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Additional Insured Issues
The Additional Insured Labyrinth: Pleadings and the Duty to Defend
2025-12-19 | Julian Ehrlich
Confusion about additional insured coverage has driven a growing body of national coverage case law. Julian Ehrlich examines these issues.
Construction
Construction Risk Management Innovation: Harnessing Parametric Weather Insurance for a Volatile Climate
2025-11-24 | Rose Hall
Parametric weather insurance is a crucial financial tool that can transform how the industry protects its people, projects, and bottom line. Rose Hall explains.
Subcontractor Performance Risk
Construction Tech Selection Strategy
2025-10-31 | Cheri Hanes
To achieve meaningful results, Cheri Hanes advises first looking at why you think you need a tech solution before jumping in blindly to a program that may not solve your problem.
Design and Professional Liability
"Consequential" Versus "Direct" Damages—Specify the Difference
2025-10-24 | Kenneth A Slavens
Classification of damages can vary greatly depending on the specific project, contract language, and parties involved. Ken Slavens relates a recent legal decision on this issue.
Employee Well-Being
Suicide Prevention Community Helper Training
2025-10-24 | Sally Spencer-Thomas
Sally Spencer-Thomas provides reasons why employers should modify their mental health strategies, making the case for VitalCog Suicide Prevention training.
Additional Insured Issues
Additional Insured Obstacles Fall: Is Coverage Restricted?
2025-10-10 | Julian Ehrlich
In this second of a two-part series, Julian Ehrlich reviews the split in authority on whether additional insured (AI) coverage is limited to the vicarious liability of the putative AI.
Additional Insured Issues
Additional Insured Obstacles Fall: Coverage Is Not "Premature"
2025-10-09 | Julian Ehrlich
Julian Ehrlich briefly traces the evolution of Insurance Services Office, Inc., additional insured endorsements' wording and reviews how insurers have tried to restrict coverage and various courts' response.
Construction Safety
Stagnating US Safety Systems
2025-10-03 | TJ Lyons
Do we have a "loose" safety system in the US? TJ Lyons examines the current objectives and data, comparing them to those of other countries.
Design and Professional Liability
Rely on Privity at Your Peril
2025-08-01 | Kenneth A Slavens
The traditional protection from liability for negligent performance of contractual obligations in the absence of privity is eroding. Ken Slavens discusses a related case.
Builders Risk Insurance
Builders Risk Case Update: BCC Partners, LLC v. Travelers
2025-07-11 | Steven A Coombs
Steve Coombs relates a recent case where an additional named insured was not covered for soft costs or loss of rents due to a technicality.
Additional Insured Issues
The Additional Insured Labyrinth: Pleadings and the Duty to Defend
2025-12-19 | Julian Ehrlich
Construction
Construction Risk Management Innovation: Harnessing Parametric Weather Insurance for a Volatile Climate
2025-11-24 | Rose Hall
Design and Professional Liability
"Consequential" Versus "Direct" Damages—Specify the Difference
2025-10-24 | Kenneth A Slavens
Additional Insured Issues
Additional Insured Obstacles Fall: Is Coverage Restricted?
2025-10-10 | Julian Ehrlich
Additional Insured Issues
Additional Insured Obstacles Fall: Coverage Is Not "Premature"
2025-10-09 | Julian Ehrlich
Builders Risk Insurance
Builders Risk Case Update: BCC Partners, LLC v. Travelers
2025-07-11 | Steven A Coombs
