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Reinsurance
Clash Cover and Bad Faith
Larry Schiffer | December 11, 2015
In reinsurance, this coverage can insure judgments in excess of the ceding insurer's policy limits. Larry Schiffer explains.
Construction Safety
Employee Attitudes and Accidents
Peter Furst | December 4, 2015
While organizations expect their workers to perform in a safe manner, Peter Furst explains why they may not.
Additional Insured Issues
Misapplication of the Employers Liability Exclusion in CGL Policies: Precluding Coverage for Nonemployer Insureds (Part 2)
Gregory Podolak | December 4, 2015
Coverage often turns on a single word. Gregory Podolak relates two recent New York cases.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Additional Insured Issues
Misapplication of the Employers Liability Exclusion in CGL Policies: Precluding Coverage for Nonemployer Insureds (Part 2)
Gregory Podolak | December 4, 2015
Builders Risk Insurance
Builders Risk: Needed Changes to AIA General Conditions
Steven Coombs | November 20, 2015
Captives
Self-Insuring Directors and Officers Liability: Commercial Insurance versus Indemnification Trust
Donald Riggin | November 20, 2015
Corporate Aviation
The IRS, FAA, and Aircraft Liability—Whack a Mole*
Adam Webster | November 6, 2015
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
Trends in the Valuation of Health Insurers: 2015
Jeff Balcombe | November 6, 2015
Courts and Coverage
Accrual of Interest under Texas Prompt Payment of Claims Act
Brent Cooper | October 30, 2015
