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Construction Safety
The Value of Safety
2002-11-01 | Ron Prichard
In a continuing series on construction safety, Ron Prichard discusses why safety deserves placement in an organization as a value, and some of the obstacles to be overcome.
Design and Professional Liability
Design Disclaimers and Implied Warranties
2002-11-01 | Kenneth A Slavens
Citing a recent case, Ken Slavens discusses the importance of precise language used in disclaimers that are part of design packages.
Surety
Corporate Execution of Surety Indemnity Agreements
2002-11-01 | Marilyn Klinger
Marilyn Klinger discusses the requisites for corporate execution of surety indemnity agreements, which are now back in vogue due to the hard market.
Construction Defect Coverage
Even More on Defective Work as an "Occurrence"
2002-10-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
Pat Wielinski explains how a recent Texas Supreme Court case may finally put to rest the question of whether the CGL policy provides coverage for the defective work of others despite the definition of occurrence.
Construction Safety
The Cost of Safety
2002-10-01 | Ron Prichard
Setting an organization up to track safety costs can be a complicated and time-consuming process. Ron Prichard examines some ways to approach the task.
Construction Defect Coverage
Even More on Defective Work as an "Occurrence"
2002-10-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
Pat Wielinski explains how a recent Texas Supreme Court case may finally put to rest the question of whether the CGL policy provides coverage for the defective work of others despite the definition of occurrence.
Environmental
Environmental Risk in Retail: Exposures and Solutions
2002-10-01 | Alan Bressler
Alan Bressler examines the environmental risks in retail operations and presents the relevant risk transfer products designed to mitigate these exposures.
Construction Liability Insurance
Insuring Design-Build Risks
2002-08-01 | Ann Hickman
Taking on responsibility for design in addition to construction entails many new risks. This article examines the potential liabilities facing design-builders and how they can be handled. Also see IRMI's new book by the most knowledgeable practitioners in the industry, Design-Build Risk and Insurance, which offers you their insight in one handy, well-organized guide.
Design and Professional Liability
Insurance Coverage—Waivers of Subrogation
2002-08-01 | Kent Holland
In this article, Kent Holland discusses a Fourth Circuit case that demonstrates the importance of waivers of subrogation as part of the risk allocation strategy.
Surety
Exoneration Based on Fraud in the Inducement as a Surety Defense
2002-08-01 | Marilyn Klinger
With new business scandals unfolding daily, improper business conduct is currently in the spotlight. Here, Marilyn Klinger considers a surety's exoneration defense based on fraud or material misrepresentation in the inducement.
Design and Professional Liability
Design Disclaimers and Implied Warranties
2002-11-01 | Kenneth A Slavens
Construction Defect Coverage
Even More on Defective Work as an "Occurrence"
2002-10-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
Construction Defect Coverage
Even More on Defective Work as an "Occurrence"
2002-10-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
Design and Professional Liability
Insurance Coverage—Waivers of Subrogation
2002-08-01 | Kent Holland
Surety
Exoneration Based on Fraud in the Inducement as a Surety Defense
2002-08-01 | Marilyn Klinger
