Best's Review - Número 7 104 2003

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Issues: Número 7 104 2003

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Rights: InC

Title	Author	Pages
"Snake oil" : pollutes underwriting : insight : the very concept of insurability will be at risk unless underwriters embrace new and faster modes of risk assessment
A burst of trouble : thunderstorms can cause greater annual aggregate losses than hurricanes, so insurers must be better prepared
A plan of their own
A stricter construction : insight : in dealing with construction claims, insurance companies cannot be required to pay for damages that are imminent, only those that have occurred
A turn for the better : insurers rely on brokers to sell their consumer-driven health-care plans, but brokers must understand the plans to succeed in the growing market
Appraising on site
Asking the right questions
Dealing in fraud : professional criminals and petty thieves are draining cash from the insurance industry, and more companies are getting serious about plugging the hole
Dust storm : a sudden rise in silicosis claims is reminiscent of asbestos litiga, but this time insurers are blocking the turbulence
eye on the prize : insight : insurers can save money and boost revenue by improving distribution-channel management with the right strategy and efficient operations
Getting to know you : as homeowners writers see personal property claims rise, they're taking a closer look at insureds' personal characteristics
Greater than the sum of the parts : new risk management textbook connects with holistic problem solving
Homeowners multiple peril, top writers - 2002
Homeowners multiple peril, top writers by state - 2002
In need of repair : to fix the problem of underpriced umbrella policies, casualty underwriters must consider such factors as rising loss costs and antiquated attachment points
Insuring to value : homeowners have traditionally insured their properties at less than the replacement cost. Newer valuation methods help insurers bring more policies to full coverage
Invading annuities' turf : the huge and powerful mutual-fund industry is increasingly moving into an annuity stronghold - the 403(b) market
Life/Health marketplace
Loss/Risk management notes
Luring talent... and keeping it : insight : top performers, like other employees with job-achievement goals, want to know what's expected of them and how they are doing with their work
On the road with a fraud investigator
Out from under : quick, precise underwriting that reflects the latest medical treatments can cut expenses and enhance product appeal
Property/Casualty marketplace
Searching for return on investment : insight : insurers should determine if there is any strategic impact on corporate financial performance from IT investments
Smoke stream : insurers and brokers find new business opportunities in emissions trading and managing emissions risk
Staggering stats : adding up the cost of fraud
Staying fit : by offering health and wellness programs to consumers, insurers are developing healthier members while reducing costs
Stretching out : global data standards are slashing tech costs and allowing insurers and reinsurers to communicate with global business partners in a common language
Taking the next step : Safeco wants to concentrate on selling standardized property/casualty products
The moving target
Unleashing technology as a fraud buster