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Risk Mgmt. and Ins. Higher Education Scene

A Follow Up: Dressing Professionally

Brenda Powell Wells | April 3, 2020

A Follow Up: Dressing Professionally—To suit or not? Dr. Brenda Wells relates comments from readers on the necessity of wearing a suit when interviewing.

Workers Compensation Issues

The Real Impact of COVID-19 on Workers Compensation

Mark Walls | April 3, 2020

Mark Walls examines how the challenges arising from this virus will impact the industry.

Property Insurance

COVID-19—When Civil Authorities Take over, Are You Covered?

Douglas Berry | March 27, 2020

When civil authorities take over, does your insurance apply? Doug Berry looks at this crucial question.

Claims Management

Claims Management and Effective Risk Management

Christopher Mandel | March 20, 2020

Claims Management and Effective Risk Management—Claims are the outgrowth of risk and exposure. Chris Mandel relates their relationship.

Leadership at All Levels

Supporting Women in Construction

Tricia Kagerer | March 20, 2020

"Someday, gender will have nothing to do with success." Tricia Kagerer looks at the problem and the progress.

Maritime Law

What Constitutes a "Prevailing Party" in a Maritime Contract Dispute?

Michael Orlando | March 20, 2020

Mike Orlando discusses a case where neither party was the prevailing party.

Time Element, Commercial Property Topics

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Business Income Losses—Are They Covered?

Linda Robinson | March 20, 2020

Are business income losses related to COVID-19 covered by a commercial property policy? The direct physical loss or damage requirement and virus exclusion argue against coverage.