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Environmental

CGL Policy Held To Cover Oil Spill Cleanup Costs

2010-04-01 | Kent Holland

Kent Holland examines a case where the exception to the pollution exclusion makes common law pollution damages covered.

Environmental

An Update on Chinese Drywall Claims

2010-04-01 | Rodney J Taylor

Rod Taylor reviews the current status of these claims, examining factors relevant to the cases being heard in federal and state courts.

Personal Risk Management

Insuring "Zipcars"

2010-04-01 | Jack Hungelmann

Car-sharing may be good for the environment, but Jack Hungelmann warns it can raise personal auto insurance concerns.

Personal Risk Management

Reducing Umbrella Risks by Having One Agent

2010-03-01 | Jack Hungelmann

Keep your personal liability coverage with one insurer or one agent, advises Jack Hungelmann.

Environmental

Green Building Projects and Environmental Risk

2010-01-01 | Jeff Slivka

Calling a property or structure green doesn't mean it's free of environmental liability, warns Jeff Slivka.

Personal Lines Claims

The Art of Strategic Negotiation

2010-01-01 | Elise Farnham

Becoming a skilled negotiator is vital to claims adjusters. Elise Farnham provides tips.

Personal Risk Management

Personal Risk Management—An Alternative to Insurance as Usual

2010-01-01 | Jack Hungelmann

Jack Hungelmann thinks insurance agents with broad experience in personal lines should sell their experience, not just policies.

Environmental

CGL Pollution Exclusion Bars Coverage for Injury from Carbon Monoxide Released from Heater

2009-12-01 | Kent Holland

The Fifth Circuit upholds the exclusion where fumes from a heater caused birth defects. Kent Holland relates the case.

Personal Lines Claims

"Green" Building Claim Implications

2009-10-01 | Elise Farnham

Green construction has significance for loss adjusters even when their insurer does not issue green policies. Elise Farnham explains.

Personal Risk Management

Managing the Risks of a Vacant Home

2009-07-01 | Jack Hungelmann

Jack Hungelmann urges those with empty homes to consider risk management strategies and insurance implications.