MAP20110056360 Boubakri, Narjess Corporate governance and issues from the insurance industry / Narjess Boubakri Sumario: In this article, we review the literature and empirical research on the nature and consequences of corporate governance. We particularly assess the impact of corporate governance on firm performance and risk taking. While the article analyzes the general literature on corporate governance in publicly listed firms, we also discuss issues pertaining to the insurance industry. The article identifies avenues for future research En: The Journal of risk and insurance. - Nueva York : The American Risk and Insurance Association, 1964- = ISSN 0022-4367. - 01/09/2011 Tomo 78 Número 3 - 2011 , p. 501-518 1. Mercado de seguros . 2. Gerencia de riesgos . 3. Gobierno corporativo . 4. Empresas de seguros .