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Commercial Property

Tenants' Improvements and Betterments—Important Considerations

Catherine L Trischan | October 25, 2024

Catherine Trischan discusses how to properly protect tenants by understanding what has been done to the rented space, what the lease says, and what insurance tools are available.

Construction Safety

Protect Your Construction Projects and Bottom Line from Water Damage

October 25, 2024

Nationwide explains that the cost of water damage claims is on the rise, and many of these claims can be prevented by implementing a water damage mitigation program.

Construction Safety

Sensors and Technology Can Protect Your Construction Project

October 25, 2024

The risk of water damage on construction sites is significant. Nationwide discusses the value of smart water leak detection systems.

Claims Practices

Lying on an Application about Primary Residence Is Grounds for Rescission

Barry Zalma | October 18, 2024

Barry Zalma relates a recent case showing that an insured's intentional misrepresentation can result in no homeowners insurance coverage.

Subcontractor Performance Risk

Closing the Loop—Collaboration in Sustainable Construction

Cheri Hanes | October 18, 2024

Cheri Hanes highlights the challenges, strategies, and benefits associated with working with a diverse range of stakeholders to foster a culture of innovation.

Workers Compensation Issues

Workers Compensation Residual Market

Christine Fuge | October 17, 2024

Learn the types of residual market mechanisms available in the various states, including information about coverages, contacts, and factors to consider.

Catastrophe Risk Management

FAQs for Surviving Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Robin Olson | October 11, 2024

IRMI offers assistance in the form of informative tips for dealing with insurance claims related to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Technological Difficulties: The CrowdStrike Update and Cyber Risk

Mark Lanterman | October 11, 2024

Mark Lanterman discusses the repercussions of the faulty software update and offers tips on how companies can avoid becoming victims.

Construction Safety

Costs of Being Road Warriors

TJ Lyons | October 11, 2024

As a construction safety professional for many years, TJ Lyons offers his insights and tips for being away from home due to work.

Employee Well-Being

Maintaining the Holistic Health of Employees

Sally Spencer-Thomas | October 4, 2024

Sally Spencer-Thomas examines ways to improve worker safety by systematizing stress management not just for the body but for the whole person.

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