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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.

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.

Wrap-Up Programs

Wrap-Up Update—New York

2015-10-30 | Richard Resnick

Rich Resnick discusses the history and challenges of insuring large construction projects in the Big Apple.

Construction Quality

Construction Quality Management

2015-10-23 | Peter G Furst

A robust quality management program is critical to the overall success of a construction project. Peter Furst provides the basics.