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Courts and Coverage

Little Known/Utilized Provisions of the CGL Policy: Supplementary Payments

Brent Cooper | October 28, 2016

CGL insureds may be paid for assisting in claims investigation under a section of the "Supplementary Payments" provision.

Personal Risk Management

Driver Safety for Meal Delivery Operations

Paul Farrell | October 21, 2016

This article emphasizes the importance of having a strong business auto safety program to assure that delivering meals to customers goes smoothly.

Leadership at All Levels

Improving Productivity through Better Communication

Patrick McGuigan | October 21, 2016

Learn how effective interpersonal communication is the critical driver of change.

Construction Safety

Organizational Performance and Employee Reliability

Peter Furst | October 14, 2016

When it comes to construction site safety, there is a disconnect between expectations and results.

Environmental

Lead-Based Paint Is a "Pollutant" within CGL Pollution Exclusion

Kent Holland | October 7, 2016

A recent case applies CGL definition of "pollutant" broadly to include potential contaminant situations.

Additional Insured Issues

Excess-Only "Other Insurance" Clauses in California

Gregory Podolak | October 7, 2016

Will California ignore "excess-only" "other insurance" provisions even when the policy language is clear? Guidance may be coming.

Leadership at All Levels

Employee Acquisition: Listen, Learn, Hire

Lisa Harrington | September 30, 2016

This article discusses employee acquisition, development, and retention.

Courts and Coverage

Little Known/Utilized Provisions of the CGL Policy: Declarations Provision

Brent Cooper | September 16, 2016

This series of articles looks at little known or utilized provisions of the commercial general liability policy, starting with the declarations provision.

Liability Insurance

Additional Insured Issues 2016—Part 1

Craig Stanovich | September 16, 2016

The additional insured coverage issues surrounding the Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO), endorsements are always changing. Learn the history.

Regulation and Compliance

Insurance Protection on My Cell Phone

Aaron Lunt | September 2, 2016

Cell phone insurance via portable electronic insurance (PEI) is available in all states except Wyoming.

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