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Catastrophe Risk Management

Insurance Considerations in Operational Resilience

2014-08-01 | Christopher M Brophy

Christopher Brophy examines the practical considerations for recovery planning and how well the insurance program melds.

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Captives: Renting versus Owning—The Debate Continues

2014-07-01 | Donald J Riggin

Don Riggin looks at the pros and cons of each, particularly the tax deductibility of premiums.

Reinsurance

When Contracts Collide: Complex Reinsurance Programs

2014-06-01 | Larry Schiffer

Where reinsurance and other contracts collide, courts look at the language of each contract. Larry Schiffer discusses a recent case on point.

Market Practices

Looking at HOA Risks

2014-04-01 | Peter Polstein

Pete Polstein looks at home owners' association and master association entity risks.

Reinsurance

What Does "Written as Such" Really Mean?

2014-03-14 | Larry Schiffer

Larry Schiffer explains the importance of achieving greater clarity in reinsurance contract wording to reduce the potential for disputes.

Catastrophe Risk Management

Covering Sinkhole Losses

2013-09-01 | Christopher M Brophy

Christopher Brophy describes the scope of sinkhole losses and available coverage.

Market Practices

A Brief Look at Insuring Small Municipalities

2013-09-01 | Peter Polstein

Smaller risks often require special considerations. Peter Polstein takes a look at insuring these risks.

Reinsurance

Reinsurance and Ever-Expanding Regulation and Oversight

2013-09-01 | Larry Schiffer

Larry Schiffer provides an introduction to this very broad topic that is becoming worldwide in its scope.

Reinsurance

Reinsurance and Emerging Risks

2013-06-01 | Larry Schiffer

Larry Schiffer explains the danger of future unexpected exposures to the industry and reinsurers in particular.

Reinsurance

Follow-the-Fortunes: Reasonableness Is in the Eye of the Beholder

2013-03-02 | Larry Schiffer

Reasonableness is the catchword in analyzing the scrutiny brought to post-settlement reinsurance allocations, per Larry Schiffer.