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Quantitative Methods
Measuring Operational Risk Using Fuzzy Logic Modeling
Samir Shah | September 1, 2003
Samir Shah explains how the fuzzy logic approach provides more information to help effectively manage operational risks than the current qualitative approaches for ranking risks.
Claims Practices
Why Insurance Fraud Succeeds
Barry Zalma | September 1, 2003
The trend to reduce legal costs through litigation management can result in inferior service and greater indemnity payments. Barry Zalma explains.
Writing Tips for Insurance Professionals
Ten Very Good Reasons Why Adjusters Should Take a Claims Writing Course
Gary Blake | August 9, 2003
Many claims executives bemoan that their new hires can't write, but when it comes to scheduling writing training, other priorities prevail. Gary Blake enumerates why it this training should be a priority.
Surety
Are Letters of Credit Securing a Surety's Potential Exposure Not as Safe as Once Believed?
Marilyn Klinger | August 1, 2003
Sureties generally prefer letters of credit (LOCs) as collateral in case their principals or indemnitors file bankruptcy. Marilyn Klinger examines court cases that ruled otherwise.
Captives
The Role of the Domicile Manager
Michael R. Mead | August 1, 2003
Mike Mead looks at captive management firms, who they are and what role they should play. Their goals, duties, and responsibilities are discussed.
Workers Compensation Issues
Workers Compensation and Medicare Conflict over Settlements Update
Jim Pocius | August 1, 2003
There are few new wrinkles with regard to new guidances. Medicare will now allow an offset of costs and fees expended to acquire Medicare approval. Jim Pocius explains.
Construction Safety
Eyewitnesses and Other Sources of Accident Data
Ron Prichard | August 1, 2003
The key to an incident investigation is data. Dr. Ron Prichard discusses the three principle sources needed to conduct a thorough construction accident investigation.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Understanding the Language of Seismic Risk Analysis
Nathan Gould | July 1, 2003
Even for those in the industry, the terminology used in the evolving field of seismic risk analysis can be confusing. Nathan Gould provides some definitions and clarifications.
Internal Controls
Auditors and Risk Management
Matthew Leitch | July 1, 2003
Many do not understand the role of auditors. Matthew Leitch resolves the confusion by explaining how they work, where their weaknesses are, and what they contribute.
Workplace Violence Prevention
Don't Put Your Employees at Risk—How To Avoid Homicide in the Workplace
James Madero | July 1, 2003
Each year over 600 workers are murdered while at work. Dr. James Madero examines the situation and offers solutions.
Quantitative Methods
Measuring Operational Risk Using Fuzzy Logic Modeling
Samir Shah | September 1, 2003
Writing Tips for Insurance Professionals
Ten Very Good Reasons Why Adjusters Should Take a Claims Writing Course
Gary Blake | August 9, 2003
Surety
Are Letters of Credit Securing a Surety's Potential Exposure Not as Safe as Once Believed?
Marilyn Klinger | August 1, 2003
Workers Compensation Issues
Workers Compensation and Medicare Conflict over Settlements Update
Jim Pocius | August 1, 2003
Catastrophe Risk Management
Understanding the Language of Seismic Risk Analysis
Nathan Gould | July 1, 2003
Workplace Violence Prevention
Don't Put Your Employees at Risk—How To Avoid Homicide in the Workplace
James Madero | July 1, 2003
