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Property Insurance, Time Element

Property Insurance: Coinsurance

William Austin | November 16, 2018

Coinsurance provisions, prevalent in many policy forms, are often misunderstood. William Austin clears up the misconceptions.

Claims Practices

Infrared Detection of Water Damage

Barry Zalma | November 16, 2018

Barry Zalma discusses a new tool that can be used by claims investigators, remediators, and consultants to detect and help eliminate mold infestations.

Career Advice

An Effective Mentor: A Powerful Career Development Tool

Brenda Powell Wells | November 12, 2018

Part of our career advice series, this article explains how having a mentor can be one of the biggest keys to your success.

Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention

Will this Job Candidate Be Loyal If Hired?

Mike Poskey | November 2, 2018

Ask behavioral interview questions to assess employee loyalty when hiring, advises Mike Poskey.

Personal Risk Management

Personal Umbrella Coverage Road Map

Kurt Thoennessen | November 2, 2018

Personal Umbrella Coverage Road Map—Kurt Thoennessen answers basic questions asked about personal risk management and umbrella insurance.

Construction Quality

Construction Quality and Partner Relationships

Peter Furst | November 2, 2018

Partnering in construction project management is critical, per Peter Furst.

Maritime Law

Shell Offshore v. Tesla Offshore : Questions of Towing

Michael Orlando | November 2, 2018

Mike Orlando looks at a recent case about towing and towing certification and analyzes the case, Shell Offshore v. Tesla Offshore .

Employment Practices

3 Tips for Selling EPL Insurance in the #MeToo Era

Sean Jordan | October 26, 2018

Discover how to effectively sell EPL insurance in the #MeToo era and safeguard businesses against sexual harassment claims.

Environmental

Pollution Exclusion Applied to Lead-Based Paint

Kent Holland | October 26, 2018

Georgia's interpretation applied, not Maryland's. Kent Holland relates the case.

Workers Compensation Issues

The Future of Workers Compensation Claims Handling

Mark Walls, Kimberly George | October 26, 2018

Mark Walls and Kimberley George discuss what's here and what's coming.

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