Expert Commentary

Captives

Captive Profits without Third-Party Business

Donald J Riggin | April 17, 2015

Savvy captive owners know how to turn the cost center into a valuable company asset. Don Riggin explains.

Claims Management

Workers Compensation Options in Claims Management

Christopher Mandel | April 3, 2015

When it comes to workers comp, many states benefit from giving employers a choice, says Chris Mandel.

Corporate Aviation

Three Underwriting Tips for Aircraft Financing

Adam Webster | March 27, 2015

Adam Webster explains why it's important to look upon your stake in an airplane as a parent would protect a child.

Claims Practices

Is Pool Pop-Out Excluded?

Barry Zalma | March 27, 2015

Barry Zalma discusses a recent case holding that a clear and unambiguous subsurface water pressure exclusion applied.

Environmental

State Supreme Court Changes the Game on Pollution Exclusions and Environmental Insurance

David Dybdahl | March 1, 2015

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has muddied contaminated waters, so to speak. Dave Dybdahl relates the cases and their implications.

Maritime Law

In re Deepwater Horizon: Additional Insured Questions Resolved

Michael Orlando | March 1, 2015

Michael Orlando discusses the lessons for all who deal with additional insured issues in liability policies.

Additional Insured Issues

Today's Additional Insured Endorsements: Revisiting the Impact of ISO Form Changes

Gregory Podolak | March 1, 2015

Gregory Podolak examines ISO's 2013 updates to automatic additional insured forms.

Reinsurance

The "Secret" World of Reinsurance

Larry Schiffer | March 1, 2015

Is confidentiality preserved when going into court to confirm an arbitration award? Larry Schiffer discusses the issues.

Use Content To Serve Consumers as an Expert Resource

Timothy O'Brien | February 6, 2015

Tim O'Brien offers helpful information to better understand a variety of personal risks and enable risk advisers to provide a differentiated and more valuable client experience.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Earn-Outs in Insurance Industry Merger and Acquisition Transactions

Jeff Balcombe | February 1, 2015

Earn-outs can benefit both buyers and sellers. Jeff Balcombe provides the details.