In Part 1 of this series, we introduced the Federal Acquisition Regulation’s (FAR) approach to insurance and risk allocation in federal procurement, with a focus on FAR Part 28 and the insurance-related clauses in FAR Subpart 52.228. That introductory post surveyed the FAR’s insurance framework and identified three recurring categories of insurance that frequently appear
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a comprehensive set of regulations governing federal procurement — prescribing how agencies acquire goods and services and how contractors compete for, win, and perform government contracts. This encyclopedia of federal procurement addresses everything from debriefing rights to small business subcontracting requirements to how agencies should evaluate proposals. It also
Healthcare providers face a patchwork of state laws and regulations requiring certain types and amounts of liability insurance. Although all healthcare professionals should procure policies covering alleged negligence in healthcare, whether they are required to do so varies by state. Surprisingly, many states do not require medical malpractice or other liability insurance. Of the states
September is National Preparedness Month in the United States. This designation urges organizations and individuals to prepare for disasters and emergencies. Given the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters, insureds could use this month to conduct a three-step insurance assessment focused on coverage for natural disasters and emergencies. This assessment can provide a valuable