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Healthcare Professional Liability Insurance

Medical Malpractice: The High Cost of Meritless Claims

2007-01-13 | Charles Kolodkin

Charles Kolodkin and Paul Greve examine a study by the Harvard School of Public Health and the conclusions that may be surmised from the data.

Employment Practices

Complying with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986: A Challenging Task

2006-10-01 | Paul Siegel

Paul Siegel warns that employers need to take care in how they handle documentation requests and I-9 form completion of prospective employees.

Employment Practices

Supreme Court Loosens Standard in Retaliation Lawsuits

2006-07-01 | Paul Siegel

Paul Siegel discusses a recent Supreme Court case that has been hailed as a victory by employees' rights groups nationwide.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

"Media Liability" Coverage in Tech/Media/eBusiness Policies

2006-02-01 | Michael A Rossi

In conjunction with the Tech-eRisk 2006 Seminar, Mike Rossi reveals key issues to consider in newer liability policies.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Variations in "Fraud/Dishonesty" Exclusions in Tech/Media/eBusiness Policies

2006-01-14 | Michael A Rossi

In conjunction with the Tech-eRisk 2006 Seminar, Mike Rossi continues his series on wording issues in newer liability insurance policies.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Insuring Liability for Third-Party Claims Seeking Lost Profits

2005-11-01 | Michael A Rossi

Mike Rossi explains coverage for lost-profit claims under policies designed to address technology, media, Internet liability, and network security liability. Variations and caveats are provided.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Addressing Liability Risks for Data Loss from an Insurance and Contractual Risk Transfer Perspective

2005-07-01 | Michael A Rossi

Mike Rossi discusses new strategies to help risk managers, brokers, and others address third-party liability risk involving lost or corrupted data.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Storing Liability: the Increasing Risks of Off-Site Data Storage

2005-05-01 | Gary E Clayton

New legislation, particularly in California, requires that firms protect the data they store. Gary Clayton outlines steps that should be taken to avoid risks associated with the loss of personal information.

Employment Practices

Supreme Court Allows Age Discrimination Claims Based on Disparate Impact

2005-04-01 | Paul Siegel

Based on a March 30, 2005, ruling, employers must review their policies to assess the impact on older workers and address any unintended consequences, even if not deliberate. Paul Siegel explains.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Privacy: Outsourcing and the Need for a Vendor Compliance Strategy

2005-03-01 | Gary E Clayton

Gary Clayton explains that with proper risk management, outsourcing arrangements can work as long as the privacy/security of the underlying personally identifiable information is protected.

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