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Captives

Reasons for Captive Formation Matter

Hale Stewart | September 15, 2022

Reviewing case law, Hale Stewart shows that subjective intent—the reasons why a taxpayer forms a captive—is just as important as objective substance.

Intellectual Property

Starting a Podcast? Consider the Risks

Sanford Warren | September 9, 2022

Sanford Warren explains what to do regarding copyrighted music, interviews, art, and other material when making a podcast.

Current Trends and Issues

In Search of Standards for Totaled Auto Claims Software

Tim Ryles | September 1, 2022

When it comes to setting standards for the use of computer technology in insurance, Tim Ryles points to the lack of regulator ability to adequately do so.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Apple Vulnerabilities and Staying Apprised of Current Cyber Threats

Mark Lanterman | September 1, 2022

Cyber security is everyone's responsibility, stresses Mark Lanterman, including having knowledge of current threats and enacting best practices.

Reinsurance

Privity of Contract in Reinsurance

Larry Schiffer | September 1, 2022

Larry Schiffer examines privity and the legal and statutory exceptions that allow direct rights of action against reinsurers.

Liability Insurance

The Auto Exclusion in the CGL Policy

Craig Stanovich | September 1, 2022

Craig Stanovich explains how it is designed to eliminate coverage for bodily injury or property damage customarily covered by a commercial auto policy.

Current Trends and Issues

Understanding the Estimatics of Settling Total Vehicle Claims

Tim Ryles | August 11, 2022

Introducing the wrong statistical technique can skew auto valuation. Tim Ryles explains.

Subcontractor Performance Risk

Green Building Means Go

Cheri Hanes | August 5, 2022

Many contractors have been on hold when it comes to sustainable construction. Cheri Hanes offers support for your journey to a greener future.

Claims Practices

Insured's Release of Insurer Defeats Claim of Third Party

Barry Zalma | August 5, 2022

An assignment of claim against insurers after insureds sign a release is worthless. Barry Zalma relates the case.

Current Trends and Issues

Auto Markets and Settlement of First-Party Totaled Vehicle Claims

Tim Ryles | July 29, 2022

Introducing the wrong statistical technique can skew auto valuation. Tim Ryles explains.

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