Best's Review - Número 7 106 2005

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Números: Número 7 106 2005

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A safe bet : hardened by tough market conditions, insurers are seen as a solid investment
After the pain : poor results and worries about future claims have tested the optimism of the long-term-care industry, but some industry veterans say insurers and reinsurers ought to be more enthusiastic about new business
Anticipating D&O claims : a rise in environmental securities actions against companies is spurring an influx of pollution claims by policyholders
Big winners : those life insurers who can successfully make the transition from helping consumers accumulate wealth to helping them distribute it stand to win, and win big, in the future
Building responsibility : contractors can avoid potential pitfalls by using additional insured endorsements as a means of risk transfer
Cash vs. Replacement : U.K. homeowners insurers are doling out replacement goods instead of cash settlements on claims, while U.S. insurers are doing just the opposite
Cat modeling tools : the developing science of catastrophe modeling is far from catastrophe modeling is far from perfect, yet nearing perfection
Common ground : state and national interests meet at the NAIC. A look at 10 years of operations shows an evolving focus
Defining a solution : integrating the various elements of a performance management solution as part of an insurers's process can eventually provide a way to help better manage a business
Disaster on the wing : Avian flu flaps its wings in Southeast Asia, and the global economy shudders
Entering the blogosphere : agents and actuaries are writing insurance's first blogs
Game's on : Canada's life insurance market is dominated by three big corporations, but smaller insurers find ways to compete
Keep in touch : deploying marketing that focuses on the life cycle of the policyholder keeps agents connected
Keeps growing and growing and... : while not registering the double-digit growth rates of previous years, work-site sales are steadily increasing
Leading the charge : AIG CIO Mark Popolano's drive for infrastructure, storage and governance model changes,a long with strengthening the relationship between IT and business, are helping the company maintain its position as a technology leader
Loud and clear : insurers look to public policy veterans to make their voices heard on Capitol Hill
Managing metadata : Attorneys need to be aware of metadata, especially in regard to electronic discovery and professional responsibility obligations
Special delivery : most studies show mail-order pharmacies save money for insurers and consumers, but retail stores are demanding to be an option, particularly for Medicare beneficiaries
The art of underwriting
The Big Condo Boom : the rising surge in condo and co-op ownership gives agents and brokers the chance to fill in coverage gaps
Total realignment : centralized workers'comp claims hubs connect systems and people to ensure the best medical outcomes and cost savings
Two faces of nondisclosure : asking the right questions can reduce the amount of nondisclosure in life and health insurance applications