The Romans built bridges, temples and viaducts that could still be used thousands of years after construction. In America, our interstate highways built less than 60 years ago are falling apart and city buildings are dilapidated, obsolete and ready to be torn down.

One of the most intriguing and confusing categories in property insurance involves appraising fine art. With the highest price paid for a work of art now at $250 million, a forgery is comparatively worthless; the potential cost of making an error is enormous.

Superstorm Sandy was the largest Atlantic hurricane on record, spanning 1,100 miles, affecting 24 states from Florida to Maine and as far west as Michigan. From an insurance perspective, less than half of those affected were insured.

When it comes to insurance coverage litigation, claims representatives and their supervisors should expect to be deposed by opposing counsel. These depositions, if relevant and well-prepared, can be critical to a successful case. Here are five tips for achieving that result.