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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.

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.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Energy Insurance Market Conditions: 2020

Todd Fries | March 13, 2020

Todd Fries discusses the challenges facing energy insurers (e.g., coronavirus, under current market conditions).

Construction Quality

Cost of Quality in Commercial Construction

Peter Furst | March 6, 2020

Cost of Quality in Commercial Construction—Peter Furst explains the costs of active engagement in quality performance.

Personal Risk Management

Second Home Risk Management Strategies

Kurt Thoennessen | March 6, 2020

Second Home Risk Management Strategies—Insuring a second house can be challenging. Kurt Thoennessen explains and provides risk management tips.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Cyber Threats and Accounting for Operational Risk

Mark Lanterman | March 6, 2020

Mark Lanterman suggests strategies that can bolster an organization's ability to continue after an attack.

Defense and Settlement

Texas Court Adopts Time-on-the-Risk Allocation

Lyndon Bittle | February 28, 2020

Lyndon Bittle discusses the recent Vines-Herrin decision.

Courts and Coverage

Coverage for Ransomware Losses under Property Policies

David Knapp | February 28, 2020

Coverage for Ransomware Losses under Property Policies—If hardware has been impaired, there may be coverage, per David Knapp.

Reinsurance

Social Inflation: What Is It and Why Should Reinsurers Care?

Larry Schiffer | February 28, 2020

It brings unpredictability to insurance claims, warns Larry Schiffer, which impacts reinsurance.

Construction Safety

Determining a Construction Site's Character by Listening

TJ Lyons | February 28, 2020

Determining a Construction Site s Character by Listening—TJ Lyons provides simple tips on gathering feedback from those doing and overseeing work.