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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.
Captives
Regulation of Captives: Who? Why? What Next?
2005-08-01 | Michael R Mead
Michael Mead explains how regulation of captives is inherently different from the regulation of a traditional insurer as respects audience, taxation, and oversight. He also provides food for thought for the future.
Risk Financing Info
The Importance of Calculating a Capital Charge for Insurable Risk Hedging Strategies
2007-02-01 | Donald J Riggin
