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Claims Practices
No Bad Faith for Reasonable Dispute
Barry Zalma | November 11, 2016
Where the insured fails to prove a property insurance loss, the claim ends. Barry Zalma discusses.
Regulation and Compliance
What Is a Contractual Liability Insurance Policy?
Aaron Lunt | November 4, 2016
Learn what a contractual liability insurance policy (CLIP) is, why it's necessary, and how it is used in the marketplace to protect both businesses and consumers.
Courts and Coverage
Little Known/Utilized Provisions of the CGL Policy: Supplementary Payments
Brent Cooper | October 28, 2016
CGL insureds may be paid for assisting in claims investigation under a section of the "Supplementary Payments" provision.
Personal Risk Management
Driver Safety for Meal Delivery Operations
Paul Farrell | October 21, 2016
This article emphasizes the importance of having a strong business auto safety program to assure that delivering meals to customers goes smoothly.
Leadership at All Levels
Improving Productivity through Better Communication
Patrick McGuigan | October 21, 2016
Learn how effective interpersonal communication is the critical driver of change.
Construction Safety
Organizational Performance and Employee Reliability
Peter Furst | October 14, 2016
When it comes to construction site safety, there is a disconnect between expectations and results.
Environmental
Lead-Based Paint Is a "Pollutant" within CGL Pollution Exclusion
Kent Holland | October 7, 2016
A recent case applies CGL definition of "pollutant" broadly to include potential contaminant situations.
Additional Insured Issues
Excess-Only "Other Insurance" Clauses in California
Gregory Podolak | October 7, 2016
Will California ignore "excess-only" "other insurance" provisions even when the policy language is clear? Guidance may be coming.
Leadership at All Levels
Employee Acquisition: Listen, Learn, Hire
Lisa Harrington | September 30, 2016
This article discusses employee acquisition, development, and retention.
Courts and Coverage
Little Known/Utilized Provisions of the CGL Policy: Declarations Provision
Brent Cooper | September 16, 2016
This series of articles looks at little known or utilized provisions of the commercial general liability policy, starting with the declarations provision.
Regulation and Compliance
What Is a Contractual Liability Insurance Policy?
Aaron Lunt | November 4, 2016
Courts and Coverage
Little Known/Utilized Provisions of the CGL Policy: Supplementary Payments
Brent Cooper | October 28, 2016
Leadership at All Levels
Improving Productivity through Better Communication
Patrick McGuigan | October 21, 2016
Construction Safety
Organizational Performance and Employee Reliability
Peter Furst | October 14, 2016
Environmental
Lead-Based Paint Is a "Pollutant" within CGL Pollution Exclusion
Kent Holland | October 7, 2016
Additional Insured Issues
Excess-Only "Other Insurance" Clauses in California
Gregory Podolak | October 7, 2016
Leadership at All Levels
Employee Acquisition: Listen, Learn, Hire
Lisa Harrington | September 30, 2016
Courts and Coverage
Little Known/Utilized Provisions of the CGL Policy: Declarations Provision
Brent Cooper | September 16, 2016
