Expert Commentary

Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability

Awake at Night: Cyberbreaches and the New Risk to D&O

John Black | October 1, 2014

John Black describes how recent events reveal the importance of protecting corporations from cybersecurity losses.

Construction Safety

The Role of Communication in Effective Supervision

Peter Furst | October 1, 2014

The supervisor has to be not only an effective communicator but also a relationship builder. Peter Furst explains.

Construction Liability Insurance

Get a Knowledgeable Construction Broker

Mark Bell | September 1, 2014

Mark Bell explains some of the unique issues and considerations in construction insurance.

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.

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.

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.

U.S. Insurance Market Update

RIMS Survey Shows Rising Cost of Risk

August 1, 2014

The fourth quarter RIMS Benchmark Survey™ shows sharply falling D&O liability average premiums leading the insurance market down.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Changes in State Breach Notification Laws

Melissa Krasnow | August 1, 2014

As data breaches occur, notification laws are being amended or enacted. Melissa Krasnow elaborates.