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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.

Claims Management

Litigation Management—Crucial but Confusing

2010-02-01

Litigation is expensive. Glenn Brown explains how to manage costs.

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.

Claims Management

Reduce Claims To Improve WC Mod

2009-12-01

Manage workers compensation experience rating plans to curb expenses, per David Ackerman.

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.

Claims Management

Workers Compensation Return-to-Work Programs: Cost Savers?

2009-08-01

Insurance savings can be achieved if done correctly. Glenn Brown explains.

Claims Management

Reducing Workers Compensation Claims during a Layoff

2009-05-01

Lisa Hartman outlines the layoff issues risk managers face and suggests strategies to help guide them.

Environmental

No Coverage in Homeowner's Policy for Mold Damage from Water Pipe Leak

2009-05-01 | Kent Holland

Kent Holland shows how the issue of whether the mold exclusion is ambiguous continues to be litigated with surprisingly different results.

Claims Management

Workers Compensation Reserves—Dollars and Sense

2009-02-01

William Quinn explains how improper loss reserving can affect insurers and employers, and should be monitored closely.

Claims Management

Is Self-Administration Ever the Right Answer?

2008-11-01

Glenn Brown explores the decision-making process along with the risks, possible rewards, and challenges of administering your own claims.

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