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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).
Reinsurance
Keeping the Information Flowing: Loss Notice and Reporting Clauses in Reinsurance Contracts
2008-02-01 | Larry Schiffer
Larry Schiffer discusses these clauses and some of the ramifications that flow from the obligation to report and provide notice of claims.
Market Practices
Risk Assessments and Peer Reviews
2007-12-01 | Peter Polstein
Whether conducted in-house or by an outside consultant, a risk and insurance review is a good idea. Peter Polstein explains.
Reinsurance
Turnabout Is Fair Play—Reinsurers Now Have Credit-Risk Worries
2008-12-01 | Larry Schiffer
Catastrophe Risk Management
Facility Damage Evaluation Following Major Disasters
2008-05-10 | Nathan C Gould
Reinsurance
Keeping the Information Flowing: Loss Notice and Reporting Clauses in Reinsurance Contracts
2008-02-01 | Larry Schiffer
