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Continuous Performance Improvement

Deming Disciples—Our Industry's Real Leaders?

2004-02-01 | John Pryor

John Pryor examines the leadership principles espoused by W. Edwards Deming and their application for the insurance industry.

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Surety

ERISA Preemption and Claims for Employee Benefits

2004-01-01 | Marilyn Klinger

While prevailing California case law still holds that ERISA preempts an employee benefit trust fund action against a payment bond surety, this trend is waning. Marilyn Klinger explains.

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Workplace Violence Prevention

A Workplace Violence Prevention Program—An Investment with a Great Yield

2003-09-01 | James N Madero

This summer, a number of preventable homicides occurred in American workplaces Dr James Madero offers compelling reasons for workplace violence prevention programs.

Construction Safety

Eyewitnesses and Other Sources of Accident Data

2003-08-01 | Ron Prichard

The key to an incident investigation is data. Dr. Ron Prichard discusses the three principle sources needed to conduct a thorough construction accident investigation.

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Surety

Are Letters of Credit Securing a Surety's Potential Exposure Not as Safe as Once Believed?

2003-08-01 | Marilyn Klinger

Sureties generally prefer letters of credit (LOCs) as collateral in case their principals or indemnitors file bankruptcy. Marilyn Klinger examines court cases that ruled otherwise.

Construction Safety

Eyewitnesses and Other Sources of Accident Data

2003-08-01 | Ron Prichard

The key to an incident investigation is data. Dr. Ron Prichard discusses the three principle sources needed to conduct a thorough construction accident investigation.

Additional Insured Issues

How Does an Extrinsic Contract Impact Additional Insured Coverage?

2003-07-01 | Joseph P Postel

Joe Postel discusses the soundness of recent court decisions from around the nation involving additional insured disputes and contracts between customers and CGL policyholders.

Workplace Violence Prevention

Don't Put Your Employees at Risk—How To Avoid Homicide in the Workplace

2003-07-01 | James N Madero

Each year over 600 workers are murdered while at work. Dr. James Madero examines the situation and offers solutions.

Design and Professional Liability

Insurer Uses Contractual Liability Exclusion to Deny Coverage

2003-06-28 | Kent Holland

In American Family Mutual Insurance v. Pleasant Company, the court's reasoning completely misconstrues the purpose of the contractual liability exclusion, Kent Holland explains.

Construction Defect Coverage

The Myth of "Third-Party" Property Damage

2003-05-01 | Patrick J Wielinski

Pat Wielinski discusses the varying judicial application of standardized CGL definitions to claims involving defective work, and the coverage myths that have arisen as a result.

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