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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.
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.
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.
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.
Courts and Coverage
The Two "I's" of Risk Transfer: Indemnity and Insurance
David Knapp | June 12, 2020
The Two "I's" of Risk Transfer: Indemnity and Insurance—Scope matters. David Knapp explains the concepts and applications.
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Operational Risk Revisited in the Wake of COVID-19
Mark Lanterman | June 12, 2020
Proactive security and technology strategizing are key, Mark Lanterman explains.
Liability Insurance
The Coronavirus and the CGL Policy
Craig Stanovich | June 12, 2020
While coverage depends on the specific facts of the case, Craig Stanovich reviews the possibilities.
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
Workers Compensation Issues
The Coronavirus (COVID-19)—Is It Compensable?
Veronica Bates, Christine Fuge | June 18, 2020
Courts and Coverage
The Two "I's" of Risk Transfer: Indemnity and Insurance
David Knapp | June 12, 2020
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Operational Risk Revisited in the Wake of COVID-19
Mark Lanterman | June 12, 2020
