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Catastrophe Risk Management

Natural Catastrophe Management

2019-05-03 | Joe DiRubbo

The risk of a natural catastrophe and secondary perils is a big one. Joe DiRubbo examines the issues.

Time Element

Contingent Business Interruption: Getting All the Facts

2019-04-19 | Daniel Torpey

Today's risk managers look to contingent business interruption insurance to soften the financial impact of events outside their control. Daniel Torpey explains what it is and what it does.

Claims Practices

Purchasing Higher Deductibles Than Desired Is Not Broker Negligence

2019-04-12 | Barry Zalma

Barry Zalma relates a case where the policy didn't provide the coverage expected.

Personal Risk Management

Estate Planning Strategies That Cause Major Insurance Coverage Gaps

2019-04-12 | Kurt Thoennessen

Estate Planning Strategies That Cause Major Insurance Coverage Gaps—Insurance specialist help is invaluable, per Kurt Thoennessen.

Personal Risk Management

Wi-Fi Enabled Automatic Water Shutoff Devices Are a Win-Win

2019-01-24 | Kurt Thoennessen

Wi-Fi Enabled Automatic Water Shut-Off Devices Are a Win-Win—Insureds, insurers, and agents can benefit, according to Kurt Thoennessen.

Claims Practices

Agent Has No Duty To Advise Insurance Coverage Needs

2019-01-18 | Barry Zalma

Barry Zalma relates a recent Alabama case.

Catastrophe Risk Management

Implementing Natural Hazard Resilience throughout a Large Organization

2018-11-30 | Nathan C Gould

Nathan Gould explains the importance of developing a natural hazard design standard to increase facility and operational resilience.

Claims Practices

Infrared Detection of Water Damage

2018-11-16 | Barry Zalma

Barry Zalma discusses a new tool that can be used by claims investigators, remediators, and consultants to detect and help eliminate mold infestations.