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Healthcare Professional Liability Insurance

London Calling (For US Healthcare Risks)

2005-02-01 | Charles Kolodkin

Charles Kolodkin explains how the London insurance market has evolved to become a market providing terms and capacity that make it a more reliable outlet.

Employment Practices

An Imperative for Employers Everywhere: California Enacts Sexual Harassment Training Statute

2004-12-01 | Paul Siegel

California Enacts Sexual Harassment Training Statute. A new law dictates that employers provide a harassment-free workplace and have the legal duty to prevent the misconduct and remedy its consequences. Paul Siegel explains.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Indemnity and Insurance Provisions in E-Business Contracts

2004-07-01 | Michael A Rossi

Mike Rossi explains the impact of e-business activities on legal liability and first-party risks and identifies some of the ways these risks can be managed through indemnity and insurance provisions.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Protecting Data Assets: Not Just a Cyberspace Issue

2004-06-01 | Gary E Clayton

An organization's most valuable asset is the personal information about and trust of its customers. Gary Clayton explains how a security plan and other safeguards are crucial.

Healthcare Professional Liability Insurance

Physicians: Frustrated and Fighting Back

2004-05-15 | Charles Kolodkin

Going on the offensive against disgruntled patients and their attorneys seems appealing, but Charles Kolodkin explains why risk management training is a better idea.

Employment Practices

New Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Proposed

2004-05-01 | Paul Siegel

The Department of Health and Human Services recently proposed new guidelines for federal workplace drug testing, including hair and sweat testing. Paul Siegel explains.

Employment Practices

Time To Reevaluate Employee Bonus and Incentive Plans?

2004-04-01 | Paul Siegel

Paul Siegel and Jennifer Shaw discuss why firms need to review their compensation plans due to a recent court ruling that those based on store sales and profitability goals violate California law.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Protecting Your Employees from Identity Theft

2004-02-14 | Gary E Clayton

Theft of information by employees is the top cause of identity fraud. Conducting an audit of how personnel information is stored and used can reveal gaps in controls. Gary Clayton explains.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Creating a Privacy Policy Compliant with the New Online Privacy Protection Act

2003-12-01 | Gary E Clayton

Gary Clayton discusses a new California law sure to result in lawsuits against commercial website operators who don't post an adequate privacy policy and what should be done to comply.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Tech E&O Insurance—A Primer for Risk Managers

2003-11-01 | Michael A Rossi

Mike Rossi answers some questions that are commonly asked by many risk managers about tech errors and omissions insurance: What is it? Why do I need it? How does it work?

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