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Construction Safety

A Checklist for Hiring the Perfect Safety Manager

2016-06-24 | TJ Lyons

When looking to hire a safety manager, look for these attributes.

Wrap-Up Programs

Contemplating a Controlled Insurance Program—Part One

2016-05-06 | Kathleen A Creedon

Five key questions for those considering a controlled insurance program (CIP).

Construction Safety

The Role of Beliefs in Safety

2016-04-08 | Peter G Furst

Subjective judgment is a major component in any risk assessment, particularly in construction.

Additional Insured Issues

Who Pays First? Manuscript Priority Language Enforced by NY Court

2016-04-01 | Gregory Podolak

The impact of HDI-Gerling v. Zurich American on additional insured issues.

Construction Safety

The Construction Safety Test

2016-03-24 | TJ Lyons

Construction safety cannot be special; it must be routine and undergo continual testing.

Claims Management

Managing Claims for the Benefit of Consumers

2016-03-18 | Christopher E Mandel

Whether occupational or injury or property casualty insurance claims, put consumers first.

Construction Safety

Everyone Is Responsible for Safety: the Myth and Solution

2016-01-29 | Peter G Furst

While a common adage, Peter Furst clarifies that managers must be leaders who value and motivate their workers.

Additional Insured Issues

Misapplication of the Employers Liability Exclusion in CGL Policies: Precluding Coverage for Nonemployer Insureds (Part 2)

2015-12-04 | Gregory Podolak

Coverage often turns on a single word. Gregory Podolak relates two recent New York cases.

Construction Safety

Employee Attitudes and Accidents

2015-12-04 | Peter G Furst

While organizations expect their workers to perform in a safe manner, Peter Furst explains why they may not.

Builders Risk Insurance

Builders Risk: Needed Changes to AIA General Conditions

2015-11-20 | Steven A Coombs

Steven Coombs outlines his recommended changes for the next revision of AIA model construction contracts.

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