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Wrap-Up Programs

Wrap-Ups and the Balance Sheet Effect

2004-10-01 | Richard Resnick

In his risk management wrap-up column, Richard Resnick takes a look at the asset side of the balance sheet with the goal of achieving ultimate cash savings with a wrap-up.

Additional Insured Issues

The Courts and Equitable Subrogation versus Equitable Contribution (Part 2)

2004-09-01 | Joseph P Postel

In the second of a three-part series, Joseph Postel examines court rulings on additional insured status and how courts have treated - and often confused equitable contribution and equitable subrogation.

Continuous Performance Improvement

Deming's Point #4 as Applied to the Insurance Industry

2004-09-01 | John Pryor

"End the practice of awarding business on the basis of price tag alone." John Pryor discusses this W. Edwards Deming principle along with real-world examples.

Additional Insured Issues

The Courts and Equitable Subrogation versus Equitable Contribution (Part 1)

2004-08-01 | Joseph P Postel

In the first of a three-part series, Joseph Postel examines court rulings on additional insured status and how courts have treated - and often confused equitable contribution and equitable subrogation.

Construction Defect Coverage

Recent Case Law Applying the Subcontractor Exception: Too Little Too Late?

2004-08-01 | Patrick J Wielinski

Pat Wielinski discusses two court rulings that could result in a catastrophic reduction in CGL coverage for many contractors, creating a coverage gap that will be extremely difficult to fill.

Construction Defect Coverage

Recent Case Law Applying the Subcontractor Exception: Too Little Too Late?

2004-08-01 | Patrick J Wielinski

Pat Wielinski discusses two court rulings that could result in a catastrophic reduction in CGL coverage for many contractors, creating a coverage gap that will be extremely difficult to fill.

Additional Insured Issues

How Will Courts Construe ISO's New Additional Insured Endorsements?

2004-07-01 | Joseph P Postel

While the new Insurance Services Office additional insured forms have been filed, how courts will rule on the coverage changes is anyone's guess. Joe Postel provides an educated prediction.

Design and Professional Liability

Making the Most of Standard Indemnity Clauses

2004-06-19 | Kenneth A Slavens

Ken Slavens relates the case of Nusbaum v. The City of Kansas City and the Missouri Supreme Court's application of indemnification clauses found in AIA documents.

Continuous Performance Improvement

Deming's Points #2 and #3 as Applied to the Insurance Industry

2004-06-01 | John Pryor

John Pryor discusses W. Edwards Deming's principles of "adopt the new philosophy" and "cease dependence on mass inspection," along with real-world examples.

Workplace Violence Prevention

Preemployment Screening and Workplace Violence Prevention

2004-06-01 | James N Madero

Dr. James Madero discusses how preemployment screening, such as background checks and drug testing, helps prevent workplace violence and costly hiring mistakes.

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