Articles by Brian S. Martin

A Year for Reflection and Reaction

As the end of 2002 nears, it is the time to look back over the past year and to reflect on the major events in this chaotic year. Any consideration of 2002 must consider the tumultuous reaction to the Sept. …

A Year for Reflection and Reaction

As the end of 2002 nears, it is the time to look back over the past year and to reflect on the major events in this chaotic year. Any consideration of 2002 must consider the tumultuous reaction to the Sept. …

Reinsurance and the Reaction to September 11

As I am writing this, President Bush is pushing Congress to consider the insurance terrorism bill that has been floating around Congress for months. When asked recently to describe what measures should be taken in order to reinvigorate the economy, …

Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Directors & Officers Coverage

Living in the nation’s energy capital, Houston, is never boring. During the oil and gas boom-times, the city is in perpetual motion and lawyers are running around doing deals. During the bust periods, the lawyers get busy fighting over all …

Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Directors & Officers Coverage

Living in the nation’s energy capital, Houston, is never boring. During the oil and gas boom-times,the city is in perpetual motion and lawyers are running around doing deals. During the bust periods, the lawyers get busy fighting over all the …

Adjusting Our Focus

It was a beautiful fall morning. I had been running late that morning and then had gotten lost in the rolling hills of Northern New Jersey on the way to a meeting, but the cool breeze brushed away my concern …

Adjusting Our Focus

It was a beautiful fall morning. I had been running late, and then had gotten lost in the rolling hills of Northern New Jersey on the way to a meeting, but the cool breeze brushed away my concerns. The meeting …

A Short Walk Through Surplus Lines

To many insurance professionals, surplus lines policies are a mystery. Many think of it as a coverage for strange risks with odd provisions. But getting a grasp on surplus lines coverage is not difficult. Let’s take a short walk through …

A Short Walk Through Surplus Lines

To many insurance professionals, surplus lines policies are a mystery. Many think of it as a coverage for strange risks with odd provisions. But getting a grasp on surplus lines coverage is not difficult. Let’s take a short walk through …

A Short Walk Through Surplus Lines

To many insurance professionals, surplus lines policies are a mystery. Many think of it as a coverage for strange risks with odd provisions. But getting a grasp on surplus lines coverage is not difficult. Let’s take a short walk through …