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Reinsurance

Insurtech, Disruptive Technologies, and Reinsurance

2018-06-29 | Larry Schiffer

Insurtech, Disruptive Technologies, and Reinsurance—How we buy insurance is changing, per Larry Schiffer, and the way reinsurers provide security for insurers will have to change too.

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Insurance Claim Resolution and Settlement

2018-03-23 | Christopher E Mandel

Insurance Claim Resolution and Settlement—Chris Mandel looks at ways to reach faster and more equitable and efficient claim closure.

Reinsurance

Has Bellefonte Met Its Match?

2018-03-16 | Larry Schiffer

Has Bellefonte Met Its Match?—In reinsurance, the established Bellefonte rule may be in jeopardy. Larry Schiffer explains.

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Do Captives Save Money?

2018-03-02 | Donald J Riggin

Don Riggin compares captives to other risk financing options—deductible plans.

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Captives Persist Despite the New Tax Law

2018-02-02 | Michael R Mead

Captives Persist Despite the New Tax Law—There are many reasons (besides taxes) to form a captive, per Mike Mead.

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Claim Evaluation: Determining Valuation

2018-01-19 | Christopher E Mandel

Claim Evaluation: Determining Valuation—Establishing claim value is the heart of the process. Chris Mandel describes the components.

Reinsurance

Confidentiality Agreements in Reinsurance Disputes

2017-11-17 | Larry Schiffer

Confidentiality Agreements in Reinsurance Disputes—Learn about the origins, the problems, and the courts' response from Larry Schiffer.

Risk Financing Info

Self-Insured Retentions versus Deductibles

2017-11-10 | Donald J Riggin

Don Riggin outlines the differences between self-insured retentions and deductibles, and the collateral implications of each.

Claims Management

Looking at the Tort of Bad Faith

2017-11-03 | Barry Zalma

Looking at the Tort of Bad Faith—Although around for decades, Barry Zalma argues the tort should be put down like a vampire.

Catastrophe Risk Management

Multi-Hazard Design to Improve Facility Resilience

2017-10-13 | Nathan C Gould

Multi-hazard Design To Improve Facility Resilience—When building, consider strengthening building codes, advises Nathan Gould.