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Reinsurance

AI and Reinsurance

Larry Schiffer | October 6, 2023

Big data and predictive analytics have been used by the insurance and reinsurance markets for years. Larry Schiffer examines this latest trend.

Insurance Agent E and O

Agents: Reach Out to Your "E&O Tag Team"

Brent Winans | September 29, 2023

When agents report potential error and omission (E&O) claims to their insurers promptly, those insurers can often provide vital assistance, protecting agents from suit, turning around a claim denial, and maintaining agents' credibility with their clients.

Wrap-Up Programs

Equitable Risk Sharing by Wrap-Up Insurance Program Participants

Tim Walsh | September 29, 2023

Tim Walsh discusses the two perspectives for equitably sharing risk for wrap-up deductibles.

Construction Liability Insurance

Contractor's Professional Liability—The Products Liability Exclusion

Tim Prosser | September 29, 2023

In this first of several articles, Tim Prosser provides insights into an often-overlooked construction claims area.

Design and Professional Liability

Project-Specific Professional Liability for Design Build Projects

Jeff Slivka | September 1, 2023

Jeff Slivka outlines the three basic insurance program structures that should be considered.

Construction Quality

Measuring the Quality and Efficiency of Construction Projects

Peter Furst | September 1, 2023

Peter Furst discusses methods of assessing productivity on construction sites.

Communication

Harnessing Decisions for Quality and Safety in Construction

Stokes McIntyre | September 1, 2023

The key to a successful project is good decisions made by crews in the field. Stokes McIntyre explains.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Washington My Health My Data Act: Definitions

Melissa Krasnow | August 25, 2023

Melissa Krasnow discusses the definitions contained in the Washington data privacy and security law that went into effect July 23, 2023.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Washington My Health My Data Act: Requirements and Exceptions

Melissa Krasnow | August 25, 2023

In this second article on the new Washington data privacy and security law, Melissa Krasnow examines the Act's requirements and exceptions.

Subcontractor Performance Risk

Sharpening the Focus on ESG

Cheri Hanes | August 25, 2023

Environmental, social, and governance has become a higher priority for more contractors, per Cheri Hanes.

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