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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.

Reinsurance

Avoiding the Reinsurance Credit Risk

2005-09-01 | Larry Schiffer

The best-case scenario for a reinsured is to have its reinsurance recoverables secured to avoid any unnecessary credit risk associated with obtaining reinsurance. Larry Schiffer explains.