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Construction Safety
System Creep and Unseen Consequences
TJ Lyons | July 13, 2018
Safety measures can result in unforeseen problems. TJ Lyons steps back for a clear look at some hazards.
Design and Professional Liability
When Striking Contract Language Isn't Enough
Kenneth Slavens | July 13, 2018
Stricken language may make the contract silent. Ken Slavens relates a case on point.
Inferior Insurance Product
Nonstandard Policies Deceptively Similar to Standard Policies
James Mahurin | July 6, 2018
Nonstandard Policies Deceptively Similar to Standard Policies—Wherever so slight modifications are made, disaster can strike. Jim Mahurin discusses.
Liability Insurance
What Does "Separation of Insureds" Mean—Part 1
Jeffrey Woodward | July 6, 2018
Discover how "separation of insureds" conditions in liability insurance policies provide unique coverage applications for each insured, and explore the implications within ISO CGL policies.
Liability Insurance
What Does "Separation of Insureds" Mean—Part 2
Jeffrey Woodward | July 6, 2018
Explore the legal interpretations of "the insured," "an insured," and "any insured" within CGL policies and understand their impact on coverage claims.
Construction Quality
Quality Assurance Management: Ensuring Robust Outcomes
Peter Furst | June 29, 2018
Quality Assurance Management: Ensuring Robust Outcomes—Peter Furst recommends using a measured approach to assess design and construction.
Additional Insured Issues
Additional Insured Coverage Dispute: Vivify v. Nautilus
Gregory Podolak | June 29, 2018
Gregory Podolak relates a case where CGL employee exclusion precluded additional insured coverage despite agreement.
Insurance Careers
Embrace Continuous Learning and Get Certified
Brenda Powell Wells | June 29, 2018
Embrace continuous learning, follow a continuing education plan, and obtain an insurance designation to ensure career success.
Insurance Careers
Use Social Media Wisely
Brenda Powell Wells | June 29, 2018
Part of our career advice series, this article explains social media mistakes to avoid and suggests ways to use it to enhance your career prospects.
Reinsurance
Insurtech, Disruptive Technologies, and Reinsurance
Larry Schiffer | June 29, 2018
How we buy insurance is changing, per Larry Schiffer, and the way reinsurers provide security for insurers will have to change too.
Design and Professional Liability
When Striking Contract Language Isn't Enough
Kenneth Slavens | July 13, 2018
Inferior Insurance Product
Nonstandard Policies Deceptively Similar to Standard Policies
James Mahurin | July 6, 2018
Construction Quality
Quality Assurance Management: Ensuring Robust Outcomes
Peter Furst | June 29, 2018
Additional Insured Issues
Additional Insured Coverage Dispute: Vivify v. Nautilus
Gregory Podolak | June 29, 2018
