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Reinsurance
Climate Change and Reinsurance
2022-06-03 | Larry Schiffer
Reinsurers will bear the brunt of the insured losses resulting from climate change. Larry Schiffer looks at the risks they face.
Reinsurance
Systemic Event Reinsurance
2022-03-17 | Larry Schiffer
The scope of this specialized coverage depends on key policy terms with clear definitions. Larry Schiffer explains.
Reinsurance
Reinsurance Arbitration—A Primer
2021-12-01 | Larry Schiffer
What's the difference between litigation and arbitration? Larry Schiffer provides a broad-strokes outline of the mysterious world of reinsurance arbitration.
Captives
Understanding Captive Insurance
2021-11-17 | F Hale Stewart
Hale Stewart guides you to a better understanding of captive insurance so you can recommend or implement as warranted.
Reinsurance
The Reinsurer's Right to Information
2021-09-15 | Larry Schiffer
Access to records clauses grant reinsurers the right to inspect the ceding company's records. Larry Schiffer examines their enforceability and scope.
Captives
Captives 101: What Are They, and Why Do I Want One?
2021-07-01 | Joe R McDonald
Captives 101: What Are They, and Why Do I Want One?—Joe McDonald introduces captives, explaining what they are, their purpose, structure, operation, and advantages.
Reinsurance
Reinsurance Arbitrators and Their Obligations
2021-01-22 | Larry Schiffer
Larry Schiffer explains why reinsurance arbitration is so unique and the problem of potential bias.
Claims Management
The Dilemma of Insuring Virus Claims
2021-01-15 | Christopher E Mandel
The Dilemma of Insuring Virus Claims—It's going to take risk mitigation strategies as well as risk transfer, per Chris Mandel.
Claims Management
Telemedicine in the Age of the Pandemic
2020-10-02 | Christopher E Mandel
Telemedicine in the Age of the Pandemic—Telemedicine and its derivatives are more relevant than ever during COVID-19. Chris Mandel explains.
Reinsurance
COVID-19 Losses and Reinsurance Aggregation
2020-08-28 | Larry Schiffer
Larry Schiffer explains the aggregation provision found in reinsurance contracts as it pertains to the pandemic.
