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Defense and Settlement

The Eight-Corners Rule Is Alive and Well in Texas

2020-07-31 | Lyndon F Bittle

Lyndon Bittle relates two recent cases involving this rule and the "very narrow" Northfield exception.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Operational Risk Revisited in the Wake of COVID-19

2020-06-12 | Mark Lanterman

Proactive security and technology strategizing are key, Mark Lanterman explains.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

The New York SHIELD Act Reasonable Security Requirement

2020-05-29 | Melissa J Krasnow

New legislation providing reasonable safeguard for private information - New York SHIELD Act - is reviewed by Melissa Krasnow.

Defense and Settlement

Texas Recognizes Collusion as Exception to Eight-Corners Rule

2020-05-15 | Lyndon F Bittle

Lyndon Bittle discusses the recent Loya collusion exception to the eight-corners rule.

Insurance Agent E and O

Escaping the COVID-19 Agent E&O Vortex

2020-05-01 | Brent Winans

Agents and managers can avoid problems by dealing wisely with losses. Brent Winans relates special concerns.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Cyber Threats and Accounting for Operational Risk

2020-03-06 | Mark Lanterman

Mark Lanterman suggests strategies that can bolster an organization's ability to continue after an attack.

Defense and Settlement

Texas Court Adopts Time-on-the-Risk Allocation

2020-02-28 | Lyndon F Bittle

Lyndon Bittle discusses recent Vines-Herrin decision.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Changes in Other California Privacy and Data Security Laws

2020-01-24 | Melissa J Krasnow

Melissa Krasnow discusses recent laws relating to the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, as amended.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Human Aspect of Incident Response Investigations

2020-01-03 | Mark Lanterman

Mark Lanterman says combining technology and brainpower is a hallmark of thorough incident response.

Regulation and Compliance

Motor Vehicle Service Contract Ancillary Products

2020-01-03 | Aaron E Lunt

Motor Vehicle Service Contract Ancillary Products—Aaron Lunt takes a look at coverage for auto tires and wheels, theft, vehicle appearance, and fobs.