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Title Author Type Date Words
Complacency not an option. Clancy, Kevin; Hanover, Adam; Masini, Andrew Apr 1, 2013 1901
Organizational structure, board composition, and risk taking in the U.S. property casualty insurance industry. Ho, Chia-Ling; Lai, Gene C.; Lee, Jin-Ping Report Mar 1, 2013 16537
Ace Worldview: Ace Group. Panning, William; Saporito, Patricia Company overview Jan 1, 2013 664
Navigation system: carriers are turning to claim business intelligence road maps to drive claims effectiveness and efficiency. Saporito, Pat Jan 1, 2011 486
How will insurers react to fed spending? Elliot, Michael W. Jan 1, 2011 583
Claims redux: resurrected Katrina claims hold a lesson for adjusters and insurers. Cornejo, Rick Jun 1, 2010 975
Separation of ownership and control: implications for-board composition. He, Enya; Sommer, David W. Jun 1, 2010 14122
Haven for capital: Lloyd's successfully adjusts to keep its post-recession capacity lead. O'Connor, Robert Company overview Apr 1, 2010 932
Evasive maneuvers: how to fight back against misrepresented auto insurance applications and claims. Reynolds, Jeff Mar 1, 2010 1476
Lloyd's strategic plan reflects confidence. O'Connor, Robert Mar 1, 2010 370
10 questions for your insurer. Burchill, Jeffrey A. Jan 1, 2010 650
Natural disasters may drive rates. Slavin, Al Brief article Jun 1, 2009 101
The long and short of IT: strategic cost-cutting will help carriers achieve long-term rewards. Martin, Michele; Costonis, Michael Feb 1, 2009 538
Stepping out: how Assurant's holistic view of business exposure keeps risks at bay. Pollock, Robert B. Company overview Feb 1, 2009 1395
Insurance to value: as housing prices plummet, the cost to rebuild a home is on the rise. Spencer, Scott Feb 1, 2009 562
Tour de Hurricane Force: RenRe's storm attraction at Disney World lets visitors ride out a Category 3 tropical cyclone. Cavanaugh, Bonnie Brewer Jan 1, 2009 582
Market risk, interest rate risk, and interdependencies in insurer stock returns" a System-GARCH model. Carson, James M.; Elyasiani, Elyas; Iqbal, Mansur Dec 1, 2008 9698
A good fit. Goch, Lynna Editorial Oct 1, 2008 361
Gas caps. Chordas, Lori Brief article Oct 1, 2008 187
Consider the cut: before trimming claims expenses, insurers should analyze how future losses and expenses are impacted. Ahmed, Faiz; Fotovat, Saeed Oct 1, 2008 1689
Cycle management: tough act to follow. Brief article Sep 1, 2008 155
An investigation into the diversification-performance relationship in the U.S. property-liability insurance industry. Elango, B.; Ma, Yu-Luen; Pope, Nat Sep 1, 2008 10556
Closing the loop: improvement in claims processes often leads to lower processing costs and lower indemnity costs as well. Saporito, Pat Aug 1, 2008 565
The FM Global giveaway. Wade, Jared Aug 1, 2008 361
New year's resolution: Ironshore reports a "very attractive profit," but struggles to establish a London platform at Lloyd's. Dankwa, David Apr 1, 2008 694
Creating a Web of coverage for cyber events: so-called cyber insurance policies have become widespread, but many policies may fall short of addressing the full range of possible computer-generated perils. Carr, Michael; Silvestri, Mark Apr 1, 2008 1739
The whole truth concerning ERM: a holistic approach matches underwriting risk with financial and operational stragegies. Coyne, Frank J. Feb 1, 2008 493
Massachusetts Commission calls for review of 'cat' model accuracy. Carr, Sean P. Jan 1, 2008 460
Who's new. Nov 1, 2007 287
Battening down the hatches: coastal-state homeowners are facing a crisis in finding homeowners insurance. And in cases where they can find it, they may not be able to afford it. Milligan, Jack Aug 1, 2007 3993
Deja vu all over again: a mid-year P/C outlook. Treanor, Christopher Cover story Jul 1, 2007 2576
Living longer, driving longer: for personal lines insurers, aging baby boomers represent a generation of increased liabilities. Cavanaugh, Bonnie Brewer Feb 1, 2007 2405
