FOCUS ON MUNICIPALITIES Numerous exposures present in this environment of evolving and changing risks By Lori Widmer Weather events. Expansion projects. New construction. Cyber security. Fine arts. School shootings. Welcome to the widely varied world of municipalities. In an environment of evolving and changing risks, it seems municipalities are the catch basin for numerous exposures. Everything from operational and employee liability exposures to public safety and construction risk make municipalities
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Specialty Lines Markets SPORTS AND RECREATION INSURANCE Football takes a hit, but other sports find ample coverage at a good price By Joseph S. Harrington, CPCU It seems that the market for insurance of sports and recreation is ever-changing but pretty stable. The number and variety of team and individual sports continue to grow, as lacrosse, ice hockey, indoor soccer, and competitive cheerleading expand while traditional American pastimes like baseball
ADDRESSING CONTRACTORS POLLUTION LIABILITY RISKS Increased opportunities in 2019 will lead to more exposures of all sizes By Jeff Slivka Buoyed by increased spending within the institutional, manufacturing, and public works sectors, the most recent Dodge Construction Outlook reported a likely 3% increase in construction starts throughout 2019. The problem is that the rise in industrywide opportunities has been accompanied by a growing potential for liability, both big and small.
Coverholders and Risk Takers By Frank Huver CHART takes regional approach in 2019 Organization offers local events for agents to learn about London opportunities Aesop was a well-known figure in ancient Greece. Each of the stories he told was crafted to offer a life lesson at its conclusion. One such fable is titled “The Lion and the Mouse.” In it, the King of the Beasts decides to release a mouse
Specialty Lines Markets FOCUS ON BOATING: CALM BLUE OCEAN OR THE PERFECT STORM? Despite expected growth, claims severity increases as boat technology advances By Lori Widmer Based on sales alone, you’d never know there was any pressure on the boating industry. The 2018 tariffs on steel and aluminum caused plenty of manufacturers and insurers alike to hold their collective breath. Yet the tariffs have done little to impact sales, and
