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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
Return to Work—A Forgotten Aspect of Workers Compensation
2002-01-01 | Jim Pocius
Jim Pocius examines trends and case law involving returning injured workers to productive lives after industrial injuries, and the importance of doing so for both employers and claimants.
Workers Compensation Issues
The Continuing Impact of September 11 on Workers Compensation
2001-12-01 | Christine Fuge
It's been over 90 days since the attacks, and resulting WC payments are estimated to be over $4 billion. This article updates how the various state and insurance regulators are responding.
Workers Compensation Issues
Three Management Processes that Help Reduce Workers Compensation Cost
2001-12-01 | Martin F McGavin
The involvement of operations managers in the workers compensation cost control effort is vital to its success. Martin McGavin explains how measurement, cost allocation, and providing management information can assure their involvement and an environment where cost containment is an expected part of every operations manager's job.
Environmental
Mold: The Newest Environmental Hazard
2001-09-01 | Alan Bressler
Obtaining insurance coverage for mold-related problems is difficult, with most insurers relying on pollution exclusions and/or newly added mold exclusions to deny coverage. Kevin Shane and Alan Bressler explain the basics of the problem and offer coverage solutions.
Workers Compensation Issues
The Workers Compensation Self-Insurance Decision
2001-08-01 | Christine Fuge
Explore the strategic considerations and financial implications of self-insuring workers compensation exposures with IRMI's expert analysis.
Workers Compensation Issues
Statutes of Limitation in Workers Compensation Cases
2001-08-01 | Jim Pocius
States differ with regard to the amount of time they will allow for a claimant to file a workers compensation claim. James Pocius discusses the variation and provides some cost saving tips for risk management.
Workers Compensation Issues
Is an Unbundled Workers Compensation Program Right for Your Company?
2001-08-01 | Martin F McGavin
Most employers assume they must choose between traditional insurance or self-insurance for workers comp. Martin McGavin examines the "unbundling" option, how it works, and its advantages and disadvantages.
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
Workers Compensation Issues
Return to Work—A Forgotten Aspect of Workers Compensation
2002-01-01 | Jim Pocius
Workers Compensation Issues
The Continuing Impact of September 11 on Workers Compensation
2001-12-01 | Christine Fuge
Workers Compensation Issues
Three Management Processes that Help Reduce Workers Compensation Cost
2001-12-01 | Martin F McGavin
Workers Compensation Issues
The Workers Compensation Self-Insurance Decision
2001-08-01 | Christine Fuge
Workers Compensation Issues
Statutes of Limitation in Workers Compensation Cases
2001-08-01 | Jim Pocius
Workers Compensation Issues
Is an Unbundled Workers Compensation Program Right for Your Company?
2001-08-01 | Martin F McGavin