Predicting better distribution: carriers have a wealth of information about the market and the likely behavior of insureds, but fail to use this information effectively to help agents distribute products and to compensate them for their work. Barnes, Katharine Feb 1, 2007 1727
Managing loss-cost differences: to attract and retain larger and more sophisticated casualty customers, focus on the total cost of risk. Malugen, William Feb 1, 2007 762
Make a new path: the self-adjusted claim can lead to fewer employees, improved productivity and better customer service. Cohen, Brian S. Feb 1, 2007 1576
The I word. Coffin, Bill Jan 1, 2007 685
Looking at the bigger picture. DeMartini, John; Hollister, Jeanne Jan 1, 2007 1793
Is the role of traditional insurance shrinking? Jablonowski, Mark Nov 1, 2006 2695
Sittin' in: property/casualty agents and brokers can--and should--align themselves with planners at the wealth-management table. McElwee, Andrew Nov 1, 2006 747
The economics of insurance intermediaries. Cummins, J. David; Doherty, Neil A. Sep 1, 2006 17489
Plugging the leak: insurers are spending too much of their premium dollars on inefficient claims adjusting, but they can improve the process and their profitability. Narasimhan, Badri Aug 1, 2006 1451
Fault lines. Brief article Aug 1, 2006 129
Katrina: why risk management failed: the record insured losses from Hurricane Katrina show that insurance companies need more discipline in managing risk assumption. Berliet, Jean-Pierre Jun 1, 2006 2056
Database essentials: insurers are faced with the fairness-consistency challenge in settling bodily injury claims. Coyne, Frank J. Apr 1, 2006 676
Worst-case scenarios: reinsurers and insurers are taking steps to deal not only with mega-catastrophes, but also with individual catastrophes that might strike at the same time. Green, Meg Mar 1, 2006 4102
Riding for the brand: carriers could learn a few things about loyalty from the Old West. Ewing, Lewis Mar 1, 2006 773
Broker-backed 'mountains': brokers and insurers backed the making of such Golden Globe winners as Brokeback Mountain. Green, Meg Mar 1, 2006 418
10,000 s/f deal at Hamden Center. Brief Article Feb 15, 2006 158
Holistic risk management: agents and brokers offer services to help consumers deal with a changing world. McElwee, Andrew Feb 1, 2006 739
Penn National Insurance receives E-Fusion award for productivity management. Chordas, Lori Dec 1, 2005 566
On the storm front: although Florida's neighboring states have suffered a fair share of hits, none has established a hurricane catastrophe fund. Bowers, Barbara Jul 1, 2005 2440
Detecting a pattern: insurers can use predictive modeling to segment risks, reveal new market potential and maximize profits. Mosley, Roosevelt May 1, 2005 1947
Water, water everywhere: in the past two decades, the underwriting of flood insurance has become more complicated. Egan, Michael P. May 1, 2005 783
The one true cost: estimating the true cost of providing insurance is no easy task. Coyne, Frank J. Apr 1, 2005 732
Resolving insolvencies: reinsurers are thrust into a difficult position when a cedent becomes insolvent. Sonnett, Sharon Feb 1, 2005 2162
Allstate consolidates independent agency brands. Goch, Lynna Brief Article Jan 1, 2005 209
Risk management: avoid claims before they happen by reducing exposure. Kronemyer, Bob Jan 1, 2005 1319
Heading for the hills. Whitney, Sally Editorial Nov 1, 2004 394
Home of the brave: even before four hurricanes hit Florida this year, homeowners insurers had tightened their underwriting along the coastline, opening the market to excess and surplus writers and state-run pools. Green, Meg Nov 1, 2004 4164
Probing to prevent loss: through nonprofit groups it helped form, the insurance industry has taken public its mission to build a safer world. Panko, Ron Nov 1, 2004 900
Allstate Corp. estimates after-tax cat loss at $1.06b. Brief Article Nov 1, 2004 237
