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Captives
Captives and Collateral
2007-08-01 | Michael R Mead
Michael Mead says the prudent captive owner will address the collateral issue early in the formation and often throughout the life of the captive.
Reinsurance
When the Government Is Your Reinsurer
2007-06-01 | Larry Schiffer
Displacing capacity from one of the largest catastrophe risk markets in the world has its economic ups and downs. Larry Schiffer explains.
Catastrophe Risk Management
Defining the Characteristics of a PML Study
2007-03-01 | Nathan C Gould
A seismic/extreme wind risk assessment requires an understanding of how the risk assessment and loss data will be utilized. Dr. Nathan Gould explains.
Risk Financing Info
The Importance of Calculating a Capital Charge for Insurable Risk Hedging Strategies
2007-02-01 | Donald J Riggin
Don Riggin bridges the gap between determining an optimal hedging strategy and the importance of converting that strategy into a capital charge.
Reinsurance
The Strain To Retain
2006-12-01 | Larry Schiffer
Larry Schiffer discusses the symbiotic relationship between the reinsured and the reinsurer, and the reinsurance contract provisions that affect this relationship.
Captives
Insuring Property Risks in a Captive
2006-10-01 | Donald J Riggin
Don Riggin explains that property captives present two competing dynamics: losses pay out all at once but when the policy year is over, it's really over.
Captives
How to Choose a Domicile That Works Best for Your Captive
2006-04-01 | Michael R Mead
Michael Mead provides the basic criteria to achieve success when selecting a domicile.
Reinsurance
Stuck in the Middle—The Reinsurance Intermediary
2006-03-01 | Larry Schiffer
Working with the right intermediary is key to a profitable reinsurance arrangement. Larry Schiffer explains.
Captives
Investment Strategies for Captives
2006-01-01 | Michael R Mead
Michael Mead discusses how captive premiums and reserves can grow over time and how these funds are held and invested.
Reinsurance
Contract Finality—What a Concept!
2006-01-01 | Larry Schiffer
Agreeing to terms and conditions of a reinsurance contract on the day of placement may reduce disputes arising out of ambiguous contract terms. Larry Schiffer explains.
Risk Financing Info
The Importance of Calculating a Capital Charge for Insurable Risk Hedging Strategies
2007-02-01 | Donald J Riggin
