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Captives
Captives and Life Insurance
2012-07-01 | Michael R Mead
Yes, captives are used to provide life insurance, says Michael Mead. He explains how.
Reinsurance
When Does "Incurred" Mean "Incurred" for Insurance and Reinsurance Purposes?
2012-06-01 | Larry Schiffer
Losses, obligations, expenses, and liabilities are incurred. Larry Schiffer explains what that means for insurance/reinsurance purposes.
Captives
The NRRA's Effect on Captives—What We Know
2012-05-01 | Donald J Riggin
The Nonadmitted Reinsurance Reform Act deals with how surplus lines taxes on nonadmitted insurance premiums are levied. Don Riggin explains.
Captives
Medical Stop-Loss Group Captives
2012-02-01 | Donald J Riggin
Don Riggin explains how to cover claims in excess of a company's per-occurrence, and sometimes aggregate, self-insured losses.
Reinsurance
What Time Is It? Determining the Statute of Limitations in Reinsurance Disputes
2012-02-01 | Larry Schiffer
The trick, says Larry Schiffer, is determining when the clock starts to run.
Captives
The Use of Captives in Wealth Management
2012-01-21 | Michael R Mead
Michael Mead provides a quick glimpse into this method of sheltering assets.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Catastrophic Chemical Industry Losses—Structuring Coverage and Maximizing Recovery
2012-01-01 | Christopher M Brophy
Maximizing insurance coverage after a catastrophic loss is especially complex for chemical producers. Chris Brophy elaborates.
Reinsurance
More Porridge Please: Reinstatements in Reinsurance
2011-12-01 | Larry Schiffer
Reinsurance limits can be reinstated by adding a reinstatement provision to the policy (IRMI.com article)
Claims Management
The Next Level of Business Income Coverage
2011-11-01
Timothy King explains how insurance claims from off-premises events can harm business if not insured.
Captives
Surplus Lines Insurance Taxation Remains Murky
2011-10-01 | Michael R Mead
Captive insurance law and SLIMPACT and NIMA response pose premium taxation dilemma. (IRMI.com article)
Reinsurance
When Does "Incurred" Mean "Incurred" for Insurance and Reinsurance Purposes?
2012-06-01 | Larry Schiffer
Reinsurance
What Time Is It? Determining the Statute of Limitations in Reinsurance Disputes
2012-02-01 | Larry Schiffer
Catastrophe Risk Management
Catastrophic Chemical Industry Losses—Structuring Coverage and Maximizing Recovery
2012-01-01 | Christopher M Brophy
