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Captives

Agency Captives Revisited

2009-07-01 | Michael R Mead

Michael Mead explains the strong reasons to consider establishing an agency captive and the hazards to avoid.

Reinsurance

Third-Party Guarantees of Reinsurance Obligations: I Guarantee It!

2009-06-01 | Larry Schiffer

Typically, reinsurance arrangements do not require security to obtain performance, but in this economic downturn, many ceding insurers are. Larry Schiffer explains.

Claims Management

Reducing Workers Compensation Claims during a Layoff

2009-05-01

Lisa Hartman outlines the layoff issues risk managers face and suggests strategies to help guide them.

Captives

The Economic Bailout and Its Unintended Consequences

2009-04-01 | Michael R Mead

The 'economic crisis' is showing itself in surprising ways to captive owners and managers. Mike Mead explains.

Reinsurance

Clash Cover Reinsurance and Economic Catastrophe Losses

2009-03-01 | Larry Schiffer

Typically, reinsurance arrangements do not require security to obtain performance, but in this economic downturn, many ceding insurers are. Larry Schiffer explains.

Claims Management

Workers Compensation Reserves—Dollars and Sense

2009-02-01

William Quinn explains how improper loss reserving can affect insurers and employers, and should be monitored closely.

Reinsurance

Turnabout Is Fair Play—Reinsurers Now Have Credit-Risk Worries

2008-12-01 | Larry Schiffer

Larry Schiffer explores the developing trend by reinsurers to require contractual provisions that protect them against the credit risk associated with their reinsureds.