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Claims Management

Reduce Claims To Improve WC Mod

2009-12-01

Manage workers compensation experience rating plans to curb expenses, per David Ackerman.

Captives

Claims and the Captive

2009-10-01 | Michael R Mead

Can a captive deny its owner's claim? Certainly, per Michael Mead, and risk managers need to be prepared.

Captives

Do Captives Earn Profits?

2009-08-15 | Donald J Riggin

The answer as to whether captives earn profits is in the eye of the beholder, according to Don Riggin.

Reinsurance

Playing the Name Game—An Update on Cut-Through Clauses

2009-08-15 | Larry Schiffer

Recent case law, provided by Larry Schiffer, suggests provisions must be precisely tailored to be effective.

Claims Management

Workers Compensation Return-to-Work Programs: Cost Savers?

2009-08-01

Insurance savings can be achieved if done correctly. Glenn Brown explains.

Captives

Agency Captives Revisited

2009-07-01 | Michael R Mead

Michael Mead explains the strong reasons to consider establishing an agency captive and the hazards to avoid.

Reinsurance

Third-Party Guarantees of Reinsurance Obligations: I Guarantee It!

2009-06-01 | Larry Schiffer

Typically, reinsurance arrangements do not require security to obtain performance, but in this economic downturn, many ceding insurers are. Larry Schiffer explains.

Claims Management

Reducing Workers Compensation Claims during a Layoff

2009-05-01

Lisa Hartman outlines the layoff issues risk managers face and suggests strategies to help guide them.

Captives

The Economic Bailout and Its Unintended Consequences

2009-04-01 | Michael R Mead

The 'economic crisis' is showing itself in surprising ways to captive owners and managers. Mike Mead explains.

Reinsurance

Clash Cover Reinsurance and Economic Catastrophe Losses

2009-03-01 | Larry Schiffer

Typically, reinsurance arrangements do not require security to obtain performance, but in this economic downturn, many ceding insurers are. Larry Schiffer explains.