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Browse these articles discussing the importance of proper risk management strategies for HNW individuals and solutions for reducing exposure to these unique risk exposures.

Navigating Board Service Risk

It is common for high-net-worth clients to offer their skills, leadership, and expertise to boards of nonprofits, professional organizations, or homeowners associations.  In many cases, clients assume director roles without properly assessing and planning to mitigate exposure to their personal assets…
By Craig Cartmill, Director of GS Private Client

Third-Party Injuries: Contractor Liabilities Imposed upon HNW

Unbeknownst to many, insurance is, actually, not the starting point for managing HNW exposures.  Contractual Risk-Transfer, one component of a strategically smart HNW Risk Control Plan, is where effective protection begins.  Establishing a proper written agreement (even if brief and simple) is the foundation upon which we control risk and govern third-party relationships.
By Ken Golsan, Co-Founder & CEO

Vicarious Liability, Nuclear Verdicts & the Impact to HNW Families

The Wall Street Journal recently published an article highlighting the rising trend of social “class warfare” driving “nuclear” verdicts — defined as exceptionally large jury awards exceeding $10,000,000 – against not just America’s corporate community but high-net-worth individuals and families…
By Ken Golsan, Co-Founder & CEO and Craig Cartmill, Dir. of GS Private Client

As Natural Disasters Strike, Advisors Put Focus On Tax Relief

Author Jeff Stimpson interviewed Craig Cartmill about the difficult underwriting environment for HNW individuals and how proper risk identification will help reduce financial exposure when disasters strike.

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