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Subcontractor Performance Risk

Subcontractor Operational Prequalification

Cheri Hanes | April 12, 2019

Many contractors face challenges on the crucial, nonfinancial side of prequalification. Cheri Hanes explains.

Environmental

Avoid Common Errors with Environmental Risks and Insurance

David Dybdahl | April 12, 2019

David Dybdhal shows why insurance buyers are often inadequately insured for contamination risks.

Current Trends and Issues

Disclosing Policy Limits in Liability Claims: A Landmine for Bad Faith

Tim Ryles | April 12, 2019

Tim Ryles asks whether failure to provide personal policy limits information in the absence of litigation establishes a case for bad faith.

Maritime Law

US Supreme Court Expands Maritime Products Liability Duty To Warn

Michael Orlando | April 12, 2019

Mike Orlando relates a plaintiff-friendly decision leaving manufacturers in a quandary regarding maritime product liability duty to warn.

Personal Risk Management

Estate Planning Strategies That Cause Major Insurance Coverage Gaps

Kurt Thoennessen | April 12, 2019

Estate Planning Strategies That Cause Major Insurance Coverage Gaps—Insurance specialist help is invaluable, per Kurt Thoennessen.

Employee Well-Being

Evaluating Employee Assistance Programs

Sally Spencer-Thomas | April 5, 2019

Often underutilized and neglected, EAPs can provide a mental health safety net. Sally Spencer-Thomas explains.

Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability

More Dangers Lurking in Claims-Made Policy Forms

Frederick Fisher | April 5, 2019

More Dangers Lurking in Claims-Made Policy Forms—Fred Fisher looks at more pitfalls: EPLI policy definitions and claim and incident reporting provisions.

Claims Management

WC Court Rulings, Legislation, and Advocacy-Driven Claim Outcomes

Christopher Mandel | March 29, 2019

WC Court Rulings, Legislation, and Advocacy-Driven Claim Outcomes—Worker advocacy is worth the investment and does have an impact, per Chris Mandel.

Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention

To Hire Quickly, Follow a Scientific Interview Process

Mike Poskey | March 29, 2019

To Hire Quickly, Follow a Scientific Interview Process—Mike Poskey explains how following an interview plan can help ensure a smart hiring decision.

Workers Compensation Issues

Expanding Leave-of-Absence Regulations

Mark Walls, Kimberly George | March 29, 2019

Understanding the laws and implementing leave and accommodation policies properly are key, per Mark Walls.

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