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Builders Risk Insurance

Builders Risk: Needed Changes to AIA General Conditions

Steven Coombs | November 20, 2015

Steven Coombs outlines his recommended changes for the next revision of AIA model construction contracts.

Captives

Self-Insuring Directors and Officers Liability: Commercial Insurance versus Indemnification Trust

Donald Riggin | November 20, 2015

Donald Riggin compares D&O insurance procured in the commercial markets and the use of an indemnification trust.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Trends in the Valuation of Health Insurers: 2015

Jeff Balcombe | November 6, 2015

Jeff Balcombe considers how current economic, demographic, regulatory, and market trends will impact the value of health insurance companies.

Corporate Aviation

The IRS, FAA, and Aircraft Liability—Whack a Mole*

Adam Webster | November 6, 2015

The regulatory and risk management considerations are challenging. Adam Webster explains.

Courts and Coverage

Accrual of Interest under Texas Prompt Payment of Claims Act

Brent Cooper | October 30, 2015

Brent Cooper relates a case holding that statutory interest applies to insurer that is not in compliance with Act deadlines.

Wrap-Up Programs

Wrap-Up Update—New York

Richard Resnick | October 30, 2015

Rich Resnick discusses the history and challenges of insuring large construction projects in the Big Apple.

Construction Quality

Construction Quality Management

Peter Furst | October 23, 2015

A robust quality management program is critical to the overall success of a construction project. Peter Furst provides the basics.

Property Insurance

Appraisal and Suit Limitations

Jay Levin | October 23, 2015

Jay Levin relates a recent ruling where a request for reference for arbitration did not toll the relevant statute of limitations.

Environmental

Environmental Insurance: Just the Facts

David Dybdahl | October 2, 2015

David Dybdahl advises insurance producers to seek out qualified help to match the environmental coverage needs of the customer with an appropriate EIL policy.

Design and Professional Liability

Professional Liability Risk and the CMAR Delivery Method

Jeff Slivka | October 2, 2015

Jeff Slivka explains the importance of understanding the professional liability risks involved with this construction process.

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