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Captives

2015-01-01 | Donald J Riggin

Don Riggin digs deep to discuss a 1941 ruling that an annuity and an insurance policy produced no insurance risk.

Reinsurance

2014-12-01 | Larry Schiffer

Larry Schiffer explains there is no boundary to how a reinsurance contract may limit—or expand—coverage available to the ceding insurer.

Captives

2014-10-01 | Donald J Riggin

Donald Riggin looks at 831(b) captives and what is meant by "controlled" unaffiliated business.

Reinsurance

2014-09-01 | Larry Schiffer

Courts interpret well-known industry terms in ways industry practitioners may find shocking. Larry Schiffer discusses some cases.

Catastrophe Risk Management

2014-08-01 | Christopher M Brophy

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

Captives

2014-07-01 | Donald J Riggin

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

Reinsurance

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

2014-04-01 | Peter Polstein

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

Reinsurance

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

2013-09-01 | Christopher M Brophy

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