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Construction Defect Coverage
Back to the Exclusions—The "Subcontractor" Exception
2001-05-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
Explore the intricacies of the "your work" exclusion and its "subcontractor" exception within CGL policies, and understand their impact on construction defect cases.
Construction Safety
Safety Incentive Programs: A Critical Assessment
2001-04-01 | Ron Prichard
A majority of US businesses use some sort of safety incentive. Nevertheless, the debate continues as to their effectiveness. Learn how such programs are designed, their pros and cons, caveats to implementation, and possible alternatives.
Surety
Proactive Surety Claims Handling
2001-04-01 | Marilyn Klinger
In recent years, sureties have begun more proactive claims handling. Marilyn Klinger explains how sureties can work with the project owner, prime contractor, bond producer, underwriter, and claims personnel so that all can be in a win-win situation after a claim.
Construction Safety
Safety Incentive Programs: A Critical Assessment
2001-04-01 | Ron Prichard
A majority of US businesses use some sort of safety incentive. Nevertheless, the debate continues as to their effectiveness. Learn how such programs are designed, their pros and cons, caveats to implementation, and possible alternatives.
Design and Professional Liability
Negligent Misrepresentation: Chipping Away at the Design Professional's Protection under the Economic Loss Doctrine
2001-03-01 | Kenneth A Slavens
The merits and failings of the economic loss doctrine as applied to the design professions have been continually debated. Learn how relatively recent court opinions have signaled further erosion of the protection that the doctrine provides.
Additional Insured Issues
Where There Is a Right, There Is a Remedy—Except in Illinois
2001-02-01 | Joseph P Postel
In a recent opinion, the Illinois Appellate Court denied pro rata reimbursement to an insurer whose policy afforded additional insured status to a project owner and general contractor This article explains where the court went wrong when it ruled that the doctrine of equitable contribution did not apply because the two policies insured different risks
Construction Defect Coverage
Insurance Coverage for Mold Arising Out of Defective Workmanship
2001-02-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
Discover how contractors navigate insurance coverage for mold issues due to defective workmanship, including legal interpretations and policy implications.
Construction Liability Insurance
How Well Does That Blanket Cover You?
2001-02-01 | Ann Hickman
Blanket additional insured endorsements are useful tools for preventing administrative oversights and reducing paperwork, but they also carry risks for both the named and additional insureds. Discover methods contractors and subcontractors can use to minimize the risks of breaching their contracts when using blanket AI endorsements.
Construction Defect Coverage
Insurance Coverage for Mold Arising Out of Defective Workmanship
2001-02-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
Discover how contractors navigate insurance coverage for mold issues due to defective workmanship, including legal interpretations and policy implications.
Additional Insured Issues
Additional Insureds and Completed Operations
2001-01-01 | W Jeffrey Woodward
Learn how construction contracts address additional insured status and completed operations claims, and explore the implications of recent court decisions on these practices.
Construction Defect Coverage
Back to the Exclusions—The "Subcontractor" Exception
2001-05-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
Design and Professional Liability
Negligent Misrepresentation: Chipping Away at the Design Professional's Protection under the Economic Loss Doctrine
2001-03-01 | Kenneth A Slavens
Additional Insured Issues
Where There Is a Right, There Is a Remedy—Except in Illinois
2001-02-01 | Joseph P Postel
Construction Defect Coverage
Insurance Coverage for Mold Arising Out of Defective Workmanship
2001-02-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
Construction Defect Coverage
Insurance Coverage for Mold Arising Out of Defective Workmanship
2001-02-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
Additional Insured Issues
Additional Insureds and Completed Operations
2001-01-01 | W Jeffrey Woodward
