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Property Insurance
Procedure for Conduct of Appraisal Evolves in Florida
2003-05-01 | Douglas Berry
The approach of the hurricane season emphasizes the importance of understanding how courts apply appraisal clauses in property insurance disputes. Doug Berry explains.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Quantifying the Risk for Progressive Collapse in New and Existing Buildings
2003-03-01 | Nathan C Gould
Nathan Gould discusses the increased risk of progressive collapse in buildings due to terrorism and abnormal loading conditions, emphasizing the importance of standard guidelines and other mitigation measures.
Personal Lines Insurance
Wedding Insurance: A Savvy Purchase?
2003-03-01 | Robin K Olson
Spring brings not only flowers, but weddings too. Wedding insurance should be purchased far in advance, before any expenses are incurred. Rob Olson examines the product and the providers.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Earthquake Performance of Nonstructural Components
2003-01-11 | Nathan C Gould
Nathan Gould discusses the critical impact of nonstructural components' performance during earthquakes, emphasizing the importance of stringent design requirements in building codes.
Time Element
Business Interruption—What Does "Suspension" Mean?
2002-11-01 | Douglas Berry
Doug Berry examines the conflicting court opinions regarding the meaning of "suspension" when a claim for business interruption based on a partial closing is denied.
Time Element
The Shackleton Approach: Effective Leadership throughout the Claims Process
2002-08-01 | Daniel Torpey
Daniel Torpey relates leadership lessons from a historical figure and an executive facing disaster in discussing the complexities of large insurance claims and the importance of good leadership to effect smooth settlement.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Optimizing the Management of Natural Disaster Exposure
2002-06-01 | Rick Clinton
Many companies feel their approach to managing their overall aggregate exposure to natural disasters is deficient. Rick Clinton examines some software and consulting options for handling the earthquake exposure.
Property Insurance
Update—Florida Windstorm Deductibles
2002-06-01 | Douglas Berry
To mark the beginning of hurricane season 2002, Doug Berry examines recent hurricane-related insurance issues.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Managing Earthquake Risk
2002-03-09 | Ronald Hamburger
Since September 11, risk managers have focused on man-made risk. However, Ron Hamburger explains the greater danger of natural catastrophes, particularly earthquakes, and how their risk should be assessed and handled.
Personal Lines Insurance
Credit-Based Insurance Scoring: A Simmering Debate
2002-03-01 | Robin K Olson
With consumer groups squarely and vehemently lined up against the insurers, and regulators caught in the middle, compromises on this issue are virtually assured.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Quantifying the Risk for Progressive Collapse in New and Existing Buildings
2003-03-01 | Nathan C Gould
Catastrophe Risk Management
Earthquake Performance of Nonstructural Components
2003-01-11 | Nathan C Gould
Time Element
The Shackleton Approach: Effective Leadership throughout the Claims Process
2002-08-01 | Daniel Torpey
Catastrophe Risk Management
Optimizing the Management of Natural Disaster Exposure
2002-06-01 | Rick Clinton
Personal Lines Insurance
Credit-Based Insurance Scoring: A Simmering Debate
2002-03-01 | Robin K Olson
