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Catastrophe Risk Management

Managing Earthquake Risk

2002-03-09 | Ronald Hamburger

Since September 11, risk managers have focused on man-made risk. However, Ron Hamburger explains the greater danger of natural catastrophes, particularly earthquakes, and how their risk should be assessed and handled.

Environmental

The Pitfalls of Accepting Contaminated Fill

2002-03-01 | Jeff Slivka

What happens when an earthwork contractor accepts fill material at the site to establish proper elevations only to discover later that the "clean fill" is anything but? Jeff Slivka provides ways to control the exposure.

Environmental

Mold: The Newest Environmental Hazard

2001-09-01 | Alan Bressler

Obtaining insurance coverage for mold-related problems is difficult, with most insurers relying on pollution exclusions and/or newly added mold exclusions to deny coverage. Kevin Shane and Alan Bressler explain the basics of the problem and offer coverage solutions.

Environmental

Introduction to ISO 14001

2001-04-01 | Jeff Slivka

With the growth of the global economy, public awareness of differences between nations' environmental programs spurred the development of an international standard for environmental sensitivity. This article examines the ISO 14001 standard, certification, and scheduled revisions.

Environmental

Brownfield Redevelopment: A Risk versus Reward Proposition

2000-12-01 | John Hannah, Alan Bressler

The number of abandoned industrial sites across America in need of environmental remediation continues to grow. With local governments striving to curb urban sprawl and eliminate inner-city decay, and with the development of recent legislative and regulatory initiatives, these 'Brownfield' sites offer an opportunity for redevelopment. This article explains how environmental insurance and innovative risk management tools help reduce the risk and uncertainty surrounding these projects.

Environmental

Lenders and Environmental Liability

2000-09-01 | John Hannah

Unknown environmental problems are a far greater source of loss to lenders than fire, vandalism, theft, or title risks. This article examines the importance of environmental liability for all financial institutions and investors that hold or invest in loans where real estate is used as collateral

Environmental

The US Environmental Liability Insurance Market—Reaching New Frontiers

2000-05-01 | John Hannah

The number and types of environmental insurance markets and products offered has increased dramatically in recent years. This article looks at the trends and events surrounding the market and provides a snapshot of the current environmental insurance marketplace.

Environmental

Hidden Environmental Exposures of the Construction Industry

2000-03-01 | Jeff Slivka

Discover how contractors can navigate and manage environmental risks in the construction industry, avoiding costly liabilities and fostering safer operations.