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Workplace Violence Prevention

Investigating Domestic Violence in the Workplace

2006-07-01 | James N Madero

Dr. James Madero describes the major categories of investigation that are critical to understanding and managing this growing risk.

Wrap-Up Programs

Top 10 Favorite Wrap-Up Questions (and Answers)

2006-07-01 | Richard Resnick

Rich Resnick provides his 'Top 10 Favorite Wrap-Up Questions' commonly asked by potential wrap-up buyers, along with his answers.

Construction Defect Coverage

Complex Construction Defect Claims: Who Pays First?—Part 2

2006-07-01 | Patrick J Wielinski

Performance bond sureties may look to the contractor's CGL insurer to recoup losses. Pat Wielinski explains.

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Construction Safety

Measuring Success—Integrated Risk Management

2006-06-03 | Peter G Furst

Peter Furst outlines some tools and techniques to assess the effectiveness of the safety management process.

Construction Defect Coverage

Complex Construction Defect Claims: Who Pays First?—Part 1

2006-06-01 | Patrick J Wielinski

In a two-part series, Pat Wielinski discusses a recent and major concern of the construction industry—the risk of nonperformance or default.

Continuous Performance Improvement

Deming's Point #10 as Applied to the Insurance Industry

2006-06-01 | John Pryor

John Pryor explains Dr. Edwards Deming's Point #10: Eliminate slogans, exhortations, and targets for the workforce.

Construction Defect Coverage

Complex Construction Defect Claims: Who Pays First?—Part 1

2006-06-01 | Patrick J Wielinski

In a two-part series, Pat Wielinski discusses a recent and major concern of the construction industry—the risk of nonperformance or default.

Surety

Surety Underwriting, Sales, and Service—A Delicate Balance

2006-05-01 | Rolf A Neuschaefer

Rolf Neuschaefer explains the need for a better understanding of the respective responsibilities of sureties and agents.

Surety

California Curtails Unlicensed Contractors' Recovery for Their Work

2006-04-01 | Marilyn Klinger

Marilyn Klinger details a ruling stressing that contractors who enter into contracts to perform work do so at their own peril.

Continuous Performance Improvement

Deming's Point #9 as Applied to the Insurance Industry

2006-03-01 | John Pryor

John Pryor discusses Dr. W. Edwards Deming's ninth principle: "Break down barriers between staff areas."

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