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Construction Defect Coverage
Even More on Defective Work as an "Occurrence"
2002-10-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
Pat Wielinski explains how a recent Texas Supreme Court case may finally put to rest the question of whether the CGL policy provides coverage for the defective work of others despite the definition of occurrence.
Construction Liability Insurance
Insuring Design-Build Risks
2002-08-01 | Ann Hickman
Taking on responsibility for design in addition to construction entails many new risks. This article examines the potential liabilities facing design-builders and how they can be handled. Also see IRMI's new book by the most knowledgeable practitioners in the industry, Design-Build Risk and Insurance, which offers you their insight in one handy, well-organized guide.
Design and Professional Liability
Insurance Coverage—Waivers of Subrogation
2002-08-01 | Kent Holland
In this article, Kent Holland discusses a Fourth Circuit case that demonstrates the importance of waivers of subrogation as part of the risk allocation strategy.
Design and Professional Liability
The Design Professional's Statute of Repose: Stumbling Blocks to the Defense of Torts and Contractual Indemnity Claims
2002-07-01 | Kenneth A Slavens
Ken Slavens examines the case of Jordan v. Sandwell, Inc., highlighting the problems that design professionals may encounter when the statute of repose is raised as a defense.
Construction Defect Coverage
Potomoc Insurance v. Huang
2002-06-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
Pat Wielinski examines a recent Kansas case recognizing the validity of the insurability of a contractor's work to repair property damage before suit is brought.
Design and Professional Liability
Contract Documents of the Design-Build Institute of America
2002-05-01 | Kent Holland
Kent Holland examines a few of the more significant clauses of the DBIA standard forms affecting risk allocation and potential insurance coverage.
Construction Defect Coverage
Policy Modifications and Endorsements Relating to Liability Insurance Coverage for Mold
2002-03-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
Discover how policy modifications and endorsements impact liability insurance coverage for mold, enabling you to navigate the complexities of insurance claims and litigation.
Liability Insurance
The 2001 ISO CGL Revision
2002-01-01 | W Jeffrey Woodward
Discover the key changes in the 2001 ISO CGL policy revision and understand how it impacts coverage for Internet exposures and other liabilities.
Construction Defect Coverage
Full Circle Regression: the New ISO "Your Work" Endorsements
2002-01-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
In December, ISO issued two new endorsements for contractors' CGL policies eliminating coverage for property damage arising out of their subcontractors' defective work. Pat Wielinski examines the history and explains the problem.
Design and Professional Liability
Architects and "Design and Construct" Liability under the Americans with Disabilities Act
2001-12-08 | Kenneth A Slavens
Another federal court of appeals has weighed in on the applicability of the ADA to design professions. Ken Slavens explains how the ADA liability exposure of a building designer depends on where the project is located, until a higher court rules on the issue.
Construction Defect Coverage
Even More on Defective Work as an "Occurrence"
2002-10-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
Design and Professional Liability
Insurance Coverage—Waivers of Subrogation
2002-08-01 | Kent Holland
Design and Professional Liability
The Design Professional's Statute of Repose: Stumbling Blocks to the Defense of Torts and Contractual Indemnity Claims
2002-07-01 | Kenneth A Slavens
Design and Professional Liability
Contract Documents of the Design-Build Institute of America
2002-05-01 | Kent Holland
Construction Defect Coverage
Policy Modifications and Endorsements Relating to Liability Insurance Coverage for Mold
2002-03-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
Construction Defect Coverage
Full Circle Regression: the New ISO "Your Work" Endorsements
2002-01-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
Design and Professional Liability
Architects and "Design and Construct" Liability under the Americans with Disabilities Act
2001-12-08 | Kenneth A Slavens
