Articles by Brian S. Martin

The Next New Thing

Coverage Issues from Fracking Claims Every few years there are predictions of a new type of claim that threatens to engulf carriers. In the 1980s and 1990s it was environmental clean up claims and SuperFund, followed shortly by asbestos, the …

The Next New Thing: Coverage Issues from Fracking Claims

Every few years it seems that there are predictions a new type of claim that threatens to engulf carriers. In the 1980s and 1990s it was environmental clean up claims and SuperFund, followed shortly by asbestos, the fear of Y2K …

The Next New Thing

Coverage Issues from Fracking Claims Every few years there are predictions of a new type of claim that threatens to engulf carriers. In the 1980s and 1990s it was environmental clean up claims and SuperFund, followed shortly by asbestos, the …

‘Loser Pay’ Comes to Texas

Texas Gov. Rick Perry has signed legislation into law commonly referred to as the “Loser Pay Rule.” Immediately, the national press jumped on this new statute as an example of a major step forward in tort reform. However, very few …

Do Certificates of Insurance Matter?

For many years it has been generally understood by agents, insurers and insureds that Certificates of Insurance are very limited in their purpose. That view may be under assault in Texas. Generally, a Certificate of Insurance is a summary document …

Do Certificates of Insurance Matter?

For many years it has been generally understood by agents, insurers and insureds that Certificates of Insurance are very limited in their purpose. That view may be under assault. Generally, a Certificate of Insurance is a summary document usually issued …

Insurance in Times of Financial Crisis

Legal Issues To Be Aware Of With EPL, D&O and Fiduciary Liability Insurance The current financial crisis affects almost every aspect of our business life — that includes insurance. Businesses need to be wise consumers and aware of the legal …

Insurance in Times of Financial Crisis

The current financial crisis affects almost every aspect of our business life. That includes insurance. Businesses need to be wise consumers and aware of the legal issues covered by their coverages. Let’s take a look at a few of these …

Insurance in Times of Financial Crisis

Fiduciary liability typically involves an employee suing an employer for not offering employee options for investing in a 401K plan, and the law weighs heavily in favor of the employee in these cases. The current financial crisis affects almost every …

Insurance in Times of Financial Crisis

Fiduciary liability typically involves an employee suing an employer for not offering employee options for investing in a 401K plan, and the law weighs heavily in favor of the employee in these cases. The current financial crisis affects almost every …