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Reinsurance
Blockchain Technology and Reinsurance
Larry Schiffer | March 10, 2017
Blockchain technology has the potential of radically changing the way insurance and reinsurance is placed and used in the future.
Property Insurance
Know What Property You're Insuring
Jay Levin | March 3, 2017
Be careful when deciding what to insure, and not to insure, as mistakes can cost you real money.
Corporate Aviation
Aircraft Appraisal Dos and Don'ts
Adam Webster | March 3, 2017
Take a look at points to consider when obtaining an aircraft appraisal.
Construction Law
Beware of Unclear Language in Construction Contracts/Forms
Robert Miletsky | March 3, 2017
Learn about contra proferentem and other problems that can arise when using imprecise wording in construction contracts.
Defense and Settlement
First Come, First Served—Must an Insurer Accept a Settlement Offer That Does Not Release All Insureds?
Lyndon Bittle | February 24, 2017
Lyndon Bittle relates a recent Fifth Circuit case that affirmed a $2.8 million judgment against an insurer for failing to accept a Stowers demand.
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
Valuation of Life Insurers: 2017
Jeff Balcombe | February 17, 2017
Jeff Balcombe updates life insurance company valuations and explains how interest rates affect the valuation of these businesses.
Personal Risk Management
Traversing Your Career Path: Apprentice, Journeyman, or Master
Paul Farrell | February 17, 2017
Wherever you are on your career path, it's important to mentor, invest in new trainees, and also capitalize on the graying workforce.
Construction Safety
Effective Communication in Construction Safety
Peter Furst | February 17, 2017
In any communication involving construction safety, the four aspects of messages are going to shape the participants' perceptions.
Construction Quality
Commercial Wood Frame Construction Risks
Rose Hall | February 17, 2017
Learn about the risks associated with the use of wood frame construction in commercial construction.
Regulation and Compliance
Understanding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Aaron Lunt | February 17, 2017
Learn about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which is part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
Construction Law
Beware of Unclear Language in Construction Contracts/Forms
Robert Miletsky | March 3, 2017
Defense and Settlement
First Come, First Served—Must an Insurer Accept a Settlement Offer That Does Not Release All Insureds?
Lyndon Bittle | February 24, 2017
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
Valuation of Life Insurers: 2017
Jeff Balcombe | February 17, 2017
Personal Risk Management
Traversing Your Career Path: Apprentice, Journeyman, or Master
Paul Farrell | February 17, 2017
Regulation and Compliance
Understanding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Aaron Lunt | February 17, 2017
