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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."
Surety
Construction Surety Bond Liability for Consequential Damages
2006-03-01 | Marilyn Klinger
Marilyn Klinger relates those cases that have found sureties liable for consequential damages in a loose chronological order going back 40 years.
Wrap-Up Programs
Wrap-Ups: Back to Basics
2006-03-01 | Richard Resnick
Rich Resnick explains what a wrap up is, the benefits of forming one, and the size requirements.
Surety
Construction Surety Bond Liability for Consequential Damages
2006-03-01 | Marilyn Klinger
Marilyn Klinger relates those cases that have found sureties liable for consequential damages in a loose chronological order going back 40 years.
Continuous Performance Improvement
Deming's Point #8 as Applied to the Insurance Industry
2005-12-01 | John Pryor
John Pryor discusses Dr. W. Edwards Deming's eighth principle: "Drive out fear so that everyone may work effectively for the company" and the importance of trust and security in employment.
Design and Professional Liability
Are You Really Protected from Consequential Damages Exposure?
2005-11-01 | Michael C Loulakis
In discussing Action Ind. v. USF&G, Michael Loulakis points out the importance of a full waiver of consequential damages for anything arising out of or related to the design-build contract.
Design and Professional Liability
Higher Policy Limits for Specific Projects
2005-10-22 | David H Collings
David Collings explains that architects and engineers do not need to avoid projects that require higher insurance limits. Other options are available, such as adjusting professional liability limits.
Continuous Performance Improvement
Deming's Point #7 as Applied to the Insurance Industry
2005-10-01 | John Pryor
John Pryor discusses Dr. W. Edwards Deming's seventh principle: 'Adopt and institute leadership' and explains how he distinguishes leadership from management.
Surety
California Curtails Unlicensed Contractors' Recovery for Their Work
2006-04-01 | Marilyn Klinger
Continuous Performance Improvement
Deming's Point #9 as Applied to the Insurance Industry
2006-03-01 | John Pryor
Continuous Performance Improvement
Deming's Point #8 as Applied to the Insurance Industry
2005-12-01 | John Pryor
Design and Professional Liability
Are You Really Protected from Consequential Damages Exposure?
2005-11-01 | Michael C Loulakis
Design and Professional Liability
Higher Policy Limits for Specific Projects
2005-10-22 | David H Collings
Continuous Performance Improvement
Deming's Point #7 as Applied to the Insurance Industry
2005-10-01 | John Pryor
