Indemnity and Insurance in Arizona: Key Concepts for Owners, Contractors and Design Professionals

James J. Sienicki and Eric Spencer – June 20, 2013 Accidents and losses unfortunately happen on construction projects. Thus, it is prudent, on the front end of a project, to prospectively determine which party or parties will ultimately pay in the event accidental damage or loss occurs. This risk is often allocated through an interlocking… Continue reading Indemnity and Insurance in Arizona: Key Concepts for Owners, Contractors and Design Professionals

BINGO Word of the Day – July 3rd

The current game is now: T’s BINGO – make a “T” either right side up, upside down or sideways.   Today’s Useless Fact:  There are about 2 chickens for every human in the world.   Here is today’s word:   CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS   Previously called words: BRIAN MOFFITT EXPERT WITNESS INSURANCE CLAIMS MERLIN TAYLOR ROOF… Continue reading BINGO Word of the Day – July 3rd

Under Construction: Southwest United States Series

Jim Sienicki – June 20, 2013 Welcome to our summer 2013 issue on indemnity and additional insured provisions in the Southwest. While contractual provisions that define liability in the event of accidental damage or loss affect most construction projects, the articles in this issue demonstrate how the laws and rules concerning indemnity and additional insured… Continue reading Under Construction: Southwest United States Series

BINGO Word of the Day – July 2nd

The current game is now: T’s BINGO – make a “T” either right side up, upside down or sideways.   Today’s Useless Fact:  One of every four Americans has appeared on television.   Here is today’s word:   BALCONIES   Previously called words: BRIAN MOFFITT EXPERT WITNESS INSURANCE CLAIMS MERLIN TAYLOR ROOF ALEX WOITSCHECK COMMERCIAL… Continue reading BINGO Word of the Day – July 2nd

Adjustment of Claims is 100 Percent Policyholder Service–Is The Insurance Industry Providing This Service?

Chip Merlin – June 18, 2013 Property claims adjusters are supposed to promptly evaluate damage, investigate coverage, and provide full benefits to policyholders. Adjustment is about giving the customer the service promised and paid for when the policy was purchased. This service is not paid with “indemnity dollars,” but with insurance company claims expense dollars,… Continue reading Adjustment of Claims is 100 Percent Policyholder Service–Is The Insurance Industry Providing This Service?