Expert Commentary

Reinsurance

When Is a Reinsurance Treaty Not a Reinsurance Treaty?

Larry Schiffer | September 1, 2014

Courts interpret well-known industry terms in ways industry practitioners may find shocking. Larry Schiffer discusses some cases.

Intellectual Property

Supreme Court Clarifies Induced Infringement: a Defendant Cannot Be Liable for Inducing Infringement Where No One Has Directly Infringed

Sanford Warren | September 1, 2014

Sanford Warren relates a Supreme Court case requiring the patent holder to show direct infringement before attempting to prove indirect infringement.

Liability Insurance

The Montrose Endorsement—15 Years Later

Craig Stanovich | September 1, 2014

The impact has not been as eventful as expected, per Craig Stanovich, with much of the litigation involving one insurer against another.

Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Trends in the Valuation of Agents and Brokers: 2014

Jeff Balcombe | August 22, 2014

As per capita income grows, Jeff Balcombe recommends that agents and brokers adjust premiums and markets.

Personal Risk Management: Go Beyond the Product Pitch

Timothy O'Brien | August 8, 2014

While insurance coverage comparisons focus on cost, coverage is critical. Tim O'Brien advises agents and brokers to dig deeper.

Leadership at All Levels

Inspiring Passion in the Insurance Industry

Lisa Harrington | August 1, 2014

Even those in the industry may view insurance as "boring." Lisa Harrington describes ways to promote the industry and make it interesting.

Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention

Best Practices for Delegating

Mike Poskey | August 1, 2014

"Delegating" is entrusting another person with a task or responsibility. Mike Poskey discusses.

Catastrophe Risk Management

Insurance Considerations in Operational Resilience

Christopher Brophy | August 1, 2014

Christopher Brophy examines the practical considerations for recovery planning and how well the insurance program melds.

Disability and Disability Insurance

Return-to-Work Best Practices

Marcia Carruthers | August 1, 2014

Marcia Carruthers examines RTW programs, what they are, their importance, development, elements, and goals.

Construction Safety

Normalization of Performance Deviations

Peter Furst | August 1, 2014

"To diligently guard against accepting lower standards as the norm, you need a culture where people do the "right" thing every time, Peter Furst says".