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Auto Risk Management
Inherent Diminished Value Claims for Personal Autos
2024-09-30 | Robin K Olson
Is perceptual or psychological diminished value—the perceptual loss of vehicle market value due to an accident—covered under the personal auto policy? This article examines the debate, relevant case law, and ISO's response.
Auto Risk Management
Senior Drivers and Insurance Concerns
2024-09-30 | Robin K Olson
As baby boomers age, the number of senior drivers increases. Rob Olson discusses the importance of finding ways now to reduce the frequency and severity of automobile accidents involving elderly drivers.
Auto Risk Management
Auto Manufacturer Parts versus Aftermarket Parts: A Question of Quality
2024-09-30 | Robin K Olson
Many insurers and industry groups believe non-original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or aftermarket parts are the same quality as OEM parts, but are they truly of like kind and quality? This article examines the debate.
Surety
Surety Outlook and Underwriting Changes in Work-in-Progress
2023-05-12
American Global looks at how the construction industry should combat inflationary pressures by maintaining surety relationships and capacity.
Surety
International Surety Bonds
2023-02-03
It's important to obtain local knowledge about each surety market. American Global provides some advice.
Surety
Large Projects Underwriting: The Role of the Surety Bond Broker
2022-09-15
Nancy Schnee of American Global explains the surety process and the importance of providing sureties ample time to underwrite.
Surety
Surety Bonds Explained
2022-04-15
Ed Reilly provides a basic explanation of construction contract bonds, their financial requirements, and the ongoing market cycle.
Maritime Law
Obtaining Contribution for Maintenance and Cure
2022-01-13 | Michael A Orlando
Michael Orlando Jr discusses a Fifth Circuit case and its implications for maritime insureds and insurers.
Maritime Law
Streamlining Seaman Status in the Fifth Circuit
2021-06-05 | Michael A Orlando, Michael A Orlando Jr
Michael Orlando discusses a recent maritime case and its influence on the Jones Act's seaman status test.
Maritime Law
There's No Guarantee in Maritime Case
2021-02-24 | Michael A Orlando
Michael Orlando relates a case where a Sieracki seaman gets an $11.6 million award in a nonjury trial.
Auto Risk Management
Auto Manufacturer Parts versus Aftermarket Parts: A Question of Quality
2024-09-30 | Robin K Olson
Maritime Law
Streamlining Seaman Status in the Fifth Circuit
2021-06-05 | Michael A Orlando, Michael A Orlando Jr
