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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.
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.
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.
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
Design and Professional Liability
New Owner's Design Warranty in Missouri
Kenneth Slavens | March 17, 2017
Employee Well-Being
Make Suicide Prevention a Health and Safety Priority
Sally Spencer-Thomas | March 17, 2017
Courts and Coverage
Understand the CGL Policy Post-Judgment Interest Provision
Brent Cooper | March 10, 2017
Maritime Law
Service Performed with Crane Barge Is a Maritime Contract
Michael Orlando | March 10, 2017