What is a Green Building?

New training from Insurance Journal's Academy of Insurance. Register today! Having trouble reading this email? View it as a webpage. Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe instantly. Really, What Makes a Building "Green"? Can you define what constitutes a "green building"? There are many characteristics which contribute to labeling a building green. Join Trent Massey and the Academy of Insurance this Wednesday, June 6, to learn the true meaning of "Green Building." Beyond defining a "green building," Massey gives you important environmental statistics on both residential and commercial buildings, reviews the six goals of green buildings, and provides an in-depth look at green building materials and components now used in construction. Attending this course is the first lesson in understanding how green buildings impact insurer's underwriting and claims and what kind of products are available to .green. insureds. This class is also the first in a four-part green risk series for students interested in being a part of the entire program. Click Here to Register What you will learn in this webinar: Learn building impact statistics Know the definition of a green building Be familiar and able to list green building goals Be familiar with green materials and components Be asked to begin considering how green buildings will impact their company's insurance products When you register, you get: Access to the live webinar Video and audio recordings, so you can watch or listen again Question & Answer session with the instructor Audio download of the webcasts Presentation slides download Join us Wednesday, June 6th. (PLUS, all registrants will receive video and audio recordings of the webinars, so you can listen/watch again at your convenience.) Space is limited! Click here to Reserve Your Spot for this webinar. Regularly priced at $129.00, just $89 when you register today! (special pricing expires June 5th) Or choose access to the full Four-Part Green Risk Series for just $329. Have questions or need help? Send an email to webcasts@insurancejournal.com or call Barbara at 800-897-9965 x166. Date: Wednesday, June 6th Time: 1:30pm ET / 10:30am PT Duration: 90 minutes Register today for just $89! Click Here to Register Instructor: Trent Massey Green Risks Specialist and Instructor for Vale Training Solutions More Great Training: JUNE 7: Waiver of Subrogation, OCP, Liquor, MCS-90 - Do you know enough about these 4 topics? Join us for this one-hour webinar where you'll learn all the necessary information on OCPs, Liquor, MCS90 and Waiver of Subrogation. JUNE 14: State of the Industry - The market has been soft for quite some time, but is it changing? Learn how to measure the excess capital in the industry, what the insurance cycle has to do with this, and much more. JUNE 21: Computer Property Coverages - This course discusses some of the emerging cyber exposures that businesses are facing today. We'll review traditional property and liability contracts and why they do not adequately address cyber exposures. JUNE 28: The Future of the Work Comp Mod - Are you ready for the change the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) is making to the calculation of the experience model? This is the first change in more than 20 years. Send to a Friend | Contact Us | Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy Insurance Journal 3570 Camino del Rio North, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92108 (800) 897-9965 Copyright © 2012 by Wells Publishing, Inc.

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June 4, 2012 Top 10 for the Past Week 1. Fallout from Dewey Law Firm Collapse Hits Insurers, Other Clients May 29, 2012 -- For eight years, hundreds of victims of militant attacks in Israel have pursued litigation against a Jordanian bank they claim provided financial services to Hamas and other militant groups. Now the plaintiffs have a ... 2. Wells Fargo Looking to Buy Insurance Brokers: CEO May 31, 2012 -- Wells Fargo & Co., which has been renewing its appetite for acquisitions lately, is interested in buying insurance sales businesses, its chief executive said on Thursday. "I love the insurance distribution ... 3. 50 Years On, Fire Still Burns Underneath Pennsylvania Town Jun 1, 2012 -- It's an anniversary the few remaining souls who live here won't be celebrating. Fifty years ago, a fire at the town dump ignited an exposed coal seam, setting off a chain of events that eventually led to the demolition ... 4. The Next New Thing: Coverage Issues from Fracking Claims May 25, 2012 -- 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 ... 5. Ex-Penn State President Sues, Eyes Sandusky E-Mails May 29, 2012 -- Former Penn State University president Graham Spanier has filed a civil lawsuit to force the school to release emails related to the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal. The lawsuit was filed late last Friday in ... 6. Dog Attacks Up; Pennsylvania Postal Workers Not Surprised May 28, 2012 -- The screen door flew open but the Great Dane just stood there.Twenty-six years of experience told postal worker Victor Torres to remain still, brace for impact, and position his blue mailbag as a makeshift shield. ... 7. Ex-General Re, AIG Execs May Settle Criminal Case May 29, 2012 -- Four former executives at Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s General Re Corp. and one at American International Group Inc. are in talks to settle a long-running criminal case accusing them of engineering a reinsurance ... 8. BofA Whistleblower to Receive $14.5M in Mortgage Case May 30, 2012 -- A former home appraiser will receive $14.5 million as part of a whistleblower lawsuit that accused subprime lender Countrywide Financial of inflating appraisals on government-insured loans, his attorneys said Tuesday. ... 9. How Relevant Is Insurance? Asks XL CEO McGavick May 29, 2012 -- XL Group CEO Mike McGavick asked a provocative question in a keynote speech at the European Insurance Forum in Dublin last week. How relevant is the insurance industry in today's globalized world? "The [percentage of] ... 10. Michigan Court Rules for Insurer in Tragic Hit-and-Run Jun 1, 2012 -- The Michigan Supreme Court says an insurance company doesn't have to pay benefits in a hit-and-run case because the incident wasn't reported within 30 days. The court's conservative majority overturned a decision by the ... Popular Videos Job Outlook for Insurance Graduates Anderson to Receive City of Hope's 2012 'Spirit of Life' Award Academy of Insurance Bestselling Courses And now these classes are available for download on demand, to watch when and as often as you want. Understanding and Explaining Ordinance or Law Coverage This class details the essential coverage provisions found in the two ordinance or law endorsements and demonstrates how this coverage can save your insureds (and you from an E&O perspective) hundreds of thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket expenses. Gaps in Home and Auto Coverage Learn how to properly write Homeowners and Auto Policies for your clients to ensure that there are no gaps in coverage. Subscriber Tools Send this to a friend Subscribe Unsubscribe Submit News Contact Us More Newsletters Choose Newsletters Daily Headlines Weekly Reader Picks Magazine Update Insurance Journal TV Classifieds Breaking News MyNewMarkets Daily Claims Daily Enter Your E-mail

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This Everyday Outdoor Mistake Can Make You a Magnet for Melanoma

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