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• Chubb Insurance: All Fired Up

  By Bryant Rousseau, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  April 20, 2012

  Setting fires in the workplace is frowned upon by most employers, but at Chubb Insurance it’s an activity that’s not only actively encouraged—it’s actually an essential part of the company’s profit picture.

• How CPVC Works and Why It Fails

  By Erick Kirker  |  February 29, 2012

  Leak damage can ultimately result in large-loss claims. It is critical to be able to determine if CPVC pipes and fittings were either the direct cause or a contributing factor in a leakage.

• Don’t Forget Fire In Property-Protection Plans

  By David Hague  |  June 30, 2011

  Although the incidence of fire has shown a steady decrease over the last 30 years, the average cost-of-fire loss has increased, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) (see chart). Agents, brokers and insurers can help risk managers keep fire safety a top priority throughout the year by identifying...

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  The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Tragedy And Insurance

  By Chad Hemenway, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  March 24, 2011

  Nearly 150 people died 100 years ago during a fire at a garment factory in New York City. From their deaths was born workers’ compensation insurance and safety reforms still used by property insurers today.

• Ticking Time Bombs

  By Ken Brownlee  |  August 2, 2010

  Risk management and school disasters.

• Damaged Document Recovery

  By Joe Perko  |  March 23, 2010

  The ability to take appropriate action based on fact rather than myth can be critical in successfully recovering damaged documents, ensuring business continuity, and controlling costs. One document recovery expert separates fact from fiction.

• Aging Population Makes Eldercare Cover A Growing Niche, But Market Gets Softer

  By Phil Gusman, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  February 22, 2010

  The insurance market for social service facilities on both ends of the age spectrum is experiencing the same soft market conditions already dominating most lines of commercial coverage.