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Risk Mgmt. and Ins. Higher Education Scene

A Hiring Fairy Tale: Due Diligence in Hiring New College Graduates

2017-04-07 | Brenda Powell Wells

Relating a fairy tale, Brenda Wells shows the problems that can result when hiring without proper preparation.

Catastrophe Risk Management

Obtaining the Right Builders Risk Insurance Coverage

2016-02-05 | Christopher M Brophy, David G Jordan

Is your amount of insurance coverage suitable for your construction project? Christopher Brophy investigates.

Current Trends and Issues

Just What Does "Amount of Loss" Amount to in Appraisal Clauses?—Part 3

2014-12-01 | Tim Ryles

Arbitration and appraisal have similarities but are fundamentally distinct. Dr. Tim Ryles examines specific language and court interpretations.

Current Trends and Issues

In Praise (or Not) of the Appraisal Clause in Homeowners Policies—Part 2

2014-11-01 | Tim Ryles

Considering the web of delay inherent in the appraisal process, Tim Ryles wonders who benefits.

Current Trends and Issues

Appraisal Clause in Homeowners Policies—Part 1

2014-10-17 | Tim Ryles

Tim Ryles compares these provisions in four insurers' policies, pointing out how each handles the issue.

Catastrophe Risk Management

Insurance Considerations in Operational Resilience

2014-08-01 | Christopher M Brophy

Christopher Brophy examines the practical considerations for recovery planning and how well the insurance program melds.

Market Practices

Looking at HOA Risks

2014-04-01 | Peter Polstein

Pete Polstein looks at home owners' association and master association entity risks.

Risk Management: A Systemic Approach

Cockpit Boredom: A Risk All Managers Face

2014-02-01 | Vernon Leslie Grose

It is possible to systematically identify, evaluate, rank, and control even such obscure or subtle risks as boredom! Dr. Vernon Grose explains.

Current Trends and Issues

Judicial Estoppel and Insurance Claims

2013-11-01 | Tim Ryles

Tim Ryles examines the relationship between judicial estoppel and insurance claims and explains why it deserves attention.

Catastrophe Risk Management

Covering Sinkhole Losses

2013-09-01 | Christopher M Brophy

Christopher Brophy describes the scope of sinkhole losses and available coverage.