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Regulation and Compliance
What Is a Contractual Liability Insurance Policy?
2016-11-04 | Aaron E Lunt
Learn what a contractual liability insurance policy (CLIP) is, why it's necessary, and how it is used in the marketplace to protect both businesses and consumers.
Regulation and Compliance
Insurance Protection on My Cell Phone
2016-09-02 | Aaron E Lunt
Cell phone insurance via portable electronic insurance (PEI) is available in all states except Wyoming.
Defense and Settlement
No Home Run If You Don't Touch All the Bases: Collecting Judgments against Nonsettling Insurers
2016-08-26 | Lyndon F Bittle
Lyndon Bittle analyzes the obstacles of collecting judgments against nonsettling insurers in relation to a Texas case, Seger v. Yorkshire Insurance.
Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability
The Sharing Economy: A New Frontier in Management Liability?
2016-07-15 | John E Black
John Black discusses the basics of what constitutes a sharing economy.
Regulation and Compliance
What in the World Is a Motor Vehicle Service Contract?
2016-03-18 | Aaron E Lunt
Motor vehicle service contracts are defined, differ from insurance, and are regulated.
Insurance Agent E and O
Avoid Agent E&O Claim Denial
2015-07-17 | Brent Winans
While the danger of reporting potential incidents is generally overstated, Brent Winans warns that the greater danger is not reporting them.
Insurance Agent E and O
Avoid Agent E&O When Handling Problem Claims
2015-06-05 | Brent Winans
Agents can provide clients much needed service and advocacy at claim time, but, as Brent Winans shows, it can be at their own peril.
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Guidance for Incident Response Plans
2015-05-08 | Melissa J Krasnow
Melissa Krasnow provides a checklist developed from state and federal sources.
Employment Practices
Court Expands Scope of Protected Activity for Retaliation Claims
2015-05-01 | Noel P Tripp
The US Supreme Court examines oral versus formal worker complaints. Noel Tripp relates the case.
Insurance Agent E and O
Independent Agents: Pay Special Attention to Your "Special Relationship" Clients
2015-01-17 | Brent Winans
Brent Winans provides a general overview of the duties of insurance agents as established by state laws.
Regulation and Compliance
What Is a Contractual Liability Insurance Policy?
2016-11-04 | Aaron E Lunt
Defense and Settlement
No Home Run If You Don't Touch All the Bases: Collecting Judgments against Nonsettling Insurers
2016-08-26 | Lyndon F Bittle
Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability
The Sharing Economy: A New Frontier in Management Liability?
2016-07-15 | John E Black
Regulation and Compliance
What in the World Is a Motor Vehicle Service Contract?
2016-03-18 | Aaron E Lunt
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Guidance for Incident Response Plans
2015-05-08 | Melissa J Krasnow
Employment Practices
Court Expands Scope of Protected Activity for Retaliation Claims
2015-05-01 | Noel P Tripp
Insurance Agent E and O
Independent Agents: Pay Special Attention to Your "Special Relationship" Clients
2015-01-17 | Brent Winans
