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Design and Professional Liability

Expert Testimony Needed To Prove Inadequate Conduct

Kenneth Slavens | February 14, 2025

Project failure alone does not prove liability, and expert testimony is needed to show the conduct fell below the standard of care. Ken Slavens relates the case.

Workers Compensation Issues

20 Workers Comp Issues To Watch in 2025

Kimberly George, Mark Walls | February 14, 2025

Mark Walls and Kimberly George discuss essential issues for every risk manager, human resources manager, and insurance professional to monitor in 2025.

Catastrophe Risk Management

Los Angeles Wildfires: A Debris Removal Megaproject

John E Putnam | February 7, 2025

After recently writing about debris removal, John Putnam continues the conversation considering the recent LA wildfires and what insurance and risk management challenges they present.

Catastrophe Risk Management

Wildfire Recovery: The Critical Role of Debris Removal Coverage

John E Putnam | February 6, 2025

Very few people consider this insurance until the event happens. Using real-life examples, John Putnam reviews what's covered and what isn't and offers solutions.

Claims Practices

How and Why California Killed Third-Party Bad Faith

Barry Zalma | January 31, 2025

Barry Zalma discusses the reversal of the 1979 "Royal Globe" case in 1988 by the California Supreme Court and its ramifications.

Commercial Property

Protective Safeguards Endorsements Need a Warning Label

Catherine L Trischan | January 31, 2025

These endorsements are not to be overlooked or taken lightly. Catherine Trischan discusses how they work, the importance of compliance, related case law, and risk management tips for agents and insureds.

Builders Risk Insurance

Builders Risk Coverage: General Conditions

Steven Coombs | January 31, 2025

Commonly misinterpreted, Steven Coombs examines the complexity and confusion, providing explanations, case law, and takeaways.

Subcontractor Performance Risk

Understanding Cyber Risks and Strategies in the Construction Industry

Cheri Hanes | January 31, 2025

New technologies are proving exceptionally challenging. Cheri Hanes discusses the problems and solutions with other innovation leaders.

Courts and Coverage

Breaking Coverage Cases—No CGL Coverage Owed for Home Depot Data Breach

Jes Alexander | January 31, 2025

Learn about the court ruling upholding the denial of commercial general liability (CGL) coverage for Home Depot following a significant data breach. This case highlights the limitations of traditional liability policies in covering cyber risks and the importance of specialized cyber insurance. (Links to policies provided.)