Congress Hears Insurers On Federal Terror ReinsuranceWashington Congress took the first tentative steps last week towards setting up a "reinsurer of last resort" for losses ...
No Easy Answers On CoverageFor Future Losses From TerrorismSometimes, circumstances force you to confront problems for which there are no good solutions.That is the situation ...
Terrorist Attack Doesnt KeepInsurer IT Systems Down For LongDespite the horrific destruction of the the World Trade Center and the death of thousands of its ...
Brokers See Big Boost In Captive InterestLooking to exert more control over rising premium costs, commercial customers are turning to various captive options ranging from ...
Do We Really Need Data Warehouses?Although they are supposedly in the business of assessing and managing risk, insurance companies have historically shown an alarming tendency ...
Time-Sensitive Legal Costs Hard To CutThe maxim, "you have to spend money to make money" doesn't always apply to the legal profession, which could make ...
Guy Carpenter Employee Escapes DisasterAmidst myriad reports of loss and disaster, there are also uplifting accounts of triumph. One such story was related by Sean ...
Poor Coordination Boosts WC Medical Costs A claims expert spotlighted a problem in the workers compensation system by citing the case of a Florida worker ...
Independent Witness releases "black box" for autosA customer files a claim involving injury related to a car accident. The claimant cites whiplash and a broken ...
Business InterruptionInsurers Expect 'Ripple Effect' From Terrorist Attack ClaimsThe "ripple effect" of claims related to the recent attacks on the World Trade Center extends well ...