Personal Umbrella Coverage Guide, 2nd Edition

This insightful and practical two volume resource was envisioned and written by nationally renowned expert Barry Zalma, and it thoroughly explains how to identify construction defects and how to insure, investigate, prosecute, and defend cases that result from construction defect claims. Construction Defects Coverage Guide was designed to help property owners, developers, builders, contractors, subcontractors, insurers, and lenders, as well as their risk managers and lawyers rapidly resolve construction defect claims when they arise and avoid construction litigation. If litigation becomes necessary it will help the prosecution or defense of construction defect suits effectively. This new resource addresses a wide range of topics associated with the escalating and potentially expensive problem of construction defects claims, helping you to: • Identify the potential exposures throughout the entire construction process • Successfully manage the risks • Acquire the correct construction defect insurance • Underwrite against construction defect claims • Understand exactly how insurers decide whether to insure • Confront and minimize losses caused by construction defects • Decide when to pursue litigation or alternative dispute resolution Included among the many topics expertly handled in the Construction Defects Coverage Guide, you’ll find: • Bad faith • Key construction contract clauses • Construction defect policies • Insurance and underwriting • Liability insurance • Common defects • Plans and specifications • Property inspection • Structure • Construction defect suits • Tort defenses • Evaluation and settlement • Alternative Dispute Resolution • Trial