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Changing Information Technology—Part 1
2002-11-01 | Martin F McGavin
In the first of two articles, Martin McGavin examines new risk management information technology and illustrates its advantages.
Environmental
The Environmental Risks of Residential Construction
2002-10-01 | Jeff Slivka
Has the emergence of mold as an insurance issue caused risk managers to lose sight of "other" environmental exposures associated with residential work? Jeff Slivka provides a list of other risk management concerns.
Environmental
Environmental Risk in Retail: Exposures and Solutions
2002-10-01 | Alan Bressler
Alan Bressler examines the environmental risks in retail operations and presents the relevant risk transfer products designed to mitigate these exposures.
Workers Compensation Issues
Can Workers Agree To Waive Workers Compensation Rights in Arbitration and Waiver Agreements?
2002-10-01 | Jim Pocius
Jim Pocius provides his response to the question: Would the Federal Arbitration Act supersede any workers compensation state law and allow these cases to be arbitrated?
Environmental
A Mold Prevention Program
2002-07-01 | Jeff Slivka
Mold has become such a nightmare for owners, contractors, suppliers, everyone, that if you haven't developed a prevention program, you probably will. Jeff Slivka provides a brief outline of what a mold prevention program may look like.
Workers Compensation Issues
The Ergonomics Regulation Roller Coaster
2002-06-01 | Christine Fuge
Explore the evolution of OSHA's ergonomic regulations and understand the impact on workplace safety and legislation with this in-depth analysis.
Workers Compensation Issues
Workers Compensation and Medicare Update
2002-06-01 | Jim Pocius
Jim Pocius provides an update of the problem of conflicting regulations governing workers compensation settlements to Medicare recipients.
Environmental
The Pitfalls of Accepting Contaminated Fill
2002-03-01 | Jeff Slivka
What happens when an earthwork contractor accepts fill material at the site to establish proper elevations only to discover later that the "clean fill" is anything but? Jeff Slivka provides ways to control the exposure.
Personal Lines Insurance
Credit-Based Insurance Scoring: A Simmering Debate
2002-03-01 | Robin K Olson
With consumer groups squarely and vehemently lined up against the insurers, and regulators caught in the middle, compromises on this issue are virtually assured.
Workers Compensation Issues
Achieving Workers Compensation Savings through Medical Bill Repricing
2002-02-09 | Martin F McGavin
Medical bill repricing leads to legitimate and real workers compensation savings, but it does have its drawbacks. Martin McGavin examines the process, including its strengths and weaknesses.
Workers Compensation Issues
Can Workers Agree To Waive Workers Compensation Rights in Arbitration and Waiver Agreements?
2002-10-01 | Jim Pocius
Personal Lines Insurance
Credit-Based Insurance Scoring: A Simmering Debate
2002-03-01 | Robin K Olson
Workers Compensation Issues
Achieving Workers Compensation Savings through Medical Bill Repricing
2002-02-09 | Martin F McGavin
