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Articles
1-100 out of 100 article(s)
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Author |
Type |
Date |
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| Natural disasters may drive rates. |
Slavin, Al |
Brief article |
Jun 1, 2009 |
101 |
| PICC Property and Casualty Co. Ltd. |
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Brief article |
Mar 1, 2009 |
73 |
| 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 |
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Feb 1, 2009 |
562 |
| The long and short of IT: strategic cost-cutting will help carriers achieve long-term rewards. |
Martin, Michele; Costonis, Michael |
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Feb 1, 2009 |
538 |
| Tour de Hurricane Force: RenRe's storm attraction at Disney World lets visitors ride out a Category 3 tropical cyclone. |
Cavanaugh, Bonnie Brewer |
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Jan 1, 2009 |
582 |
| 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 |
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Oct 1, 2008 |
1689 |
| Cycle management: tough act to follow. |
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Brief article |
Sep 1, 2008 |
155 |
| Closing the loop: improvement in claims processes often leads to lower processing costs and lower indemnity costs as well. |
Saporito, Pat |
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Aug 1, 2008 |
565 |
| New year's resolution: Ironshore reports a "very attractive profit," but struggles to establish a London platform at Lloyd's. |
Dankwa, David |
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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 |
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Apr 1, 2008 |
1739 |
| What's A Payment "Under" A Reinsurance Contract? |
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Feb 15, 2008 |
618 |
| Property/casualty insurance agencies, brokerages. |
Black, Kevin |
Directory |
Feb 4, 2008 |
2143 |
| The whole truth concerning ERM: a holistic approach matches underwriting risk with financial and operational stragegies. |
Coyne, Frank J. |
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Feb 1, 2008 |
493 |
| Massachusetts Commission calls for review of 'cat' model accuracy. |
Carr, Sean P. |
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Jan 1, 2008 |
460 |
| Who's new. |
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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 |
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Aug 1, 2007 |
3993 |
| Living longer, driving longer: for personal lines insurers, aging baby boomers represent a generation of increased liabilities. |
Cavanaugh, Bonnie Brewer |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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Feb 1, 2007 |
1576 |
| Sittin' in: property/casualty agents and brokers can--and should--align themselves with planners at the wealth-management table. |
McElwee, Andrew |
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Nov 1, 2006 |
747 |
| 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 |
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Aug 1, 2006 |
1451 |
| 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 |
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Jun 1, 2006 |
2056 |
| Database essentials: insurers are faced with the fairness-consistency challenge in settling bodily injury claims. |
Coyne, Frank J. |
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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 |
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Mar 1, 2006 |
4102 |
| Riding for the brand: carriers could learn a few things about loyalty from the Old West. |
Ewing, Lewis |
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Mar 1, 2006 |
773 |
| Broker-backed 'mountains': brokers and insurers backed the making of such Golden Globe winners as Brokeback Mountain. |
Green, Meg |
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Mar 1, 2006 |
418 |
| 10,000 s/f deal at Hamden Center. |
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Brief Article |
Feb 15, 2006 |
158 |
| Holistic risk management: agents and brokers offer services to help consumers deal with a changing world. |
McElwee, Andrew |
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Feb 1, 2006 |
739 |
| Penn National Insurance receives E-Fusion award for productivity management. |
Chordas, Lori |
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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 |
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Jul 1, 2005 |
2440 |
| Detecting a pattern: insurers can use predictive modeling to segment risks, reveal new market potential and maximize profits. |
Mosley, Roosevelt |
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May 1, 2005 |
1947 |
| Water, water everywhere: in the past two decades, the underwriting of flood insurance has become more complicated. |
Egan, Michael P. |
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May 1, 2005 |
783 |
| The one true cost: estimating the true cost of providing insurance is no easy task. |
Coyne, Frank J. |
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Apr 1, 2005 |
732 |
| Resolving insolvencies: reinsurers are thrust into a difficult position when a cedent becomes insolvent. |
Sonnett, Sharon |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Nov 1, 2004 |
900 |
| Allstate Corp. estimates after-tax cat loss at $1.06b. |
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Brief Article |
Nov 1, 2004 |
237 |
| Four hurricanes likely to put pressure on Florida property insurance rates. |
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Brief Article |
Nov 1, 2004 |
232 |
| Arch. |
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Brief Article |
Nov 1, 2004 |
74 |
| Equity analysts: Hurricane Charley's billions in insured losses should be 'manageable'. |
Lysiak, Fran Matso |
Brief Article |
Sep 1, 2004 |
214 |
| 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. |
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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. |
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Jul 1, 2004 |
711 |
| Accelerated growth: competition among companies vying for a piece of the private-passenger auto market is heating up. |
Green, Meg |
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May 1, 2004 |
3552 |
| Hitting potential hot spots: insurers are incorporating catastrophe modeling in underwriting individual risks. |
Bowers, Barbara |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Aug 1, 2003 |
8248 |
| PMI announces new location strategy. (Current Account). |
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Brief Article |
Jun 30, 2003 |
155 |
| Lloyd's chairman presses for efficiency. (RIMS Conference: Property/Casualty). |
Noonan, Brendan |
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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 |
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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 |
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Feb 1, 2003 |
1680 |
| Doing Deals With Insurers on the Edge. |
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Jan 21, 2003 |
1307 |
| 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. |
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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 |
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Sep 1, 2002 |
6075 |
| Florida postpones merger of homeowners pools. (Briefing). |
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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 |
| Four-way link on pace in Japan. (Companies). |
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Brief Article |
May 1, 2002 |
118 |
| Fremont General pursues deal for sale of ailing unit. |
Darmiento, Laurence |
Brief Article |
Apr 8, 2002 |
829 |
| Dramatic rise in toxic mold claims, litigation, and legislation demands pro-active response from insurers. (Notes and Issues). |
Williams, Del |
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Apr 1, 2002 |
2479 |
| 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 |
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Apr 1, 2002 |
2549 |
| Scpie retreat. (Health Care). |
Darmiento, Laurence |
Brief Article |
Mar 25, 2002 |
156 |
| Airline captive may be formed in second quarter. (Briefing). |
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Brief Article |
Mar 1, 2002 |
179 |
| 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 |
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Dec 1, 2001 |
1371 |
| Insurers May Get Relief. (Business Briefs). |
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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 |
| 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 |
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Sep 1, 2001 |
2607 |
| Mold: The Fungus That's Always Among Us. |
RUSSELL, WONDIE |
Brief Article |
Jul 30, 2001 |
971 |
| 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. |
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Jun 1, 2001 |
4782 |
| Claims on the Go. |
Arment, Francis P. |
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Jun 1, 2001 |
1569 |
| ECoverage Goes Under. |
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Brief Article |
Jun 1, 2001 |
313 |
| TurboCoverage Charges Into Nonstandard Market. |
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Brief Article |
May 1, 2001 |
349 |
| Study Cautiously Confirms Reactions to Copy Paper. |
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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. |
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Jan 1, 2001 |
90 |
| Risky Business. |
KAELBLE, STEVE |
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Jan 1, 2001 |
1116 |
| Cash Stream. |
Murray, Stephen A. |
Column |
Nov 1, 2000 |
1614 |
| Fit to Work. |
Goch, Lynna |
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Nov 1, 2000 |
2316 |
| AAI: Quake Test Shows Insurance Pool Not Needed. |
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Brief Article |
Sep 1, 2000 |
249 |
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