberts | July 10, 2020
Claims Management
Presumption of WC Claim Compensability in the Age of COVID
Christopher Mandel | July 3, 2020
Property Insurance
Commercial Property Policies Generally Cover Loss Due to Riots
Linda Robinson | July 3, 2020
Design and Professional Liability
Contractors Professional Liability in a COVID-19 Era
Jeff Slivka | July 3, 2020
