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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.
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 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
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
