This indispensable three-volume reference is written by leading construction lien and bond experts from each of the fifty states - as well as District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and American Samoa. It provides authoritative coverage of mechanics' liens, payment bonds, performance bonds and bid bonds, along with comprehensive coverage of the statutes and analysis of the key cases in e... more...

This indispensable three-volume reference is written by leading construction lien and bond experts from each of the fifty states - as well as District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and American Samoa. It provides authoritative coverage of mechanics' liens, payment bonds, performance bonds and bid bonds, along with comprehensive coverage of the statutes and analysis of the key cases in each state. There's even a chapter on federal payment bond law. Fifty State Construction Lien and B   less...

Unexpected business disruptions and income losses can be triggered by many events. By large-scale disasters - hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, explosions - but also by relatively minor happenings: a local blackout, computer outages, even something as simple as a street closing. What's more, in today's global economy, major business interruptions can be caused by events far away - a break... more...

Unexpected business disruptions and income losses can be triggered by many events. By large-scale disasters - hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, explosions - but also by relatively minor happenings: a local blackout, computer outages, even something as simple as a street closing. What's more, in today's global economy, major business interruptions can be caused by events far away - a breakdown in goods production in Taiwan or a power failure in India. Business Income Insurance Dispute   less...

Fundamentals Of Insurance Coverage In All 50 States-2nd Edition is a unique compendium and overview of all aspects of insurance coverage law, in every state. The treatise utilizes and cites state and federal statutes, insurance regulations, and case law from every state as a framework for a unique and unprecedented treatment of this confusing and varied body of law. The book is designed specifical... more...

Fundamentals Of Insurance Coverage In All 50 States-2nd Edition is a unique compendium and overview of all aspects of insurance coverage law, in every state. The treatise utilizes and cites state and federal statutes, insurance regulations, and case law from every state as a framework for a unique and unprecedented treatment of this confusing and varied body of law. The book is designed specifically for insurance claims handlers and supervisors who have responsibility for or occasion to deal wit   less...

We've all seen the name of AIG's CEO, Edward Liddy, far too often in the last few months. He recently attended a hearing before a congressional committee explaining why he thinks $165 million in federal bailout money from American taxpayers needs to go to AIG employees for bonuses. During Liddy's introduction, Chairman Kanjorski raised the issue about Liddy's former role as CEO of Allstate, and ... more...

We've all seen the name of AIG's CEO, Edward Liddy, far too often in the last few months. He recently attended a hearing before a congressional committee explaining why he thinks $165 million in federal bailout money from American taxpayers needs to go to AIG employees for bonuses. During Liddy's introduction, Chairman Kanjorski raised the issue about Liddy's former role as CEO of Allstate, and that company's denial of insurance contract claims. Later, one of the representatives asked why we a   less...

Understanding the Legal Needs of Insurance Companies is an authoritative, insider's perspective on the strategic thinking behind serving as in-house counsel for an insurance company. Featuring chief legal officers and general counsel representing a variety of insurance companies across the country, this book provides a broad yet comprehensive overview of the corporate situations that require legal... more...

Understanding the Legal Needs of Insurance Companies is an authoritative, insider's perspective on the strategic thinking behind serving as in-house counsel for an insurance company. Featuring chief legal officers and general counsel representing a variety of insurance companies across the country, this book provides a broad yet comprehensive overview of the corporate situations that require legal assistance in the insurance industry and the role of general counsel in advising on these issues. E   less...

Widely used by counsel and insurers -- and cited as authority by the U.S. Supreme Court, the circuit courts, and important state courts -- this handbook provides comprehensive information, analysis, and commentary on this rapidly developing area of insurance law.Handbook on Insurance Coverage Disputes, Fourteenth Edition includes revised and updated coverage of such important issues as allocation ... more...

Widely used by counsel and insurers -- and cited as authority by the U.S. Supreme Court, the circuit courts, and important state courts -- this handbook provides comprehensive information, analysis, and commentary on this rapidly developing area of insurance law.Handbook on Insurance Coverage Disputes, Fourteenth Edition includes revised and updated coverage of such important issues as allocation of defense costs among insurers, the insurer's duty to defend, the trigger and scope of occurrence-b   less...

Designed for attorneys and compliance professionals working at insurance companies and other financial services companies, Variable Annuities & Variable Life Insurance Regulation is the first and only comprehensive, practical, and accessible guide to the many regulations governing variable insurance products. Variable Annuities & Variable Life Insurance Regulation examines the status of variable p... more...

Designed for attorneys and compliance professionals working at insurance companies and other financial services companies, Variable Annuities & Variable Life Insurance Regulation is the first and only comprehensive, practical, and accessible guide to the many regulations governing variable insurance products. Variable Annuities & Variable Life Insurance Regulation examines the status of variable products under the Securities Act of 1933 --The status of insurance companies and insurance company s   less...

This treatise shows how principles or doctrines such as insurable interests, designation of insurers, and risk transference apply to property, life, liability, or other types of insurance. It also examines frequently disputed issues and suggests lines of analysis to consider when you and your client become involved in these matters. Includes references to judicial decisions and secondary literatur... more...

This treatise shows how principles or doctrines such as insurable interests, designation of insurers, and risk transference apply to property, life, liability, or other types of insurance. It also examines frequently disputed issues and suggests lines of analysis to consider when you and your client become involved in these matters. Includes references to judicial decisions and secondary literature. Also includes Westlaw® queries to help you find the latest insurance case law.   less...

Unlike most other books in the field, which slant toward either policyholder or insurer counsel, Stempel on Insurance Contracts takes an even-handed nonpartisan approach, making it useful to attorneys from all sides. Moreover, it's designed for practitioners from all professional backgrounds and insurance experience. Written in clear, jargon-free language, it covers everything from the basic insur... more...

Unlike most other books in the field, which slant toward either policyholder or insurer counsel, Stempel on Insurance Contracts takes an even-handed nonpartisan approach, making it useful to attorneys from all sides. Moreover, it's designed for practitioners from all professional backgrounds and insurance experience. Written in clear, jargon-free language, it covers everything from the basic insurance concepts, principles, and structure of insurance policies to todayex issues and disputes. The a   less...