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Captives

Another Kind of Captive Growth: Risk Retention Groups Increase

2003-10-01 | Michael R Mead

Abandoned in the soft market, risk retention groups (RRGs) are on the rise, offering form, rate, claims, taxation, and admitted paper benefits. Michael Mead discusses the opportunities and challenges.

Catastrophe Risk Management

Performance Based Seismic Design

2003-10-01 | Nathan C Gould

Dr. Nathan Gould explains Performance Based Seismic Design—what it is, how it works, and why it is the seismic design methodology of the future.

Market Practices

Certificates of Insurance

2003-09-01 | Peter Polstein

Peter Polstein explains why insurance certificates are one of the more dangerous documents that float between insureds, insurers, and a myriad of third parties.

Captives

The Role of the Domicile Manager

2003-08-01 | Michael R Mead

Mike Mead looks at captive management firms, who they are and what role they should play. Their goals, duties, and responsibilities are discussed.

Catastrophe Risk Management

Understanding the Language of Seismic Risk Analysis

2003-07-01 | Nathan C Gould

Even for those in the industry, the terminology used in the evolving field of seismic risk analysis can be confusing. Nathan Gould provides some definitions and clarifications.

Reinsurance

To Commute or Not To Commute, That Is the Question

2003-07-01 | Larry Schiffer

The reinsurer's obligation to cede and pay claims continues many years after the termination of the contract, unless it is commuted. Larry Schiffer explains.

Market Practices

Binders and Confirmation

2003-05-01 | Peter Polstein

Peter Polstein discusses insurance binders and why the placing agent or broker must make absolutely certain that all parties fully understand the coverage ramifications.

Catastrophe Risk Management

Quantifying the Risk for Progressive Collapse in New and Existing Buildings

2003-03-01 | Nathan C Gould

Nathan Gould discusses the increased risk of progressive collapse in buildings due to terrorism and abnormal loading conditions, emphasizing the importance of standard guidelines and other mitigation measures.

Reinsurance

Who Owes Whom? Understanding Setoffs in Reinsurance

2003-03-01 | Larry Schiffer

There are many situations in reinsurance relationships where the concept of setoff may apply. Larry Schiffer explains the right, its origins, and its application.