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Liability Insurance & Construction Defects  

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Construction defects have grown into one of the most active areas of  litigation in the United States. This, the second edition of volume four of the eight volume series is  the newest addition to Barry Zalma\\u2019s insurance claims books that  thoroughly explain how to identify construction defects, how to insure,  investigate, prosecute, and defend cases that result from construction  defect claims. Written by nationally-renowned expert, Barry Zalma, 

Construction Defects  & Insurance is designed to help property owners, developers,  builders, contractors, subcontractors, insurers, lenders, risk managers  and lawyers avoid construction litigation, confidently and rapidly  resolve claims associated with construction defect issues, or litigate  construction defect litigation.  Construction Defects & Insurance addresses a wide range of topics  associated with this escalating and expensive problem. 

As you read  through the various volumes and pages, you will find comprehensive  insights into:

 \\u2022 The construction processes 

\\u2022 Risks to be managed 

\\u2022 What is required in an application for insurance protecting the  insured against the risks of loss anticipated from construction \\u2022 How to acquire the correct and complete construction insurance \\u2022 How insurers underwrite against construction defect claims \\u2022 How insurers decide to insure/not insure \\u2022 Confronting losses caused by construction defects \\u2022 Litigation or alternative dispute resolution of construction defect  claims Barry Zalma, has more than 54 years\\u2019 practical experience in this area.  He is a highly sought after consultant and insurance claims handling  expert witness nationally and internationally.   In this eight volume treatise he has also provided checklists that walk  the reader through an analysis of construction defects, the process of  purchasing and later invoking construction defect insurance, and what is  necessary to prosecute or defend a construction defect lawsuit. The  books also include helpful sample forms to assist in the identification  of defects and numerous case studies to illustrate the state of  litigation.   Thorough, yet practical, this series of books form the ideal guide for  any professional who works in or frequently interacts with the  construction industry, construction defect insurance or the legal  practice.   Claims professionals, risk managers, producers, underwriters, attorneys  (both plaintiff and defense; both policyholder and insurer counsel), and  business owners will benefit greatly from the multiple volumes. It is  also the perfect resource for insurance educators, trainers, and  students whose role requires an understanding of construction defect law  and construction insurance law.   This, the fourth volume of Construction Defects & Insurance,  includes materials concerning Liability Insurance and covers the  following subjects: 1. Overview 2. What is Involved? 3. Liability Insurance 4. How To Shop for Insurance 5. A Resource for Victims of Fraudulent Insurance Applications 6. Duties of the Insured and Insurer 7. Other Insurance Clauses 8. Subrogation 9. Insurance Fraud 10. Checklist A \\u2013 Liability Insurance 11. Appendix A Sample Request for Insurance Quotation Form 12. Appendix B Commercial General Liability Coverage Form 13. Appendix C Claims Made CGL