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Changing Information Technology—Part 1

2002-11-01 | Martin F McGavin

In the first of two articles, Martin McGavin examines new risk management information technology and illustrates its advantages.

Environmental

The Environmental Risks of Residential Construction

2002-10-01 | Jeff Slivka

Has the emergence of mold as an insurance issue caused risk managers to lose sight of "other" environmental exposures associated with residential work? Jeff Slivka provides a list of other risk management concerns.

Environmental

Environmental Risk in Retail: Exposures and Solutions

2002-10-01 | Alan Bressler

Alan Bressler examines the environmental risks in retail operations and presents the relevant risk transfer products designed to mitigate these exposures.

Workers Compensation Issues

Can Workers Agree To Waive Workers Compensation Rights in Arbitration and Waiver Agreements?

2002-10-01 | Jim Pocius

Jim Pocius provides his response to the question: Would the Federal Arbitration Act supersede any workers compensation state law and allow these cases to be arbitrated?

A petri dish with blue and orange mold.

Environmental

A Mold Prevention Program

2002-07-01 | Jeff Slivka

Mold has become such a nightmare for owners, contractors, suppliers, everyone, that if you haven't developed a prevention program, you probably will. Jeff Slivka provides a brief outline of what a mold prevention program may look like.

Workers Compensation Issues

The Ergonomics Regulation Roller Coaster

2002-06-01 | Christine Fuge

Explore the evolution of OSHA's ergonomic regulations and understand the impact on workplace safety and legislation with this in-depth analysis.

Workers Compensation Issues

Workers Compensation and Medicare Update

2002-06-01 | Jim Pocius

Jim Pocius provides an update of the problem of conflicting regulations governing workers compensation settlements to Medicare recipients.

Environmental

The Pitfalls of Accepting Contaminated Fill

2002-03-01 | Jeff Slivka

What happens when an earthwork contractor accepts fill material at the site to establish proper elevations only to discover later that the "clean fill" is anything but? Jeff Slivka provides ways to control the exposure.

Personal Lines Insurance

Credit-Based Insurance Scoring: A Simmering Debate

2002-03-01 | Robin K Olson

With consumer groups squarely and vehemently lined up against the insurers, and regulators caught in the middle, compromises on this issue are virtually assured.

Workers Compensation Issues

Achieving Workers Compensation Savings through Medical Bill Repricing

2002-02-09 | Martin F McGavin

Medical bill repricing leads to legitimate and real workers compensation savings, but it does have its drawbacks. Martin McGavin examines the process, including its strengths and weaknesses.

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