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Liability Insurance

Some Common Coverage Misconceptions of the CGL Policy

Craig Stanovich | September 21, 2018

The duty to defend, punitive damages, coverage for your work, completed operations, and an additional insured's sole negligence are some of the areas discussed by Craig Stanovich.

Personal Lines Insurance

What Exactly Is Actual Cash Value? Better Yet, How Do You Calculate It?

Mike McCracken | September 21, 2018

Why are there so many problems surrounding the issue of ACV at claim time? Mike McCracken explores the reasons in various jurisdictions.

Reinsurance

Vacating a Reinsurance Arbitration Award for Evident Partiality

Larry Schiffer | September 21, 2018

Undisclosed relationships can doom awards. Larry Schiffer explains.

Workers Compensation Issues

Workplace Violence Assessment and Response

Mark Walls, Kimberly George | September 7, 2018

Mark Walls and Kimberley George look at all the issues employers face.

Environmental

Preventive Environmental Measures Ruled Not Insured Damages

Kent Holland | September 7, 2018

Migration of acid drainage from a coal mine is not unexpected. Kent Holland relates the case.

Claims Management

Appraiser Disqualified for Contingent Fee

Barry Zalma | August 24, 2018

Barry Zalma discusses a Colorado case emphasizing the need for appraisers and umpires to be impartial and fair.

Inferior Insurance Product

Moving Words in Policies Can Alter Meaning

James Mahurin | August 24, 2018

Moving Words in Policies Can Alter Meaning—Insuring permanently affixed machinery and equipment? Beware of nonstandard policies, warns Jim Mahurin.

Regulation and Compliance

Credit Card Insurance Benefits

Aaron Lunt | August 17, 2018

Credit Card Insurance Benefits—Aaron Lunt discusses the variety of offers available from financial institutions vying for customers.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Energy Insurance Market Conditions: 2018

Jeff Balcombe | August 17, 2018

Learn the effects of oil and gas prices on demand for insurance and current forecasts from Jeff Balcombe.

Maritime Law

Fifth Circuit Applies Its Simplified Maritime Contract Test

Michael Orlando | August 17, 2018

Using the Doiron test, the court ruled a contract existed. Mike Orlando relates the case.

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