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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.

Claims Management

Is Self-Administration Ever the Right Answer?

2008-11-01

Glenn Brown explores the decision-making process along with the risks, possible rewards, and challenges of administering your own claims.

Claims Management

Technology and Claims: Blessing or Curse?

2008-08-01

RMIS Review Editor David Tweedy takes a look at the advantages and disadvantages of technological progress in claims management.

Reinsurance

Where Has Traditional Reinsurance Gone?

2008-08-01 | Larry Schiffer

Alternatives to traditional reinsurance have gained significant momentum. Larry Schiffer looks at these options.

Claims Management

Third-Party Administrators: Quality versus Price

2008-06-01

The wise consumer will analyze the quality indicators first and then compare price when selecting a TPA. Glenn Brown explains.

Catastrophe Risk Management

Facility Damage Evaluation Following Major Disasters

2008-05-10 | Nathan C Gould

Dr. Nathan Gould explains why an effective facility evaluation plan should include the preparation of a Post-Disaster Facility Inspection Manual.

Claims Management

An Insurance Claims Management Retrospective

2008-04-01

William Quinn Jr. takes a look at the claims management experience, then (1950s) and now (2000s).

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