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Insurance Agent E and O

Explain Ordinance or Law Coverage To Avoid E&O Claims

Brent Winans | July 14, 2017

How much is enough? Brent Winans examines the factors to consider.

Liability Insurance

Commercial Umbrellas and the Demand for Primary and Noncontributory

Craig Stanovich | July 14, 2017

Craig Stanovich discusses the complexities and legal implications of "primary and noncontributory" insurance coverage, particularly in the context of business contracts, and clarifies the differences between primary coverage, noncontributory clauses, and the issues surrounding umbrella policies and contribution rights.

Design and Professional Liability

Construction Specifications: Professional Liability Risk

Jeff Slivka | July 14, 2017

Learn how construction specifications can lead to professional liability risks and understand the implications for contractors.

Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention

Understanding the Competencies of the Optimal Remote Worker

Mike Poskey | July 7, 2017

The Optimal Remote Worker -- Mike Poskey explains their core competencies and the benefits they can deliver to your firm.

Environmental

Mold Tops Environmental Impairment Policy Claims

David Dybdahl | June 30, 2017

Dave Dybdahl looks at increases in mold and bacteria-related losses and ways to cover them.

Additional Insured Issues

Additional Insured Coverage under Excess Policies

Gregory Podolak | June 30, 2017

Often more restrictive than under the primary, Gregory Podolak advises using caution when placing additonal insured coverage under excess policies.

Construction Quality

Construction Quality: Project Specific Quality Plans

Rose Hall | June 30, 2017

Develop a roadmap to ensure contractor success by mitigating losses. Rose Hall explains.

Reinsurance

Is It over Yet? " Functus Officio " in Reinsurance Arbitrations

Larry Schiffer | June 23, 2017

Larry Schiffer explains how to solve errors, mistakes, and ambiguities in final awards.

Claims Management

Claim Reporting Best Practices

Christopher Mandel | June 23, 2017

Chris Mandel examines the first of five major components of the claim management process, whether for insured, partially insured, or uninsured claims.