Insurance

A Word to the Wise: The AIA Revised Contract Documents Could Lead to New and Unanticipated Risks – Part I

by George Talarico | Sep 12, 2018
Contracts | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory

Revisions to the AIA A201 could lead to significant cost increases and shift liability among parties. Part I looks at general conditions and revisions that affect owner’s and contractor’s required insurances.

Perspectives on Dealing With Indemnity Clauses

by Miles M. Masog | Sep 10, 2018
Contracts | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Risk

Indemnification provisions, the use of additional insured provisions, and the various duties to defend and indemnify must be carefully considered when entering into contracts with other parties.

Owner-Controlled Insurance Programs: A Primer

by Jeffrey Cavignac | Sep 7, 2018
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

OCIPs can lower project costs and can be a profit center for the developer or general contractor. However, everyone, including subcontractors, must understand coverage and obligations under the contract.

Battling the Latest Wave of Construction Litigation Trends

by Walter J. Adams Jr. | Aug 31, 2018
Dispute Resolution | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

Liability claims are trending upward with the dearth of experienced construction workers and blurred lines of responsibility between design and contracting, resulting in an environment that mandates a disciplined approach to the design team relationship.

The True Cost of a Workers’ Compensation Claim and How to Lessen It

by Parker Rains | Aug 31, 2018
Insurance | Safety

While 100 percent prevention of workplace injuries might be impossible, a company can mitigate the risk and frequency of incidents and ensure it is prepared to handle a crisis situation quickly.

Navigating Liability for Defective Products

by Miles M. Masog | Aug 28, 2018
Contracts | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory

To avoid defective product liability, work with suppliers who stand behind their product and take steps to spread the risk to suppliers, such as being named as an additional insured.

Paying the Price of Employee-perpetuated Workers’ Compensation Fraud

by Michael P. Kelley | Aug 24, 2018
Human Resources | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory

Employee fraud accounts for 20 percent of annual workers' comp claims paid. It can be an alleged accident that never occurred or when an injured employee exaggerates his disability and doesn’t return to work when he is able.

Professional Liability Insurance Trends, Challenges and Predictions

by Jeff Slivka | Aug 16, 2018
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

A 2018 Market Update report cites a stable but competitive commercial insurance marketplace with new entries joining many established carriers vying for increased market share.

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A Word to the Wise: The AIA Revised Contract Documents Could Lead to New and Unanticipated Risks – Part I

Perspectives on Dealing With Indemnity Clauses

Owner-Controlled Insurance Programs: A Primer

Battling the Latest Wave of Construction Litigation Trends

The True Cost of a Workers’ Compensation Claim and How to Lessen It

Navigating Liability for Defective Products

Paying the Price of Employee-perpetuated Workers’ Compensation Fraud

Professional Liability Insurance Trends, Challenges and Predictions

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