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Environmental
CGL Policy Held To Cover Oil Spill Cleanup Costs
2010-04-01 | Kent Holland
Kent Holland examines a case where the exception to the pollution exclusion makes common law pollution damages covered.
Environmental
An Update on Chinese Drywall Claims
2010-04-01 | Rodney J Taylor
Rod Taylor reviews the current status of these claims, examining factors relevant to the cases being heard in federal and state courts.
Personal Risk Management
Insuring "Zipcars"
2010-04-01 | Jack Hungelmann
Car-sharing may be good for the environment, but Jack Hungelmann warns it can raise personal auto insurance concerns.
Personal Risk Management
Reducing Umbrella Risks by Having One Agent
2010-03-01 | Jack Hungelmann
Keep your personal liability coverage with one insurer or one agent, advises Jack Hungelmann.
Environmental
Green Building Projects and Environmental Risk
2010-01-01 | Jeff Slivka
Calling a property or structure green doesn't mean it's free of environmental liability, warns Jeff Slivka.
Personal Lines Claims
The Art of Strategic Negotiation
2010-01-01 | Elise Farnham
Becoming a skilled negotiator is vital to claims adjusters. Elise Farnham provides tips.
Personal Risk Management
Personal Risk Management—An Alternative to Insurance as Usual
2010-01-01 | Jack Hungelmann
Jack Hungelmann thinks insurance agents with broad experience in personal lines should sell their experience, not just policies.
Environmental
CGL Pollution Exclusion Bars Coverage for Injury from Carbon Monoxide Released from Heater
2009-12-01 | Kent Holland
The Fifth Circuit upholds the exclusion where fumes from a heater caused birth defects. Kent Holland relates the case.
Personal Lines Claims
"Green" Building Claim Implications
2009-10-01 | Elise Farnham
Green construction has significance for loss adjusters even when their insurer does not issue green policies. Elise Farnham explains.
Personal Risk Management
Managing the Risks of a Vacant Home
2009-07-01 | Jack Hungelmann
Jack Hungelmann urges those with empty homes to consider risk management strategies and insurance implications.
Personal Risk Management
Personal Risk Management—An Alternative to Insurance as Usual
2010-01-01 | Jack Hungelmann
Environmental
CGL Pollution Exclusion Bars Coverage for Injury from Carbon Monoxide Released from Heater
2009-12-01 | Kent Holland