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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.
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.
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Cyber Insurance Trends for Small to Medium Enterprises
Jeffrey Smith | March 22, 2019
Jeffrey Smith says tech-based cyber risk solutions are not just for large firms.
Corporate Fraud Prevention
Examining Corporate Gifts and Entertainment
Scott Langlinais | March 22, 2019
Examining Corporate Gifts and Entertainment—Think the exchange of favors and perks hurts no one? Scott Langlinais warns: think again.
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Cyber Threat Awareness Requires Training and Vigilance
Mark Lanterman | March 22, 2019
Personalized, prioritized instruction keeps employees engaged and companies safe, per Mark Lanterman.
Environmental
Mold Damage from Allegedly Defective Work Excluded from CGL Coverage
Kent Holland | March 8, 2019
The homeowners pollution and mold exclusions also applied. Kent Holland explains.
Reinsurance
Interplay of Loss Portfolio Transfers and Other Reinsurance Contracts
Larry Schiffer | March 8, 2019
To avoid problems, Larry Schiffer says it's important to determine how existing reinsurance contracts will interact with an LPT.
Liability Insurance
The Hazards of Products and Completed Operations: Understanding the Fundamentals
Craig Stanovich | March 6, 2019
Too little attention is paid to the basics of how products and completed operations coverage works within the context of the entire CGL policy. Craig Stanovich explains.
Defense and Settlement
Endorsement Did Not Apply to Defense Costs in Deepwater Horizon Suit
Lyndon Bittle | March 1, 2019
Lyndon Bittle relates the ruling by the Texas Supreme Court.
Inferior Insurance Product
Small Contractors Beware of Wrap-Up Limitations
James Mahurin | March 1, 2019
Small Contractors Beware of Wrap-Up Limitations—Carefully review nonstandard CGL endorsements, warns Jim Mahurin.
Workers Compensation Issues
Expanding Leave-of-Absence Regulations
Mark Walls, Kimberly George | March 29, 2019
Claims Management
WC Court Rulings, Legislation, and Advocacy-Driven Claim Outcomes
Christopher Mandel | March 29, 2019
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Cyber Insurance Trends for Small to Medium Enterprises
Jeffrey Smith | March 22, 2019
Corporate Fraud Prevention
Examining Corporate Gifts and Entertainment
Scott Langlinais | March 22, 2019
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Cyber Threat Awareness Requires Training and Vigilance
Mark Lanterman | March 22, 2019
Environmental
Mold Damage from Allegedly Defective Work Excluded from CGL Coverage
Kent Holland | March 8, 2019
Reinsurance
Interplay of Loss Portfolio Transfers and Other Reinsurance Contracts
Larry Schiffer | March 8, 2019
Liability Insurance
The Hazards of Products and Completed Operations: Understanding the Fundamentals
Craig Stanovich | March 6, 2019
Defense and Settlement
Endorsement Did Not Apply to Defense Costs in Deepwater Horizon Suit
Lyndon Bittle | March 1, 2019
Inferior Insurance Product
Small Contractors Beware of Wrap-Up Limitations
James Mahurin | March 1, 2019