Browse Stein, Robert W.

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Title	Type	Date	Words
Moving toward economic capital: diversification of risks could reduce the capital insurers are required to hold.		Jul 1, 2007	513
Using economic capital as a tool: principles-based management tools can help life insurers make better decisions.		Apr 1, 2007	516
The March of the boomers: capturing the business of retiring baby boomers will require the right blend of advice, planning and products.		Jan 1, 2007	722
The right focus? Emerging approaches to measuring risk and managing capital enhance solvency. Will they do the same for shareholder value?		Oct 1, 2006	709
The allure of securitization: securitizations are a hot new trend as life insurers seek access to cheaper and more reliable sources of capital.		Jul 1, 2006	793
Are you ready for Solvency II? U.S. insurers doing business in the European Union must begin to prepare for a revolutionary new solvency regime.		Mar 1, 2006	743
Coming to a Market Near You: an effective, practical product disclosure and suitability framework could usher in a new environment for the industry and consumers.		Jan 1, 2006	743
ERM: an indispensable tool: enterprise risk management is essential for life insurers seeking to grow shareholder value without taking undue risk.		Oct 1, 2005	703
The governance gap: governance improvements are incomplete without effective controls over all the business risks a life insurer faces.		Jul 1, 2005	739
No-lapse policies pose risk: indiscriminate sales of no-lapse policies could be damaging to the reputation of life insurers.		Apr 1, 2005	745
Could it happen here? The regulators' response to scandals in the mutual fund and insurance brokerage industries may hold some harsh lessons for life insurers.		Jan 1, 2005	712
As good as it gets? Hard work lies ahead if life insurers are to build on the foundation of recently improved results.		Sep 1, 2004	723
Converging efforts: a risk-based regulatory model may be around the corner as insurers' compliance efforts come together with NAIC initiatives.		Jul 1, 2004	726
Good governance a priority: achieving effective corporate governance requires ceding real power to the board.		Apr 1, 2004	728
The IAS learning curve: the imminent arrival of international accounting standards has profound business implications for insurers.		Jan 1, 2004	716
Missing the forest for the trees: Sarbanes-Oxley focuses on the historical reporting process, when what's really needed is a hard look at key business and operating processes.		Oct 1, 2003	730
What makes stock sizzle? It's no secret some life insurance stocks have greater investor appeal than others. (Life/Health: Underwriting Insight).		Jul 1, 2003	739
Doing right on governance: the core of corporate governance is the development of a risk-sensitive culture that enables the right people to do the right thing at the right time. (Life/Health: Underwriting Insight).		Apr 1, 2003	621
Restoring confidence: over time, consistent appropriate behavior will slowly restore investor trust in financial institutions. (Life/Health).		Jan 1, 2003	724
Riding the demutualization wave: restructuring at the life insurance industry has exceeded expectations, and more is likely. (Life/Health).	Brief Article	Jun 1, 2002	764
Thumbs up for specialization: Insurance companies with focused strategies are rewarded with higher market valuations. (Life/Health).	Brief Article	Apr 1, 2002	742
Two oars row better than one: If managed effectively, alliances offer a powerful way to gain new capabilities and market reach. (Underwriting Insight Life/Health).	Brief Article	Feb 1, 2002	697
Finding Favor With Investors.	Brief Article	Oct 1, 2001	732
Life After the IPO.	Brief Article	Jul 1, 2001	725
Here We Go Again.	Brief Article	Apr 1, 2001	730
A Healing Process.	Brief Article	Jan 1, 2001	722
The European Influence.	Brief Article	Oct 1, 2000	783
Overcoming Privacy Rules.	Brief Article	Jul 1, 2000	747
What Happens After Reform?		Apr 1, 2000	781