Four hurricanes likely to put pressure on Florida property insurance rates. Brief Article Nov 1, 2004 232
Equity analysts: Hurricane Charley's billions in insured losses should be 'manageable'. Lysiak, Fran Matso Brief Article Sep 1, 2004 214
U.S. reinsurance prices, financial quality, and global capacity. Weiss, Mary A.; Chung, Joon-Hai Sep 1, 2004 16835
On the cost structure of the Japanese property-casualty insurance industry. Hirao, Yukiko; Inoue, Tomoo Sep 1, 2004 12607
WHAT WILL BUFFETT'S BUCKS DO FOR PIER 1? O'Mara, Sheila Long Aug 23, 2004 545
Erie Insurance rolls out Safety Bug. Goch, Lynna Brief Article Jul 1, 2004 200
"EPL insurance: fortifying coverage look for these six provisions in writing an employment practices liability policy. Clarke, Richard G. Jul 1, 2004 1784
The Best Defense: carriers and the companies they insure must prepare for violence or disasters occurring in the workplace. Barron, David L. Jul 1, 2004 711
Accelerated growth: competition among companies vying for a piece of the private-passenger auto market is heating up. Green, Meg May 1, 2004 3552
Hitting potential hot spots: insurers are incorporating catastrophe modeling in underwriting individual risks. Bowers, Barbara Apr 1, 2004 1287
Just the right size: Lititz Mutual seeks to manage growth in tough homeowners market. Pilla, David Company Profile Jan 1, 2004 544
Profiting from experience: Nationwide Mutual's success formula is simple: manage risks and know your customers. Bowers, Barbara Company Profile Jan 1, 2004 532
A disciplined approach: Quincy Mutual Fire Insurance Co. puts a premium on strong investment returns while eschewing expansion. Panko, Ron Company Profile Jan 1, 2004 549
Medical-liability reform stalls. Hillman, John Jan 1, 2004 573
No doubts: insurers that have formed Mutual Holding Companies are finding value in their restructuring and say it's a decision they wouldn't change. Chordas, Lori Sep 1, 2003 2141
Food fright: potentially faced with a high tab for fast-food lawsuits, insurers crave information about current litigation. (Commercial Liability)(Cover Story). Green, Meg Aug 1, 2003 8248
Lloyd's chairman presses for efficiency. (RIMS Conference: Property/Casualty). Noonan, Brendan Jun 1, 2003 560
Claims busters: Plymouth Rock's mobile claims adjusters mix technology with a personal touch to keep costs down while making customers happy. (Property/Casualty: Claims). Bowers, Barbara May 1, 2003 5325
Ready or not: although the post-Sept. 11 market appears to give weaker insurers a respite, they need to make action plans to fight for their survival. (Market Competition: Property/Casualty). Schrempf, Bill Feb 1, 2003 1680
The Warren Buffett school: they have free rein, ready capital and the best boss a CEO could want. They run Berkshire Hathaway companies, and you've only begun to envy them. (Careers). Banham, Russ Biography Dec 1, 2002 3225
OFF THE RECORD: PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE. Abstract Nov 11, 2002 106
Hit from behind: even low-speed rear-end auto crashes can lead to claims of severe injuries. A new study examines what really happens to drivers and their cars in a variety of circumstances. (Property/Casualty: Auto). Braun, Thomas A. Brief Article Oct 1, 2002 1738
Knowing the value: tracking and recording expense detail helps an agency and a valuation analyst determine what the organization is worth to an outside buyer. (Property/Casualty: Selling Insight). Cunningham, Sharon Brief Article Sep 1, 2002 699
Common denominators: faster ways to underwrite individual life policies will help insurers reach more producers and different customers. (Life/Health: Selling). Panko, Ron Sep 1, 2002 6075
Florida postpones merger of homeowners pools. (Briefing). Brief Article Aug 1, 2002 124
On its own: travelers CEO Robert I. Lipp describes the company's new life, now that it has separated from Citigroup. (Companies). Bowers, Barbara Company Profile Aug 1, 2002 1665
