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Claims Management

Insurtech and the Claim Function

2018-07-13 | Christopher E Mandel

Insurtech and the Claim Function—The insurance claim process has much to gain from technological advances, per Christopher Mandel.

Reinsurance

Insurtech, Disruptive Technologies, and Reinsurance

2018-06-29 | Larry Schiffer

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

Claims Management

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

In reinsurance, the established Bellefonte rule may be in jeopardy. Larry Schiffer explains.

Captives

Do Captives Save Money?

2018-03-02 | Donald J Riggin

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

Captives

Captives Persist Despite the New Tax Law

2018-02-02 | Michael R Mead

There are many reasons (besides taxes) to form a captive, per Mike Mead.

Claims Management

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

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

Although around for decades, Barry Zalma argues the tort should be put down like a vampire.