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Workplace Violence Prevention
Domestic Violence in the Workplace: A Continuing Danger
2004-03-01 | James N Madero
Domestic violence has been spilling over into the workplace at an alarming rate Dr James Madero discusses the national tragedy and provides a necessary response.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Workplace Violence Prevention
Domestic Violence in the Workplace: A Continuing Danger
2004-03-01 | James N Madero
Continuous Performance Improvement
Deming Disciples—Our Industry's Real Leaders?
2004-02-01 | John Pryor
Workplace Violence Prevention
A Workplace Violence Prevention Program—An Investment with a Great Yield
2003-09-01 | James N Madero
Surety
Are Letters of Credit Securing a Surety's Potential Exposure Not as Safe as Once Believed?
2003-08-01 | Marilyn Klinger
Additional Insured Issues
How Does an Extrinsic Contract Impact Additional Insured Coverage?
2003-07-01 | Joseph P Postel
Workplace Violence Prevention
Don't Put Your Employees at Risk—How To Avoid Homicide in the Workplace
2003-07-01 | James N Madero
Design and Professional Liability
Insurer Uses Contractual Liability Exclusion to Deny Coverage
2003-06-28 | Kent Holland
