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Claims Management

The Claim Function and Best Practices

Christopher Mandel | March 31, 2017

Chris Mandel explains the fundamentals of claims management and the best ways to get to reasonable outcomes for all parties.

Big Data and Predictive Analytics

The Attraction of Analytics

Dale Halon | March 24, 2017

With new techniques becoming available all the time, Dale Halon says it's important to keep and open and imaginative mind when it comes to analytics.

Construction Safety

When It Comes to Construction Safety, What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

TJ Lyons | March 24, 2017

When it comes to construction safety, some common hazards are not known to workers. It's important to explain the dangers and eliminate them when possible.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Understand the Layers of Cyber Security and What Data Needs Protecting

Mark Lanterman | March 17, 2017

Prevention, detection, and response are all important in developing a cyber security strategy that fits the value and sensitivity of your data.

Design and Professional Liability

New Owner's Design Warranty in Missouri

Kenneth Slavens | March 17, 2017

Ken Slavens relates a recent Missouri case with significant implications for design professionals and owners.

Employee Well-Being

Make Suicide Prevention a Health and Safety Priority

Sally Spencer-Thomas | March 17, 2017

Workers in high-risk industries are at a greater risk of suicide. Examine the demographics.

Courts and Coverage

Understand the CGL Policy Post-Judgment Interest Provision

Brent Cooper | March 10, 2017

Brent Cooper continues the series on little known/understood CGL policy provisions, focusing on clause 1.g of "Supplementary Payments."

Maritime Law

Service Performed with Crane Barge Is a Maritime Contract

Michael Orlando | March 10, 2017

To decide whether a maritime contract exists regarding service performed with a crane barge, the cumbersome 6-part Davis test is used.

Reinsurance

Blockchain Technology and Reinsurance

Larry Schiffer | March 10, 2017

Blockchain technology has the potential of radically changing the way insurance and reinsurance is placed and used in the future.

Construction Law

Beware of Unclear Language in Construction Contracts/Forms

Robert Miletsky | March 3, 2017

Learn about contra proferentem and other problems that can arise when using imprecise wording in construction contracts.

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