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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.
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.
Liability Insurance
Employers Liability Exclusion in the CGL Policy
Craig Stanovich | April 3, 2020
The exclusion appears deceptively simple. Craig Stanovich explains why it is not.
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.
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.
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.
Workers Compensation Issues
The Real Impact of COVID-19 on Workers Compensation
Mark Walls | April 3, 2020
Risk Mgmt. and Ins. Higher Education Scene
A Follow Up: Dressing Professionally
Brenda Powell Wells | April 3, 2020
Property Insurance
COVID-19—When Civil Authorities Take over, Are You Covered?
Douglas Berry | March 27, 2020
Maritime Law
What Constitutes a "Prevailing Party" in a Maritime Contract Dispute?
Michael Orlando | March 20, 2020
Time Element, Commercial Property Topics
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Business Income Losses—Are They Covered?
Linda Robinson | March 20, 2020
Claims Management
Claims Management and Effective Risk Management
Christopher Mandel | March 20, 2020
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
Energy Insurance Market Conditions: 2020
Todd Fries | March 13, 2020