Joint terrorism protection. (Coverage). Brief Article Jul 1, 2002 247
Four-way link on pace in Japan. (Companies). Brief Article May 1, 2002 118
Dramatic rise in toxic mold claims, litigation, and legislation demands pro-active response from insurers. (Notes and Issues). Williams, Del Apr 1, 2002 2479
Rethinking climate risks. (Risk Reporter). Friedman, Pamela Brief Article Apr 1, 2002 519
Business Interruption, Part III: finalizing, your BI claim: this is the last of three articles addressing business interruption insurance as part of the continuing Crisis Management Series. In this installment, the authors explore the process of negotiating and settling a business interruption claim. (Crisis Management Series). Dempsey, John D.; Goodwin, David B. Apr 1, 2002 2451
Mix and match: Insurers are using various combinations of agents, the Internet, work-site marketing and direct marketing to shape the 21st-century distribution system. (Industry Strategies). Bowers, Barbara Brief Article Apr 1, 2002 4568
Best friends: Auto-body shops, former symbols of mom-and-pop businesses, are evolving into streamlined networks and offering attractive cost solutions for auto insurers. (Property/Casualty). Goch, Lynna Apr 1, 2002 2549
Airline captive may be formed in second quarter. (Briefing). Brief Article Mar 1, 2002 179
Business interruption, part II: best practices for claims preparation. (Crisis Management Series). Dempsey, John D.; Joyce, Edward M. Mar 1, 2002 3091
Re-evaluating risk financing assumptions. (End Analysis). Godfrey, Peter Brief Article Jan 1, 2002 658
Lessons learned: In the wake of the Sept. 11 catastrophe, insurers need to return to the basics. (Property/Casualty). Gebhardt, Klaus Brief Article Jan 1, 2002 738
Supplier leadership profile: Jeannie Hylant, the Hylant group: as an officer of the 38th-largest insurance agency in the United States and an active community volunteer, Jeannie Hylant radiates pride in her achievements, her family, and her community. Greive, Roger Brief Article Jan 1, 2002 859
Extended Family: Agents who combine personal lines and commercial coverages can expand their business to give affluent clients and their family offices the protection both need. (Property/Casualty). Pritchard, Andrew Dec 1, 2001 1371
Insurers May Get Relief. (Business Briefs). Brief Article Dec 1, 2001 490
A Rising Market. Bowers, Barbara Industry Overview Nov 1, 2001 5910
Minding the Store. Bowers, Barbara Industry Overview Nov 1, 2001 2835
Empowering employees to manage their own return to work. Armentano, Vincent Brief Article Nov 1, 2001 1706
Attorney weighs insurance issues in wake of tragegy. SCHWARZ, MARK Brief Article Oct 24, 2001 866
Don't Give Up the Ship. HAWKES, KENNETH GALE Sep 1, 2001 2607
Charter School Risk Management. Pistell, Lawrence T. Brief Article Aug 1, 2001 736
Rational or Random. Schrempf, Bill Industry Overview Jul 1, 2001 2089
Answering the Call. Goch, Lynna Statistical Data Included Jul 1, 2001 1797
Corporate Changes. Jun 1, 2001 4782
Claims on the Go. Arment, Francis P. Jun 1, 2001 1569
ECoverage Goes Under. Brief Article Jun 1, 2001 313
TurboCoverage Charges Into Nonstandard Market. Brief Article May 1, 2001 349
Pulling Together Workers' Comp POOLS. Conley, John Apr 1, 2001 2382
There is many a slip, trip or try-on twixt you and justice. ROPER, JACK Brief Article Mar 24, 2001 536
Study Cautiously Confirms Reactions to Copy Paper. Brief Article Mar 1, 2001 263
Umbrellas. Harrington, Joseph S. Brief Article Feb 1, 2001 1689
Treasure Hunt. Dumm, Randy E. Brief Article Feb 1, 2001 1235
New Lloyd's Syndicate Opens. Jan 1, 2001 90
Risky Business. KAELBLE, STEVE Jan 1, 2001 1116
Fremont General Announces Restructuring of Its Workers' Compensation Insurance Operation. Dec 14, 2000 741
Cash Stream. Murray, Stephen A. Column Nov 1, 2000 1614
Fit to Work. Goch, Lynna Nov 1, 2000 2316
ANALYZE THIS Worker's Compensation Losses. Mahoney, Daniel Nov 1, 2000 1280
