Research and Markets: Global Insurance Handbook 2004 - Contacts from over 40 major financial centres worldwide.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com) has announced the addition of Global Insurance Handbook 2004 to their offering. The increasing size of risk in the world is influencing multinational and global companies to protect ever-larger balance sheets against traditional and intangible risks. Take advantage of commentary that focuses on these risks from respected individuals from prominent industry associations such as the Financial Services Authority The Financial Services Authority ("FSA") is an independent non-departmental public body and quasi-judicial body that regulates the financial services industry in the United Kingdom. Its main office is based in Canary Wharf, London, with another office in Edinburgh. , ACORD ACORD Association for Cooperative Operations, Research and Development ACORD Agency for Cooperation and Research in Development ACORD Association de Coopération et de Recherche pour le Développement (French) and AIRMIC AIRMIC Association of Insurance and Risk Managers . Regional regulatory overviews analyse developments in Bermuda, Brazil, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, South Africa South Africa, Afrikaans Suid-Afrika, officially Republic of South Africa, republic (2005 est. pop. 44,344,000), 471,442 sq mi (1,221,037 sq km), S Africa. , Spain, Sweden, the UK and the US. A uniquely targeted directory lists contacts from over 40 major financial centres worldwide, individual entries include direct phone numbers and e-mail addresses for the relevant personnel. Euromoney's new global insurance law directory incorporates over 1,000 individual contacts from global firms with extensive expertise in insurance practice and regulation. Database: Over 1,000 contacts Report Contents: FOREWORD by Patrick Kenny, President and Chief Executive Officer, International Insurance Society, Inc. MARKET REVIEWS Setting new standards for risk management Collaboration adds value - the role of standards in a global playing field Key features of the insurance market in Bermuda An overview of the insurance market in Brazil An overview of the Finnish pension system The validity of 'claims made' clauses finally recognised in France Deregulation Deregulation The reduction or elimination of government power in a particular industry, usually enacted to create more competition within the industry. Notes: Traditional areas that have been deregulated are the telephone and airline industries. and increasing competition on the German industrial and liability insurance market Japan: insurance mergers and acquisitions The insurance industry: a South African perspective The new insolvency rules in Spain and the impact on reinsurance The contract made between an insurance company and a third party to protect the insurance company from losses. The contract provides for the third party to pay for the loss sustained by the insurance company when the company makes a payment on the original contract. contracts The Swedish insurance market - two hot questions Reform of insurance regulation in the United Kingdom US captive insurance Captive insurance companies are limited purpose insurance companies established with the specific objective of financing risks emanating from their parent group or groups, they sometimes also insure risks of the parent company's customers. company regulation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c5082 |
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