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Catastrophe Risk Management

Quantifying the Risk for Progressive Collapse in New and Existing Buildings

2003-03-01 | Nathan C Gould

Nathan Gould discusses the increased risk of progressive collapse in buildings due to terrorism and abnormal loading conditions, emphasizing the importance of standard guidelines and other mitigation measures.

Reinsurance

Who Owes Whom? Understanding Setoffs in Reinsurance

2003-03-01 | Larry Schiffer

There are many situations in reinsurance relationships where the concept of setoff may apply. Larry Schiffer explains the right, its origins, and its application.

Market Practices

Considering Alternative Risk Transfer

2003-02-01 | Peter Polstein

Peter Polstein examines the use of deductibles and self-insured retentions to help with the rising costs of insurance premiums.

Catastrophe Risk Management

Earthquake Performance of Nonstructural Components

2003-01-11 | Nathan C Gould

Nathan Gould discusses the critical impact of nonstructural components' performance during earthquakes, emphasizing the importance of stringent design requirements in building codes.

Market Practices

Insurance Coverage Specifications in the Hard Market

2002-12-01 | Peter Polstein

It's important to cover all the potential areas of loss your firm faces, even if insurance is not available or affordable. Peter Polstein reviews coverage extensions you should consider.

Reinsurance

When Errors Occur in a Reinsurance Relationship

2002-12-01 | Larry Schiffer

Larry Schiffer examines the errors and omissions clause in reinsurance policies, including its history, proper drafting, use and misuse, and court interpretations.

Captives

Actuarial Projections and the Captive

2002-11-01 | Michael R Mead

Actuaries are crucial to the formation and success of captives. Michael Mead discusses the role of the actuary in understanding claims, establishing premiums, and projecting profits.

Market Practices

What Constitutes a Full Underwriting Submission

2002-10-01 | Peter Polstein

Peter Polstein describes the elements that are included in a full underwriting submission, using a recent casualty renewal as an example

Reinsurance

Late Notice in Reinsurance Claims: Does Prejudice Matter?

2002-09-01 | Larry Schiffer

The law of late notice in reinsurance varies from state to state. Here, Larry Schiffer briefly explores the late notice defense to payment under a reinsurance contract.

Captives

Choosing the Right Captive Domicile

2002-08-01 | Michael R Mead

In this article, Michael Mead discusses captive domiciles, their importance and what factors to consider when selecting one.

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