Workers' Compensation Programs. Gilmour, Bill Nov 1, 2000 1393
Earthquake Authority Eyes Catastrophe Bonds in Calif. Brief Article Oct 1, 2000 277
Routine Maintenance. Holdredge, Wayne Brief Article Oct 1, 2000 1715
Software Gives the Big Picture on Fraud. Brief Article Oct 1, 2000 132
AAI: Quake Test Shows Insurance Pool Not Needed. Brief Article Sep 1, 2000 249
Warrantech Announces Relocation of Executive Headquarters to Texas. Aug 1, 2000 358
Alcohol, Fiber and Fitness Alert. Carlier, Peter Brief Article Jul 1, 2000 381
Allstate, UnumProvident Tackle Agent Challenges. Thorsen, Eric Brief Article Jul 1, 2000 202
Going Paperless. Hilgen, David Jul 1, 2000 1438
Combing Through Claims. Scardellette, Frederick E. Jul 1, 2000 1058
Islands in the Sun. Noonan, Brendan Statistical Data Included Jun 1, 2000 2189
Indirect Selling. Goch, Lynna Interview Jun 1, 2000 1269
A Raging Food Fight. Cashin, John R. Brief Article Jun 1, 2000 762
Fine Arts Coverage Is Still a Pretty Picture. Brief Article Jun 1, 2000 381
DETERMINANTS IN RISK-FINANCING CHOICES: THE CASE OF WORKERS COMPENSATION FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS. Baranoff, Etti G. Jun 1, 2000 7272
FACTORS AFFECTING THE RELATIVE INCIDENCE OF UNINSURED MOTORISTS CLAIMS. Ma, Yu-Luen; Schmit, Joan T. Jun 1, 2000 6045
Clearing the Way. Masengarb, Linda Mar 1, 2000 1450
Insurers Are Ready for Added Pollution Liability. Pruzin, Daniel Brief Article Feb 1, 2000 240
Managing the Enterprise. Statistical Data Included Jan 1, 2000 1306
Allstate Insurance Company to Restructure Blue Ridge Support Center. Dec 13, 1999 315
Vesta Insurance Group Announces the Closing of a Private Placement and New Credit Facility. Sep 30, 1999 673
Fremont General Corporation Announces Stock Repurchase Program To Fund Employee Benefit Plans. Aug 5, 1999 198
The Insurance Link to Securities. Cummins, J. David Aug 1, 1999 1999
Making the Most of the Capital Markets. Kollar, John J. Aug 1, 1999 1269
RULES & REGULATIONS: ISOlation. Yozzi, Renee Mar 1, 1999 678
1999 Workers' Compensation Pricing: An Increase on the Way? ALFF, GREGORY Jan 1, 1999 3086
Allstate Subsidiary to Open Information Technology Center in Northern Ireland. Oct 20, 1998 389
New York Agency to Represent Cincinnati Insurance. Oct 19, 1998 366
Allstate Presents Safety Leadership Award. Oct 13, 1998 272
The Midland Company Announces the Deployment of its Hurricane Rapid Response Claims Team. Oct 2, 1998 376
Travelers Property Casualty Ready to Assist Policyholders Affected by Severe Weather in New York Sep 9, 1998 560
GAINSCO to Pursue Potential Sale of Company Aug 28, 1998 138
Prudential Responds to Policyholders Affected by Hurricane Bonnie Aug 27, 1998 89
Allstate Sending Catastrophe Team to Hurricane Bonnie Territory in Virginia Aug 26, 1998 216
The Hartford Realigns International Operations Aug 11, 1998 521
CNA E&S Grows Railroad Business Through Agreement With CIGNA. Jul 2, 1998 644
The Centris Group Inc. Holds Annual Meeting. May 14, 1998 384
Sunshine State Insurance Company Formed To Offer Florida Homeowners Insurance Feb 11, 1998 378
GEICO to Expand Virginia Beach Office Jan 13, 1998 329
Nationwide Insurance Ties Growth Plans to Changing Customer Needs Jan 7, 1998 899
Twenty Major Financial Companies Join Bermuda Commodities Exchange To Trade Catastrophe Insurance Risk Oct 15, 1997 738
Corporate Profile for SABLE Insurance Company, dated Sept. 12, 1997. Sep 12, 1997 267
Levine-Fricke-Recon and Zurich Services Corp. Form Alliance to Lead New Risk Management Market. Aug 8, 1997 651
Corporate Profile for Ohio Casualty Corp., dated May 30, 1997. May 30, 1997 200
Allstate Insurance Company Announces New Subsidiary Rescue Express, Inc. Apr 21, 1997 459
CIGNA P&C Announces Formation of Inamar Insurance Underwriting Agency, Inc. Jan 31, 1997 495
Robert Plan recognized as leader in Imaging Workflow. Apr 11, 1995 553

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