Claims

Catastrophe frequency expected to rise in 2000

Natural disasters worldwide last year, and the likelihood of a continued increase in catastrophe frequency, are likely to lead to insurance and reinsurance rate increases, industry rater A.M. Best Co. says. According to initial estimates, 52,000 people died worldwide as a result of catastrophes last year, the total monetary cost is estimated at over US$65 […]

January 31, 2000

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Your Frontline Partner

How insurers treat customers when it counts most will be a critical marketing element that will lead to brand recognition and brand loyalty for all those involved in the insurance distribution channel.

December 31, 1999

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Lindsey Morden raise revenues, drop earnings

A dramatic rise in revenue — attributed to the inclusion of extensive international acquisitions in 1998 — and a corresponding decline in net earnings characterisze the second quarter results released by Lindsey Morden Group Inc., parent company of adjusters Cunningham Lindsey. Revenues at the six quarter mark of 1999 have hit $217.8 million compared to […]

September 30, 1999

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Communicating, with the “Write Stuff”

The angular figure of our senior underwriting manager emerged from the elevator facing me, and, as usual, Judy’s face was a mirror of her inner feelings. It was also quite clear that these feelings were not too positive. She grunted a perfunctory greeting to me. We walked out of our company’s front doors and stood […]

July 31, 1999

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