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Captives

Captives and Life Insurance

2012-07-01 | Michael R Mead

Yes, captives are used to provide life insurance, says Michael Mead. He explains how.

Reinsurance

When Does "Incurred" Mean "Incurred" for Insurance and Reinsurance Purposes?

2012-06-01 | Larry Schiffer

Losses, obligations, expenses, and liabilities are incurred. Larry Schiffer explains what that means for insurance/reinsurance purposes.

Captives

The NRRA's Effect on Captives—What We Know

2012-05-01 | Donald J Riggin

The Nonadmitted Reinsurance Reform Act deals with how surplus lines taxes on nonadmitted insurance premiums are levied. Don Riggin explains.

Captives

Medical Stop-Loss Group Captives

2012-02-01 | Donald J Riggin

Don Riggin explains how to cover claims in excess of a company's per-occurrence, and sometimes aggregate, self-insured losses.

Reinsurance

What Time Is It? Determining the Statute of Limitations in Reinsurance Disputes

2012-02-01 | Larry Schiffer

The trick, says Larry Schiffer, is determining when the clock starts to run.

Captives

The Use of Captives in Wealth Management

2012-01-21 | Michael R Mead

Michael Mead provides a quick glimpse into this method of sheltering assets.

Catastrophe Risk Management

Catastrophic Chemical Industry Losses—Structuring Coverage and Maximizing Recovery

2012-01-01 | Christopher M Brophy

Maximizing insurance coverage after a catastrophic loss is especially complex for chemical producers. Chris Brophy elaborates.

Reinsurance

More Porridge Please: Reinstatements in Reinsurance

2011-12-01 | Larry Schiffer

Reinsurance limits can be reinstated by adding a reinstatement provision to the policy (IRMI.com article)

Claims Management

The Next Level of Business Income Coverage

2011-11-01

Timothy King explains how insurance claims from off-premises events can harm business if not insured.

Captives

Surplus Lines Insurance Taxation Remains Murky

2011-10-01 | Michael R Mead

Captive insurance law and SLIMPACT and NIMA response pose premium taxation dilemma. (IRMI.com article)