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Recall Definition in Policy Will Make or Break Foster Farms Case
The recall definition in Foster’s recall insurance with Lloyd’s of London will determine the outcome of this lawsuit. Image source: Flickr CC user USDAgov In the food industry, coverage for recalls is...
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Counsel Selection Considerations for Captive Insurance Users
As captive insurance empowers businesses with the ability to select their own legal representation, leaders must know what to look for. Photo courtesy of Flickr CC user SmithGreg Captive insurance...
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Gillibrand Cyber Bill Creates Added Incentive for Information Sharing
A new cyber bill introduced by Kirsten Gillibrand gives tax credits for sharing cybersecurity information. Image source: Flickr CC user Freedom to Marry It’s been just over 10 years since the release...
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Will Federal Captive Insurance Oversight Evolve?
Federal captive insurance regulations and tax codes might be in need of a more robust overhaul. Photo courtesy of Flickr CC user Vineth Chandar. In the past few years, state governments have...
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Wal-Mart Woes Show Transportation Safety Still Has a Long Way to Go
Transportation safety laws leave wide safety gaps. Image source: Flickr CC user born1945 The trucking industry is critical to the health of the U.S. economy and infrastructure. Each year, truckers log...
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California Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Program Receives $7.54 Billion...
Workers’ compensation program receives funding that frees up spending for California businesses.Image source: Flickr CC user ciamabue The state of California is proud of its self-insured workers’...
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3 Solutions to Streamline Captive Insurance Accounting
Captive insurance requires companies to get a firm handle on their accounting, and there are plenty of tools to help. Photo courtesy of Flickr CC user Alexander Baxevanis. Accounting is always going to...
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Same-sex Partners and Workers’ Compensation Employee Death Benefits
Employee death benefits are often paid to a spouse, even when the couple isn’t legally married. Court rules gay marriage is no different. Image source: Flickr CC user Seattle Municipal Archives The...
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Interview with Eric Taylor, Owen-Dunn’s Director of Risk Management
Eric Taylor, Owen-Dunn’s director of Risk Management Owen-Dunn’s clients have benefited from the experience and insight of Eric Taylor, our Director of Risk Management, since 2004. Eric earned his B.A....
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Pregnant Employee EEOC Lawsuits Show Employer Missteps Are Common
Employers discriminate against the pregnant employee at their own risk. Image source: Flickr CC user littlelovemonster Pregnancy and gender issues are touchy subjects. They may stir feelings of...
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Construction Contract Transfer of Risk Might Not Include Faulty Workmanship
Transfer of Risk construction contracts continue to spur battles over faulty workmanship.Image source: Flickr CC user jphilipg Insurance companies, the construction business clients, and courts have...
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Our Take: Final Quarter Captive Insurance Predictions
Are you wondering where the captive insurance market in heading for the final quarter of 2014? Photo courtesy of Flickr CC user Mark Skipper. In the past few years, the captive insurance market has...
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Ongoing Drought Reveals Inconsistency Among Insurers in Claim Responses
Crop insurance companies’ interpretation of coverage leaves many farmers with unpaid drought claims. Image source: Flickr CC user CraneStation Although every farmer carries crop insurance, every...
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Avoiding Three Common Mistakes in Captive Insurance
By understanding common mistakes in captive insurance management, such as accurate accounting, businesses can avoid a wealth of headaches.Image source: Flickr CC user Alexander Baxevanis As is the case...
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Commercial Lines Insurers Get a Customer Service Wake-Up Call
Commercial lines insurers need to act more like personal lines companies when it comes to customer interactions. Image source: Flickr CC user La Citta Vita It seems small businesses are getting tired...
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When Workplace Wellness Strategy Goes Too Far
A workplace wellness strategy may violate the ADA if it imposes harsh penalties for non-participation. Image source: Flickr CC user ** RCB ** Imposing harsh penalties for non-participation in employee...
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The Benefits of Captive Insurance in Manufacturing
Manufacturers have a wealth of threats and risks to worry about, and captive insurance can help manage them more fluidly. Photo courtesy of Steve Jurvetson. Organizations in virtually every industry...
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Earthquakes & Wildfires: Preparing for the Worst to Protect Your Business
Preparing for the worst can help you come out with the least damage. Image source: Flickr CC user martinluff With the Napa Valley earthquake and fires raging in Northern California, businesses face...
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Where the Affordable Care Act and Captive Insurance Meet
Obamacare is causing many companies to rethink their approaches to risk management, and captive insurance is becoming a popular choice. Photo courtesy of Flickr CC user Steve Jurvetson The Patient...
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Brain Rest – Not Just Sleep – Boosts Employee Performance
Give employees regular time for brain rest for greater productivity. Image source: Flickr CC user dcwriterdawn You hire employees based on their skills, but it’s easy to forget that their minds are...
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