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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.
Additional Insured Issues
The Courts and Equitable Subrogation versus Equitable Contribution (Part 2)
2004-09-01 | Joseph P Postel
Continuous Performance Improvement
Deming's Point #4 as Applied to the Insurance Industry
2004-09-01 | John Pryor
Additional Insured Issues
The Courts and Equitable Subrogation versus Equitable Contribution (Part 1)
2004-08-01 | Joseph P Postel
Construction Defect Coverage
Recent Case Law Applying the Subcontractor Exception: Too Little Too Late?
2004-08-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
Construction Defect Coverage
Recent Case Law Applying the Subcontractor Exception: Too Little Too Late?
2004-08-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
Additional Insured Issues
How Will Courts Construe ISO's New Additional Insured Endorsements?
2004-07-01 | Joseph P Postel
Design and Professional Liability
Making the Most of Standard Indemnity Clauses
2004-06-19 | Kenneth A Slavens
Continuous Performance Improvement
Deming's Points #2 and #3 as Applied to the Insurance Industry
2004-06-01 | John Pryor
Workplace Violence Prevention
Preemployment Screening and Workplace Violence Prevention
2004-06-01 | James N Madero
