In the introductory post on this subject, I made the basic observation that traditional convention gives contracts and insurance parallel realities: The lawyers handle the contracts and brokers/risk managers assemble the insurance program. Gaps can undermine the contract or corporate insurance when the two realities lack coordination, which may remain undiscovered if a loss or liability has not materialized. Part 2 considers how this approach can yield problematic outcomes be

Liabilities between contracting parties are commonly addressed through risk transfer mechanisms like additional insured enrolment, evidenced by Certificates of Insurance. But are COIs the end of the story?

Much like scope gaps in construction, commercial contracts and insurance can speak past one another, and yield unintended consequences, without adequate coordination. This post is the first of a series of posts that aims to highlights how such gaps can materialize and the consequences.

In many areas of life, we get advance guidance about correcting otherwise reasonable instincts in precarious situations: “Put your own mask on first”; “Avoid braking when losing traction”, or “Just say no to drugs”. Commercial policyholders/insureds may stand to benefit from similar guidance. This article identifies some sensible instincts by commercial policyholders that may undermine their opportunities for coverage in the aftermath of a loss: 1. "We probably don't have c

A common feature of nearly all new law firms is an express commitment to practicing law differently. This firm is no exception. Here are a few ways risklegal stands out.

Amjad was recently a panelist on the following topic: "Quakes and Aftershocks: The Impact of US Litigation and Claims Practices on the Global Insurance Community".

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