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Liability Insurance
Coverage Gaps Created by Exclusionary Endorsements
Craig Stanovich | April 13, 2017
Craig Stanovich explains why some CGL endorsements may leave substantial gaps in general liability coverage.
Risk Mgmt. and Ins. Higher Education Scene
A Hiring Fairy Tale: Due Diligence in Hiring New College Graduates
Brenda Powell Wells | April 7, 2017
Relating a fairy tale, Brenda Wells shows the problems that can result when hiring without proper preparation.
Claims Practices
Excess Insurer May Not Refuse Reasonable Settlement
Barry Zalma | April 7, 2017
Barry Zalma relates a case holding that the insured and primary insurer may settle when excess refuses to participate.
Wrap-Up Programs
Contemplating a Controlled Insurance Program—Part Two
Kathleen Creedon | March 31, 2017
It's critical to start with a thorough feasibility analysis, per Kathleen Creedon.
Environmental
Avoid Common Mistakes That Lead to Uninsured Environmental Loss
David Dybdahl | March 31, 2017
Dave Dybdahl warns against ignoring the effects of pollution exclusions and the environmental insurance market.
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.
Design and Professional Liability
Contractors Professional Liability (CPrL) Insurance—Rectification/Mitigation Enhancement
Jeff Slivka | March 31, 2017
Jeff Slivka discusses the growing CPrL market and the various options available.
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.
Liability Insurance
Coverage Gaps Created by Exclusionary Endorsements
Craig Stanovich | April 13, 2017
Risk Mgmt. and Ins. Higher Education Scene
A Hiring Fairy Tale: Due Diligence in Hiring New College Graduates
Brenda Powell Wells | April 7, 2017
Wrap-Up Programs
Contemplating a Controlled Insurance Program—Part Two
Kathleen Creedon | March 31, 2017
Environmental
Avoid Common Mistakes That Lead to Uninsured Environmental Loss
David Dybdahl | March 31, 2017
Design and Professional Liability
Contractors Professional Liability (CPrL) Insurance—Rectification/Mitigation Enhancement
Jeff Slivka | March 31, 2017
Construction Safety
When It Comes to Construction Safety, What You Don't Know Can Hurt You
TJ Lyons | March 24, 2017
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Understand the Layers of Cyber Security and What Data Needs Protecting
Mark Lanterman | March 17, 2017