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Insurance Careers

Beware of Biased or Outdated Information

2018-04-13 | Brenda Powell Wells

This article discusses the importance of accurate and current insurance knowledge and the need to check out sources before relying on them.

Insurance Careers

Build a Powerful Professional Network

2018-03-09 | Jack P Gibson

This article provides practical advice for building a network of risk professionals that can help you achieve career success.

Current Trends and Issues

The History of Ethical Principles and Insurance

2018-02-09 | Tim Ryles

Dr. Tim Ryles takes a look backward to explain where we are now regarding ethics and insurance.

Environmental Risk Management

Desire To Protect Assets Drives CPL Buyers

2018-02-02 | Jeff Slivka

Purchases are expected to rise over the next 2 to 3 years, per Jeff Slivka.

Catastrophe Risk Management

Multi-Hazard Design To Improve Facility Resilience

2017-10-13 | Nathan C Gould

When building, consider strengthening building codes, advises Nathan Gould.

Current Trends and Issues

Insurance Is "Affected with a Public Interest"

2017-08-04 | Tim Ryles

Tim Ryles discusses the adaptation of this second pillar of insurance ethics.

Risk Mgmt and Ins Higher Education Scene

A Hiring Fairy Tale: Due Diligence in Hiring New College Graduates

2017-04-07 | Brenda Powell Wells

Relating a fairy tale, Brenda Wells shows the problems that can result when hiring without proper preparation.

Catastrophe Risk Management

Obtaining the Right Builders Risk Insurance Coverage

2016-02-05 | Christopher M Brophy, David G Jordan

Is your amount of insurance coverage suitable for your construction project? Christopher Brophy investigates.

Current Trends and Issues

Just What Does "Amount of Loss" Amount to in Appraisal Clauses?—Part 3

2014-12-01 | Tim Ryles

Arbitration and appraisal have similarities but are fundamentally distinct. Dr. Tim Ryles examines specific language and court interpretations.

Current Trends and Issues

In Praise (or Not) of the Appraisal Clause in Homeowners Policies—Part 2

2014-11-01 | Tim Ryles

Considering the web of delay inherent in the appraisal process, Tim Ryles wonders who benefits.