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Construction Defect Coverage

Potomoc Insurance v. Huang

2002-06-01 | Patrick J Wielinski

Pat Wielinski examines a recent Kansas case recognizing the validity of the insurability of a contractor's work to repair property damage before suit is brought.

Construction Safety

Debunking the 13 Myths of Construction Safety

2002-05-01 | Ron Prichard

Following the current "wisdom" can create mischief in action. Dr. Ron Prichard takes a look at many items of safety folklore that are masquerading as fact.

Design and Professional Liability

Contract Documents of the Design-Build Institute of America

2002-05-01 | Kent Holland

Kent Holland examines a few of the more significant clauses of the DBIA standard forms affecting risk allocation and potential insurance coverage.

Construction Safety

Debunking the 13 Myths of Construction Safety

2002-05-01 | Ron Prichard

Following the current "wisdom" can create mischief in action. Dr. Ron Prichard takes a look at many items of safety folklore that are masquerading as fact.

Surety

Roles and Responsibilities: A Delicate Balance

2002-04-01 | Rolf A Neuschaefer

Rolf Neuschaefer explores the roles and responsibilities of the principal or client, the surety, and the agent/broker in procuring corporate surety bonds.

Construction Defect Coverage

Policy Modifications and Endorsements Relating to Liability Insurance Coverage for Mold

2002-03-01 | Patrick J Wielinski

Discover how policy modifications and endorsements impact liability insurance coverage for mold, enabling you to navigate the complexities of insurance claims and litigation.

Construction Defect Coverage

Policy Modifications and Endorsements Relating to Liability Insurance Coverage for Mold

2002-03-01 | Patrick J Wielinski

Discover how policy modifications and endorsements impact liability insurance coverage for mold, enabling you to navigate the complexities of insurance claims and litigation.

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Surety

California Workers Compensation Self-Insured Bonds and the Principal's Bankruptcy

2002-02-01 | Marilyn Klinger

Many states allow employers to self-insure workers compensation as long as the employer supports that self-insurance with a surety bond or other security. Here, Marilyn Klinger discusses California WC self-insured bonds in the context of the employer's bankruptcy.

Additional Insured Issues

Can an Indemnity Agreement Determine Who's Primary and Who's Excess?

2002-01-01 | Joseph P Postel

Joe Postel explains that the answer is simple: not unless the indemnitee has a judgment for indemnity against the indemnitor, citing a recent California Court of Appeal case.

Construction Defect Coverage

Full Circle Regression: the New ISO "Your Work" Endorsements

2002-01-01 | Patrick J Wielinski

In December, ISO issued two new endorsements for contractors' CGL policies eliminating coverage for property damage arising out of their subcontractors' defective work. Pat Wielinski examines the history and explains the problem.

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