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June 2010   
Risk Management Magazine - Vol. 57 - Issue: 6, June 01, 2010 June 2010

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Features
 
Online Exclusive: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Certificates of Insurance
Shifting the responsibility to procure insurance coverage to a business partner is a useful strategy for reducing insurance costs, but it is not without risk. Relying solely on certificates of insurance could create unexpected coverage gaps.
Online Exclusive: Maximizing Your D&O; Coverage
In this volatile economic environment, building a comprehensive D&O; program can be vital to protecting your company's executives. Here are some important tips to keep in mind.
Retail to the Rescue
Recent disasters around the world have shown that retailers can be integral to recovery. But while retailers strive for such ambitions, they must attend to their own risk management concerns as well.
Disaster Cleanup in Aisle 2: Emergency Preparedness in the Retail Environment
While retailers are uniquely positioned to assist communities, they also have to attend to their own risk management concerns.
A Conversation with Lord Levene
Lord Peter Levene, chairman of Lloyd’s of London, discusses risk and uncertainty.
Tech Savvy: Understanding IT
With tech threats on the rise, understanding IT security challenges and, in turn, helping IT understand risk is now a necessity.
The Volatility of Raw Materials Markets
Unstable prices in commodities markets require producers of raw materials to employ special strategies to maximize revenue.
Vehicle Telematics: Risk Management at Every Turn
Monitoring the performance of commercial fleets can lead to safer driving habits and reduced insurance rates.
The Dangerous Driver Dilemma
The costs and legal liabilities of commercial auto accidents.
 
Departments
 
Online Exclusive: Fine Print
A look at the insurance coverages that will come into play in response to the largest oil spill in American history.
Tylenol’s Headache
Tylenol’s third recall in less than a year highlights a growing concern about product safety and quality.
Last Word: A Neutral Corner
The net neutrality debate pits ISPs against content creators. At stake is the future of online innovation.
First Word: Military Intelligence
The stress of fighting a war can lead to some very strange ideas.
Time Line: The Gulf Oil Spill
The history and eventual explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico.
Help Wanted
According to an optimistic new survey, insurance industry unemployment trends will soon reverse.
Examining the Model Audit Rule
The Model Audit Rule has been called “SOX for private insurers.” Here’s what you need to know.
Reforming Post-Crisis Risk Management
What can Wall Street do to maintain financial system resiliency?
Book Review: How Risky Is It Really?
A review of David Ropeik's new book, "How Risky Is It Really?: Why Our Fears Don't Always Match the Facts"
Book Review: The End of the Free Market
A review of Ian Bremmer's new book, "The End of the Free Market: Who Wins the War Between States and Corporations?"
Book Review: The Rational Optimist
A review of Matt Ridley's new book, "The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves"
 

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