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Reinsurance
The Reinsurance Information Free-for-All Highway
Larry Schiffer | June 24, 2016
Requests for reinsurance information are proliferating and expanding in insurance litigation.
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
Trends in the Valuation of Agents and Brokers: 2016
Jeff Balcombe | June 17, 2016
Jeff Balcombe discusses recent changes in the valuation of agents and brokers, industry conditions, merger and acquisition activity, and market valuations.
Political Risk
The Growing Threat of Cyber Attacks on Critical Infrastructure
Daniel Wagner | June 17, 2016
Terrorists recognize the value of disrupting national security systems.
Duty To Defend or Pay for Defense? It Matters.
Lyndon Bittle | May 20, 2016
Lyndon Bittle relates a recent Texas case that highlights important differences between a duty to defend and a duty to pay defense costs.
Protecting Historic Homes
Timothy O'Brien | May 20, 2016
Examines the special challenges and solutions that are available to manage the risks for well-maintained "historic" homes with updated mechanical systems.
Property Insurance
Named Insureds on Property Policies
Jay Levin | May 13, 2016
Failing to name an insured is not always fatal if there is a clear intent to insure a risk.
Wrap-Up Programs
Contemplating a Controlled Insurance Program—Part One
Kathleen Creedon | May 6, 2016
Five key questions for those considering a controlled insurance program (CIP).
Risk Financing Info
The Value of Insurance
Donald Riggin | May 6, 2016
Problems of the current model for transferring and managing risk. Other viable solutions to make buying insurance profitable?
Maritime Law
P&I Policy No Catchall for Marine Liability
Michael Orlando, Michael Orlando Jr | April 22, 2016
The insured's conduct as a vessel owner matters when determining protection and indemnity liability.
Construction Safety
The Role of Beliefs in Safety
Peter Furst | April 8, 2016
Subjective judgment is a major component in any risk assessment, particularly in construction.
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
Trends in the Valuation of Agents and Brokers: 2016
Jeff Balcombe | June 17, 2016
Political Risk
The Growing Threat of Cyber Attacks on Critical Infrastructure
Daniel Wagner | June 17, 2016
Wrap-Up Programs
Contemplating a Controlled Insurance Program—Part One
Kathleen Creedon | May 6, 2016
Maritime Law
P&I Policy No Catchall for Marine Liability
Michael Orlando, Michael Orlando Jr | April 22, 2016
