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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.
Design and Professional Liability
The Ability To Disclaim Liability Resulting from Inspection Duties
2003-05-01 | Kenneth A Slavens
Through the examination of case law, Ken Slavens reveals judicial support for the argument that the risk the design professional assumes by inspection or observation can be limited by contract.
Construction Safety
On the Trail of Truth: Conducting an Accident Investigation
2003-04-01 | Ron Prichard
In this article, Ron Prichard explains the stages of a construction accident investigation, organizing and managing the process, and acquiring needed data.
Surety
Subdivision/Improvement Bonds
2003-04-01 | Rolf A Neuschaefer
Learn how subdivision/improvement bonds provide financial security for property owners and developers, ensuring the completion of essential infrastructure improvements. Rolf Neuschaefer explains.
Construction Safety
On the Trail of Truth: Conducting an Accident Investigation
2003-04-01 | Ron Prichard
In this article, Ron Prichard explains the stages of a construction accident investigation, organizing and managing the process, and acquiring needed data.
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
Construction Defect Coverage
The Myth of "Third-Party" Property Damage
2003-05-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
Design and Professional Liability
The Ability To Disclaim Liability Resulting from Inspection Duties
2003-05-01 | Kenneth A Slavens
Construction Safety
On the Trail of Truth: Conducting an Accident Investigation
2003-04-01 | Ron Prichard
Construction Safety
On the Trail of Truth: Conducting an Accident Investigation
2003-04-01 | Ron Prichard
