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Reinsurance
Captives, Pools, and Reinsurance—Oh My!
2023-04-07 | Larry Schiffer
Larry Schiffer discusses the issues arising from reinsurance coverage provided by third-party reinsurers to these entities.
Reinsurance
The Theory of Reinsurance
2022-12-13 | Larry Schiffer
Larry Schiffer explains why reinsurance is essential to the economy.
Captives
Reasons for Captive Formation Matter
2022-09-15 | F Hale Stewart
Reviewing case law, Hale Stewart shows that subjective intent—the reasons why a taxpayer forms a captive—is just as important as objective substance.
Reinsurance
Privity of Contract in Reinsurance
2022-09-01 | Larry Schiffer
Larry Schiffer examines privity and the legal and statutory exceptions that allow direct rights of action against reinsurers.
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.
