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Additional Insured Issues
Is Additional Insured Coverage Becoming Just an Illusion?
2002-07-01 | Joseph P Postel
Joe Postel looks at the recent Illinois Appellate Court decision, National Union v R. Olson Constr., and at the judicial confusion over additional insured endorsements that exclude the additional insured's own negligence.
Design and Professional Liability
The Design Professional's Statute of Repose: Stumbling Blocks to the Defense of Torts and Contractual Indemnity Claims
2002-07-01 | Kenneth A Slavens
Ken Slavens examines the case of Jordan v. Sandwell, Inc., highlighting the problems that design professionals may encounter when the statute of repose is raised as a defense.
Surety
Protecting the Balance Sheet
2002-07-01 | Rolf A Neuschaefer
An uninsured loss drains cash, the lifeblood of any business, and erodes net worth. Rolf Neuschaefer explains what surety underwriters are looking for from their principals in the current market.
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 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.
Additional Insured Issues
Is Additional Insured Coverage Becoming Just an Illusion?
2002-07-01 | Joseph P Postel
Design and Professional Liability
The Design Professional's Statute of Repose: Stumbling Blocks to the Defense of Torts and Contractual Indemnity Claims
2002-07-01 | Kenneth A Slavens
Design and Professional Liability
Contract Documents of the Design-Build Institute of America
2002-05-01 | Kent Holland
Construction Defect Coverage
Policy Modifications and Endorsements Relating to Liability Insurance Coverage for Mold
2002-03-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
