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Catastrophe Risk Management
Multi-Hazard Design To Improve Facility Resilience
2017-10-13 | Nathan C Gould
When building, consider strengthening building codes, advises Nathan Gould.
Claims Practices
No Insurance Policy Covers Every Possible Eventuality
2017-10-06 | Barry Zalma
Barry Zalma relates a case where professional liability insurance doesn't cover sexual harassment.
Claims Practices
Pleading Can't Change a Battery into Negligence
2017-07-21 | Barry Zalma
Barry Zalma relates a recent case for coverage for a barroom assault.
Personal Risk Management
In Praise of Personal Umbrella Policies
2017-06-02 | Jack Hungelmann
Selecting the right umbrella policy can be daunting. Jack Hungelmann provides guidance.
Claims Practices
Excess Insurer May Not Refuse Reasonable Settlement
2017-04-07 | Barry Zalma
Barry Zalma relates a case holding that the insured and primary insurer may settle when excess refuses to participate.
Property Insurance
Know What Property You're Insuring
2017-03-03 | Jay M Levin
Be careful when deciding what to insure, and not to insure, as mistakes can cost you real money.
Personal Risk Management
Traversing Your Career Path: Apprentice, Journeyman, or Master
2017-02-17 | Paul Farrell
Wherever you are on your career path, it's important to mentor, invest in new trainees, and also capitalize on the graying workforce.
Personal Lines Insurance
The Future of Personal Lines Insurance
2017-02-03 | Robin K Olson
Our world is rapidly transforming due to the astonishing exponential growth in technology. Rob Olson discusses how the legal and insurance issues are struggling to keep up.
Claims Practices
Potential for Insurance Coverage Requires Defense
2017-01-27 | Barry Zalma
A recent California case involves pyrolysis and the insurer's duty to provide a defense. Barry Zalma discusses.
Personal Risk Management
Uber and Lyft: Insuring the Drivers
2017-01-20 | Jack Hungelmann
Don't forget the downside of driving for a ridesharing company. Learn the risks and the possible solutions that are currently available.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Multi-Hazard Design To Improve Facility Resilience
2017-10-13 | Nathan C Gould
Personal Risk Management
Traversing Your Career Path: Apprentice, Journeyman, or Master
2017-02-17 | Paul Farrell
