Expert Commentary

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Captives 101: What Are They, and Why Do I Want One?

Michael R. Mead, Joe McDonald | July 1, 2021

Captives 101: What Are They, and Why Do I Want One?—Joe McDonald introduces captives, explaining what they are, their purpose, structure, operation, and advantages.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Colorado Privacy Act: Application, Definitions, Rights, and Notices

Melissa Krasnow | July 1, 2021

Melissa Krasnow reviews the Act and its requirements and ramifications.

Environmental

How COVID-19 Changed the Commercial Cleaning Business

David Dybdahl | June 18, 2021

Early indications are that change is coming in providing insurance. David Dybdahl relates the history and prognosis.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Standardization Matters in Establishing a Strong Security Posture

Mark Lanterman | June 18, 2021

Cyber risks may be mitigated with proactive planning and information sharing. Mark Lanterman explains.

Workers Compensation Issues

State of Mental Health in the Workplace

Mark Walls, Kimberly George | June 11, 2021

Mark Walls and Kimberly George report on the changing workplace and legal environments.

Maritime Law

Streamlining Seaman Status in the Fifth Circuit

Michael Orlando | June 5, 2021

Michael Orlando discusses a recent maritime case and its influence on the Jones Act's seaman status test.

Liability Insurance

Loss of Use as Property Damage

Craig Stanovich | June 4, 2021

Not all losses to or impairment of property is considered property damage. Craig Stanovich delves into the evolution and application of the term as it pertains to liability insurance.

The Perils of Purchasing for Public and Private Entities

Mark Walls, Kimberly George | June 1, 2021

Risk managers often have to demonstrate the value of insurance and risk management purchases. Mark Walls and Kimberley George examine the challenges.

Construction Safety

In Construction, Stop Counting and Start Correcting

TJ Lyons | June 1, 2021

TJ Lyons advises that we need to spend more time making on-site corrections than counting the observations.

Construction Quality

Addressing Productivity through Quality Management

Peter Furst | May 28, 2021

Peter Furst provides a six-step process for the management and improvement of the quality of the construction work put in place.